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With the arrival of autumn comes one of our favorite times of year – the beginning of a new One Room Challenge™ season! If you’re not familiar with the One Room Challenge™, here’s what you need to know – every April and October, twenty design influencers are selected to transform a space of their choosing in just eight weeks. Not so much a competition as it is a celebration, this event is all about inspiration, creativity, and passionate design.

This season, we’re sponsoring six designers who will be incorporating our tile into their fresh spaces. Keep scrolling to learn more about each designer, plus get a special look into their design plans that are currently underway!

Jeweled Interiors

Jewel Marlowe of Jeweled Interiors is a D.C.-area interior designer with a passion for bold design and sophisticated use of color. She describes her style as “soulful glam” and loves to give her clients a polished, eclectic look.

We partnered with Jewel during the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge™ where she completed an absolutely stunning kitchen transformation. We can’t wait to see what this season has in store for her!

Jewel Marlow headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Dining Room and Living Room

Jeweled Interiors One Room Challenge design mood board

Keep up with Jewel’s One Room Challenge™ journey on her blog.

Our Fifth House

Carmel Phillips is a design enthusiast who shares her decorating adventures on her blog, Our Fifth House. She believes in rich color, bold patterns, and–most of all–that home should be your happy place! 

Carmel Phillips headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Porch and Library

Our Fifth House One Room Challenge design mood board

Visit Carmel’s blog to follow along with her renovation from start to finish.

Pinch Plate Party

Lauren Comer is the face behind the brand, Pinch Plate Party, where she shares about the ups and downs of turning her house into her favorite place to be! You’ll find her working on large- and small-scale DIYs, cooking up a quick and tasty dinner, or dreaming up her next dinner party. Her goal is to inspire and empower others to transform their homes into their favorite place to stay, eat, and entertain.

Lauren Comer headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Kitchen

Pinch Plate Party One Room Challenge design mood board

Stay up-to-date with Lauren’s kitchen transformation on the Pinch Plate Party website.

Bari J. Designs

Bari J. Ackerman is an artist, author, designer, home decor expert and founder of the floral-filled Bari J. lifestyle brand. Bari’s popular product collections feature her celebrated signature floral style and are instantly recognizable on rugs (Loloi Rugs), fabric (Art Gallery Fabrics), wallpapers, bedding and more. Bari’s home decor book from Abrams Books, Bloom Wild, can be found wherever books are sold.

We also partnered with Bari during the Spring 2021 season of One Room Challenge™ where she designed an art deco-inspired primary bathroom complete with tiled arches – learn all about it and see the gorgeous space here!

Bari Ackerman headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Butler’s Pantry

Bari J One Room Challenge design mood board

Follow along with Bari’s maximalist butler’s pantry renovation on her blog.

Joy Street Design

Kelly Finley is the CEO and creative director of Joy Street Design, a nationally-recognized interior design studio based in Oakland, CA and Atlanta, GA. Kelly studied interior design and interior architecture at the University of California-Berkeley. She holds a law degree from Stanford Law School and a business degree from Emory University. Kelly and Joy Street Design have been featured on The Today Show, in Architectural Digest, HGTV Magazine, Veranda, House Beautiful, and more. Mission-driven at heart, Joy Street Design donates 10% of all design revenue to its nonprofit organization, Joy Street Initiative, to renovate shelters supporting women and children.

Kelly Finley headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Youth Shelter Bathroom & Flooring

Joy Street Design One Room Challenge design mood board

Keep up with the entire youth shelter renovation on Joy Street Design‘s blog!

Blue Orchid Living

A professional mental health therapist with a passion for design, Mehr Niazi of Blue Orchid Living has been using her house as a canvas to demonstrate how beautiful spaces can impact the way people feel. A color enthusiast, she’s always up for the challenge of mixing patterns, using unusual combinations, and blending eastern and western design styles.

Mehr Niazi headshot One Room Challenge

Design Space: Laundry Room

Blue Orchid Living One Room Challenge design mood board

Head to Mehr’s Instagram to stay up-to-date on her laundry room renovation.


We are beyond excited to see these magical spaces come to life by the end of this eight-week journey. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to stay up to date on the renovations!

