After 6 weeks participating in my 5th One Room Challenge (ORC), I made it to the finish line once again!
Our family room refresh has been in the making for the last 3 years, ever since we moved into our home. Let’s just say when my husband said “this room is stunning” and couldn’t believe how designer fabric and a talented upholster can bring new life into our loved worn furniture I knew I nailed it! However, hearing him say this is my best ORC yet was icing on the cake!
Before I give you the grand tour, I’d like to thank Linda of Calling it Home for spearheading this amazing event that she has created and also thank the sponsors of my ORC room who so generously donated products or provided discounts for our Family Room Refresh:
New South Home|| Trove Market|| Baity’s Custom Upholstery|| Christenberry Collection || Shutterfly || Bear Wood Company
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If you’re just joining the ORC fun you can get caught up here: Week 1| Week 2Â | Week 3Â | Week 4Â | Week 5
To get the full scope of this transformation you have to see where we started 6 weeks ago!
Many people, including my husband, thought this room looked just fine, and it did except for the stained and torn 16 year old sleeper sofa, broken and non existent coffee table, and no mantel.
Not to mention the hand me down recliner was outdated and the wing back chair I inherited from my grandparents had seen better days as the fabric was beginning to tear at the bottom.
The cream linen fabric and custom pillows from New South Home are absolutely stunning against the blue and white designer fabrics from Lacefield! The wing back chair has beautiful nail head trim that I asked Mark, Baity’s Upholstery, to coordinate on both chairs and around the arms.
However, the biggest transformation has to be this 16 year old Crate & Barrel sleeper sofa made by Lee Industries turned chic and oh so cool with New South Home’s Aqua Velvet designer fabric and custom pillows! Hard to believe I considered getting a sectional instead of re-upholstering this beauty.
Bye Bye boring beige sleeper sofa! IÂ had Mark, The Upholstery Guy, take the nail head trim all the way across the bottom of the sofa and around the arms just like the arm chairs.
If you’ve been following since the beginning then you know I had been dreaming of a tufted sofa. However, once Mark had the sofa in hand he told me that padding the back to add the tufted look would risk the chance of the mattress not fitting back into the sleeper sofa. He suggested adding buttons to the bottom to get a little of the tufted look I wanted, which I LOVE!
Another big issue since we’ve lived in our home is not having a mantel, especially at Christmas time!
I’ve wanted a reclaimed wood mantel, but finding someone who could do this and in my price range was a challenge. However, thanks to Trove I found Matt with Bear Wood Company who designed this antiqued reclaimed wood mantel, and NAILED IT!
Painting this red brick fireplace white has made a huge impact on bighting this room while the antiqued wood mantel adds some warmth to it!
Since this is our family room, the main room of the house where we relax and spend time together as a family, you’ll find many photos from my years working on Capital Hill and in politics, Ohio State football, our wedding, family and friends. Instead of filing memories away in a drawer I like to see them everyday, like feet and hand prints my girls gave me for Mother’s Day when they were one year’s old in preschool.
The piece hanging from the cabinet is a gift I received from the Taiwan government during my trip when I worked in the US Senate.
However, my favorite addition to these built in shelves is the commissioned floral art piece thru Christenberry Collection by Shields Cantone!
I love that Shields designed this floral art piece with me in mind using corals and blues!
Next up was re-arranging this gallery wall! I love showcasing my family photos but needed to add some interesting art to pull the look together.
I found this tortious shell at Target and instantly knew it would be a perfect fit! I had 3 hand made tiles from Ballard Designs left over from our ORC master bedroom, and found the coral wall art at Home Goods.
I’m loving my new canvas prints from Shutterfly!
The other two commissioned pieces of art from Christenberry Collection finish the wall where the TV stand is placed.
I’ve always loved elephants, which started when my grandfather would lead safaris in Kenya and bring back beautiful photographs! I started collecting art pieces around my home and have been wanting a an elephant painting to in our family room and this one by Shields is perfect!
Besides re-upholstering the three main seating pieces in our family room, we add a console table behind the sofa and the round coffee gold coffee table to finish the room.
The coffee table adds the warmth as well as a modern yet coastal feel with the wood and metal. Since this is our family room, we have two baskets for miscellaneous toys that fit easily under the console table and out of site when we have guests over.