In the meantime, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge™ reveals if you haven’t already for some major design inspiration.

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Get ready – the nineteenth season of the One Room Challenge™ is here and we’re excited to be an official sponsor of yet another round! This widely anticipated event takes place biannually every April and October, and continues to grow as an incredible celebration of creativity and inspiration 

Each round, twenty design influencers are selected to be a part of the challenge, with the goal of transforming a space of their choosing in just eight weeks. This season, we’ve partnered with eight of these designers who will be using our tile in their remodels. 

Now, it’s time for the fun part! We’re thrilled to introduce you to the amazing designers we’ll be working with this season, and show you a sneak peek of their design plans that will be taking place over the next eight weeks. 

Racheal Jackson

Racheal Jackson is a muralist and designer from Vancouver, WA with a passion for lots of color and stripes. She spends part of her time traveling across the country painting murals, and the rest of the time working on her own home to make it as fun and unique as possible.

Design Space: Basement Kitchen

Keep up with Rachael’s progression over on her blog!

Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio

Ariene Bethea is the founder, retailer, and huntress of Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio, a boutique vintage furniture shop and design studio. Ariene is known for mixing vintage with new, and adding layers of pattern and texture to create depth. Growing up in a home infused with art and culture has influenced her casual collected style and playful use of patterns and colors.

Design Space: Kitchen

Follow along with Ariene’s kitchen transformation on her blog!

At Home With Ashley

Ashley Wilson is the decorator behind At Home with Ashley. She loves color, whimsy, and feminine details. Her philosophy with design is that anyone can have their dream home – no matter the budget. Ashley and her husband, Preston (the muscle behind her designs), have a six-year-old son and two dogs, splitting their time between Florida and Utah.

Check out the amazing rainbow bathroom we partnered with Ashley on during the Spring 2019 One Room Challenge here, and learn her best tips for designing with color on the blog!

Design Space: Kitchen

Keep up with Ashley’s eight-week renovation here!

Susan Hill Interior Design

Susan Hill is a national award-winning interior designer and the Principal Designer of Susan Hill Interior Design. The design firm is based in Charlotte, NC and specializes in architectural design and construction. Susan has won the national Interior Design Society’s Designer of the Year award in 2020, the ASID Excellence in Design Award six times and many other national, regional and local awards for her work.

Design Space: Gaming/Bonus Room

Follow along with Susan’s renovation process over on her website!

Haneen Matt

Haneen Matt studied art with a concentration in photography at the University of Toledo. She’s currently using her degree around the house as an interior design blogger on Haneen’s Haven. Her work has been featured in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, Hour Detroit, and online on House Beautiful, Domino, and Apartment Therapy.

Design Space: Primary Bathroom

Follow Haneen’s bathroom renovation on her blog!

Zig & Co.

Sound familiar? We partnered with Courtney Wafzig during last season’s One Room Challenge for her bathroom renovation (see above). Courtney and her husband make up the design company, Zig & Co. in Louisville, Kentucky. She’s a major color enthusiast and loves to mix patterns and textures. She believes every home should be cheerful, comfortable, and represent who you are. In the words of Albert Hadley, “Rooms should not be put together for show, but to nourish one’s wellbeing.”  

Design Space: Living/Dining Area

Keep up with Courtney’s living/dining room transformation on her blog!

Gray Space Interiors

Rasheeda Gray is the owner and Principal Designer of Gray Space Interiors. As a self-proclaimed “business creative,” her approach to design can be found at the intersection of artistic innovation and effective project management, resulting in what her clients affectionately refer to as being “grayspaced.” Rasheeda has been featured on HGTV and A&E networks, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Business of Home, Good Day Philadelphia and more.

Design Space: Primary Bedroom and En Suite Bathroom

Keep up with Rasheeda’s bedroom and bathroom transformation over on her blog!

Bari J Designs

Bari J. Ackerman is an artist, author, designer, home decor expert and founder of lifestyle brand, Bari J. Bari’s popular product collections feature her celebrated signature floral style and are instantly recognizable on rugs (Loloi Rugs), fabric (Art Gallery Fabrics), wallpapers, bedding and more. Bari’s first home decor book from Abrams Books, Bloom Wild, was released in March 2020.

Design Space: Primary Bathroom

Keep up to date with Bari’s One Room Challenge™ design process on her website!


That’s a wrap on our designer introductions! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to stay up to date on this season’s renovations.

Have you seen our recent reveals from the previous One Room Challenge™? Explore the six stunning bathroom transformations took place last fall on the blog.

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Welcome back for our favorite time of year – the start of the One Room Challenge™! To celebrate the launch of the spring season, we’re revealing the six stunning bathroom transformations that took place last fall. Get ready to feast your eyes on some truly incredible spaces that were completed in just eight weeks!

Brooke Pavel

We’re starting off strong with this whimsical boho bathroom designed by Brooke Pavel. When Brooke and her family moved into their modular home, the primary bath was pretty bleak with no flooring and dated fixtures, so she decided to completely gut it and create a brand new space that felt inspiring and cozy. The natural wood details, gold accents, and light color palette make this bathroom an absolute dream!

Brooke’s bathroom before & after. Right featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco and Calacata Evora Honed. Design and photo by Brooke Pavel.

Brooke decided on the Picket Florencia Super Bianco for both her walls and shower surround. The elongated hex shape brings a cool, refreshing element to the space.

We are blown away by this vanity before and after! The black-rimmed mirrors create a gorgeous point of contrast against the space’s creamy tones.

Right featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco and Calacata Evora Honed. Design by Brooke Pavel.

Tiled from top to bottom, this shower is a game-changer when it comes to getting a spa-like experience at home! We love the blend of hex and picket tiles throughout – a natural color scheme allows for a lot more freedom when it comes to combining unique shapes and styles!

Follow along with all of Brooke’s DIY projects over on her instagram!

Zig & Co.

Next, we go bold with color and pattern in this exciting bathroom renovation by Zig & Co. Courtney decided to keep the bathroom’s original vanity, which was custom-made by her husband years prior. It just needed a splash of sunny yellow paint, a few trim pieces, and a fun butterfly inset to really come to life in the new space!

Courtney’s bathroom before & after. Right featuring Cloth Black and White. Design by Zig & Co.

This challenge I was inspired by color. I love to mix bold colors and patterns with a touch of whimsy.

Courtney

While the entire room was designed around the unique butterfly wallpaper, Courtney didn’t want the small space to feel too overpowered by it, so she incorporated a 5 ft. board-and-batten wall into the design for some balance.

Featuring Cloth Black and White. Design by Zig & Co.

Originally, Courtney hadn’t planned on updating the flooring, but when she was presented with the Cloth Black and White tile, she knew it was perfect for the space. The classic black-and-white color palette effortlessly grounds the rest of the space, plus it accentuates the fabulous black freestanding tub!

Featuring Cloth Black and White. Design by Zig & Co.

This space proves a mix of bold colors and patterns can be pulled together in a cohesive, breathtaking design!

Featuring Cloth Black and White. Design by Zig & Co.

See the entire transformation over on Zig & Co.

Effortless Style Interiors

Camila of Effortless Style Interiors brings us another exciting, colorful bathroom transformation, this time with some lighter pastels. While in the process of completely renovating her new home, Camila decided the main bathroom on her second floor would be the perfect contender for the One Room Challenge™.

Camila’s bathroom before & after. Right featuring: Color Market Lima Da Persia. Design by Effortless Style Interiors.

[I focused] on bringing in an amazing shade of yellow with the help of The Tile Shop and their Color Market collection. The Lima da Persia colorway is a perfect citron yellow/green and I’m so happy I decided to go for it!

Camila

She decided to incorporate two shower niches into her new space so that she and her husband, Jon, could use one for their belongings, while leaving the second one open for their two sons to share.

We love a bold wallpaper moment and this bathroom definitely doesn’t disappoint! The Ava with Victoria Mosaic flooring offers just the right amount of balance with a neutral color scheme and geometric pattern.

Hear all about this 8-week transformation from Camila herself at Effortless Style Interiors.

Plot Twist Design

When Kelly of Plot Twist Design moved into her new home, the entire place had been completely updated. While the powder bathroom was functional, she wanted to elevate the space with a little more style and drama.

Kelly’s bathroom before & after. Right featuring: Black Marquina. Design by Plot Twist Design.