The round gold metal coffee table provides the much needed surface for drinks while making the room look larger with the glass top.
Some of my favorite home décor accessories are ones that invoke inspiration and memories.  Nathan Turner’s American Style  and Modern Mix by Eddie Ross are both designers that inspire me and who I’ve had the pleasure of hearing them speak! The venetian glass paper weight is a small memento from my European travels.
I love fresh flowers and adding this orchid from the Mint Museum Women’s Auxiliary event where Nathan Turner spoke last month is fitting as my grandmother was on the Women’s Auxiliary board and it’s placed next to the chair in inherited from my grandparents.
You might be interest in our feature on Trove Market and more before and after’s of our Family Room Refresh here.
Here are our other ORC’s room’s:
Big Girl Room #2 Coral and Robins Egg Blue
Make sure you check out all the other linking participants here!
If you haven’t already go check out the featured designers!
Claire Brody | The Curated House | Design Manifest | Driven by Decor | Honey We’re Home | Hunted Interior | The Makerista | Making it Lovely | My Sweet Savannah | Pencil and Paper Co. | The Pink Clutch | Savvy Home | Simplified Bee | Sketch 42 | Jill Sorensen | Orlando Soria | Thou Swell | The Vault Files | Waiting on Martha | The Zhush | Media Partner House Beautiful | TM by CIH
Credits and Sources
Design, Styling, DIYÂ and floral arrangements – Sarah Sofia Prodcutions
Photography – Laura Sumrak
Sofa fabric, custom pillows, and cream linen fabric on back of chairs – New South Home
Custom antiqued wood mantel – Bear Wood Company via Trove
Curated art – Christenberry Collection by artist Shields Catone
Upholstery – Baity’s Custom Upholstery
Canvas prints – Shutterfly
Fabric on front of arm chairs – Lacefield
Coffee table – Wayfair by Birch Lane
Console Table – Overstock
Lamp on console table, coral wall art, and glass container – HomeGoods
Tortoise shell wall art, blue and gold vase on console table, silver sea shell, and white pineapple candle – Target
Hand painted tile – Ballard Designs
Fireplace paint color – Extra White Sherwin Williams 7006
Sarah, all your fabrics in here are killer! I love your eclectic, sophisticated, vibrant space! Awesome job!!
Kelley, many thanks for your kind words! That means a lot coming from someone that has a beautiful home and eye for design! XOXO, Sarah
I want to crawl onto that couch and snuggle up right now!!! Love the new fabrics you chose…and adorned with the beautiful nailhead trim! xx
Elise, many thanks for the kind words my friend! We’ll have to have y’all over now that the space is completed and life is back to normal! You’re master bedroom is beautiful! XOXO, Sarah
It looks SO amazing Sarah!!! The fabrics are incredible and I just love how much brighter the space is!!! It really is perfect my friend! I’d have to agree with hubs, this might be my favourite room yet!
Kristi, many thanks for your kind words my friend! Wish we lived closer as I would love to get your help in doing planked walls in our bathroom, ha! Beautiful bathroom reveal, you amaze me every time! XOXO, Sarah
It’s all that I knew it would be and more! Such a gorgeous job Sarah!
Iris, you’re too sweet thank you my friend! We share the same love of coastal décor and I’m always inspired by your design! Love your ORC Men’s Lounge! XOXO, Sarah
I LOVE the fabrics you chose for the chairs! You are a pro at mixing patterns! And the styling of the bookshelves is just perfect! This looks like such a cozy space, and I bet your family is totally thrilled and so glad you didn’t think “fine” was good enough!
Angela many thanks for your kind words and constant encouragement through this! Seriously, right?! I know you can relate and just LOVE your chic master bath! XOXO, Sarah
sarah, it is stunning!!!! i love the fabrics you brought in- they really do breathe new life into the space. i second your husband! 🙂 you did nail it!
Cassie, many thanks for your kind words! You’re always encouraging and supportive it’s greatly appreciated! You made my day as you always inspire me! XOXO, Sarah
So Good!! I’m obsessed with the fireplace and that SOFA…amazing!!
Traci, thank you so much! What a difference a little paint makes, right?! Thank you for always being my cheerleader! XOXO, Sarah
Why am I partial to that aqua blue velvet sofa?? 😉 What a great mix of pattern and color! Loved being a part of it with you and LOVE how it turned out! Great job, Sarah!!
Melissa, many thanks for your kind words but most importantly thank you and the New South Home team for pumping new life into our family room! You have beautiful designer fabrics and I have to say the aqua velvet sofa is my new favorite piece thanks to you! Love your daughter’s room, bravo on a job well done! XOXO, Sarah
It’s beautiful! I adore all the blues and your pup has my heart!
Oh Julia many thanks for your kind words, especially my boy Bailey! You always inspire me with your eye for design! XOXO, Sarah
Sarah this room is so much fun! I love the combination of patterns and the light and happy color palette. The sofa and chairs look amazing, you must be thrilled! I also love what you did with your gallery wall and the new coffee table. What a fantastic space to enjoy with your beautiful family!!!!!!
Lisa, many thanks for your kind words my friend! You’re one of my biggest cheerleaders and I’ve appreciate the friendship since starting ORC with you! LOVE your family room, what a transformation! XOXO, Sarah
That light blue velvet sofa is EVERYTHING!!! Love it! What a beautiful living room! And the gallery wall behind the sofa is so great. Congrats!! So happy for you and this beautiful space!
Albertina, many thanks for your kind words my friend, you made my day! Still swooning from your daughter’s French inspired room and the art work! XOXO, Sarah
WOW Sarah, I love your brave mix of fabrics! Your room has so much personality and the reupholstered pieces turned out fabulous! Enjoy your beautiful new room with your family!
Pam, many thanks for your kind words! That means a lot coming from you as I’m always inspired by your talent and eye for design! XOXO, Sarah
Whoa! I’d never guess that couch was the same. I’m obsessed with the buttons added along the bottom. The fireplace transformation was also brilliant – the room feels so much lighter now! I bet you can’t wait to decorate that mantel for Christmas! Congrats on another gorgeous room.
Melissa, many thanks for you kind words my friend and always cheering me on! I’m still amazed at the sofa too! Christmas will even better this year. 🙂 BRAVO on yet another ORC room! XOXO, Sarah
wow Sarah, gorgeous job! I love your textile choices & the sofa looks stunning! The white painted bricks & new mantle for the win, awesome transformation day!
Hey Jana, many thanks for your kind words! It means a lot, especially coming from such a talented designer! Still swooing over your one bedroom apartment transformation! XOXO, Sarah
Love how happy and beautiful this room is. It is so inviting and comfortable, and personal with the lovely family photos. The textiles are wonder. Such a perfect room for a young, beautiful family, and I know this is a space in which you’ll make so many wonderful memories for years to come, especially at Christmas with that mantel!
Hey Celine, many thanks for your kind words my friend! I’ve always enjoyed ORC with you and appreciate you cheering me on! Can’t wait to hang those stocking at Christmas! XOXO, Sarah
It is seriously gorgeous, my friend! Wow! Your pictures are magazine-worthy! Love this tradition of doing ORCs together! xo
Hey Kendra, many thanks for your kind words my friend! I always enjoy doing ORC with you! Cheers to yet another one under our belts. 🙂 XOXO, Sarah
I love all the blues and mix of pattern in your family room – soooo beautiful! Congrats and CHEERS to us for another room done!
Hey Vel, many thanks for your kind words! Cheers to another ORC my friend! XOXO, Sarah
WOW!!!! Those furniture pieces look simply stunning, what an incredible transformation. This room is beautiful!
Ashlea, many thanks for your kind words and stopping by! XOXO, Sarah
I love all the new upholstery and the curtains and painted fireplace. It looks amazing!
Hey Tiffany, many thanks for your kind words and for stopping by! XOXO, Sarah
Those chairs!!!! That mantel!!! Sarah your husband is right – your room is amazing! Awesome job my friend!
Hey Kris, many thanks for your kind words my friend! I always enjoy ORC with you and seeing what you do! You’re one of my biggest cheerleaders and appreciate it! XOXO, Sarah
Another gorgeous room, Sarah! Your husband is right to be so happy about how it turned out. You really outdid yourself! All the blues are so pretty, and the fireplace looks amazing with the new paint. Congratulations on a job well done!
Hey Sharon, many thanks for the kind words my friend! I always enjoy doing ORC with you and cheering each other on! XOXO, Sarah
So light and fresh! I love it and I used Neo Toile in last Fall’s ORC so I’m obviously loving those pillows!!
Many thanks for your kind words! So pretty! Cheers to another ORC! XOXO, Sarah
looks amazing! the fireplace update pulls together the entire room! love all the splash of color! great job!
Hey Lianna, many thanks for your kind words! Cheers to another ORC under our belts! XOXO, Sarah
What a bright and pretty space for your family, Sarah. That wall treatment and gallery arrangement are amazing! Great job!
Hey Jennifer, many thanks for the kind words my friend! I always enjoy doing ORC with you and seeing what you do! I also appreciate you being one of my biggest cheerleaders! XOXO, Sarah
Wow! Your sofa turned out beautiful! I LOVE the blue velvet! I can’t get over how pretty it looks. I would probably just sit and stare at it if it were in my house, it is that pretty! You did such a great job on this room! And I love all the art that holds memories. It’s the best kind!
Tilisa, many thanks for your kind words! HA, too funny and I have to admit I sometimes still find myself doing just that. 🙂 So true about art holding special memories. XOXO, Sarah
Sarah this space is so exciting! I love love love all of the mix of blue and white fabric. They’re all gorgeous. That sofa…whaaa…so crazy cool! I love how you painted the fireplace and added the reclaimed mantel – its just all really beautiful. Job well done for sure – hugs, CoCo
Hey Coco, many thanks for your sweet words! Sometimes its worth the wait to do a room right! XOXO, Sarah
Sarah – it’s stunning! What a gorgeous space! I am in love with that couch! I love the mix of all the blues and the whites in the room. You must just love hanging out in here. Congrats! So so good!
Hey Tricia, many thanks for the kind words my friend! You’re always so sweet and appreciate cheering me on! I have to admit it has made us all take better care of our new and improved family room. 🙂 XOXO, Sarah
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM TO ENTERTAIN AND LIVE IN!! You did it, and you did it well. Great mix of patterns, texture and color. Love how cozy and inviting this room is !!!
Congratulations my friend on another well executed ORC!! RAJNI
Hey Rajni, many thanks for the kind words my friend! It means a lot, especially coming from such a talented designer! Cheers on yet another amazing ORC transformation! XOXO, Sarah
Wonderful room. That sofa is a show-stopper! I want the Upholstery Guy to take a road trip to Florida… I’ve got a couple of projects for him. Great idea for the buttons on the front of the sofa.
Hey Brenda, many thanks for your kind words and for stopping by! HA, you never know. 🙂 XOXO, Sarah
You created such a sophisticated space Sarah! The before and afters of this space are just amazing!! Fabulous job!
Hey Kevin, many thanks for your kind words my friend! I always love seeing what you do and participating in ORC with you! Sarah
Another gorgeous makeover! I absolutely love that fireplace. Painting the brick white certainly brightened up the room and that mantle is beautiful. Great job Sarah!
Hey Erin, many thanks for the kind words my friend! My husband wasn’t sure about the fireplace, but glad you agree that it looks so much brighter! Cheers to another ORC under our belts! XOXO, Sarah
You had me at the blue velvet sofa…but it’s all fabulous! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Project Party!
Hey Julie, many thanks for your kind words and for stopping by! Love the Pretty Project Party, always inspiring! XOXO, Sarah
My favorite thing about this room is all the pretty patterns you combined! I’m always a little nervous about mixing patterns because I’m not quite sure what goes together. This week I got started on our nursery and I’m being brave and trying a few pattern combos.
Hey Jenna, many thanks for your kind words and stopping by! Oh my goodness, I love it! Can’t wait to see what you do for the nursery, so fun! XOXO, Sarah
Absolutely beautiful Sarah!!! It’s so much brighter and beautiful colors! The gallery wall is killer! Love it all.
Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words my friend! You’re always one of my biggest cheerleaders and have enjoyed meeting you thru ORC! Just love your colorful style and your dinning room this round! XOXO, Sarah