While planning the updated design, she knew she wanted black flooring, but was faced with making the decision between marble or man-made.

The Black Marquina Polished Marble tile by The Tile Shop won hands down. While marble will require a little more attention, the shine and natural veins are unmatched. Also, smaller spaces with less traffic can [withstand] marble with much less fuss.

Kelly
Featuring: Black Marquina. Design by Plot Twist Design.

We absolutely adore the printed wallpaper Kelly chose for this space – while soft and neutral, it brings a fun element of character and looks stunning paired with the bathroom’s gold hardware!

Right featuring: Black Marquina. Design by Plot Twist Design.

Get all the details on this powder bath transformation over at Plot Twist Design.

Domicile 37

The final reveal of the Fall One Room Challenge™ is this moody, French gothic-inspired primary bathroom. Determined to keep the vanity, countertops, and mirror, Jessica of Domicile 37 had a specific vision for the space, which had last been updated in 1990. However, she knew the bathroom needed some major demoing, starting with the removal of the massive jacuzzi-style bathtub.

Jessica’s bathroom before ORC

While the original plan was a warm, vintage-style design using the Macchia Vecchia tile, Jessica ended up pivoting to Invisible Grey, which she ended up loving even more!

Featuring: Invisible Grey and Imperial Ivory Hex Mosaic. Design by Domicile 37.

The Invisible Grey used on the walls throughout gives the bathroom an especially lavish, luxurious feel.

I wanted a cohesive look to this space and I wanted the tile to make sense and be aesthetically purposeful. 

Jessica
Featuring: Invisible Grey and Imperial Ivory Hex Mosaic. Design by Domicile 37.

Jessica found a number of brass and antique pieces to add to the decor in the space, giving it a moody, dramatic feel.

Featuring: Invisible Grey and Imperial Ivory Hex Mosaic. Design by Domicile 37.

Get a full rundown of Jessica’s bathroom transformation at Domicile 37.

That’s a wrap on the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge™ Reveal! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram to keep up with the eight transformations taking place this season.

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Our favorite part of the One Room Challenge™ is here – the reveal! As you know, we worked with fourteen of the twenty featured designers this season and trust us, the reveals are even better than we imagined. Our designers worked hard for eight weeks to completely transform their space and it paid off. Alright, let’s get to the good stuff! Here’s part one of our three part series taking a look at the ORC reveals.

Beth Diana Smith

Kicking the reveals off is Beth Diana Smith’s transformation of her kitchen and powder bath. First, lets take a look at her kitchen transformations over the years.

Her kitchen prior to any renovations
In 2014, she made major updates to the floors, cabinets and appliances

After significant water damage to her kitchen last year, Beth decided to tackle this redesign a little sooner than she had originally planned. She wanted to tackle the countertops, backsplash and hardware with her ORC space.

Featured: Color Market Patagonia. Design by: Beth Diana Smith. Photo by: Mike Van Tassell.

“Overall, I want the kitchen to feel a bit funky and reflect my aesthetic but I want the foundation (the more permanent items like the tile) to be neutral.” – Beth

While her renovation in 2014 also featured white subway tile, our Color Market Ceramic Subway Tile in Patagonia, puts a modern spin on an old classic. From the matte finish to laying it in a vertical straight stack pattern, the backsplash adds to the overall contemporary feel of the kitchen.

Featured: Color Market Patagonia. Design by: Beth Diana Smith. Photo by: Mike Van Tassell.

For her powder bath, she wanted it to be an experience, and we must say, she nailed it! With the tile touching all four walls with one wall tiled all the way to the ceiling, she achieved that bold and dramatic look she was aiming for.

Featured: Cell Light Gold. Design by: Beth Diana Smith. Photo by: Mike Van Tassell.

“For my Powder Room I wanted the tile to scream my aesthetic, very bold and very funky. So I’m using The Tile Shop‘s Cell Ceramic Tile that I knew was the perfect fit as soon as I saw it.” – Beth

Featured: Cell Light Gold. Design by: Beth Diana Smith. Photo by: Mike Van Tassell.

It was love at first sight for Beth and our Cell Light Gold Ceramic Tile, making it the perfect decorative tile to make a big statement in a small space. Paired with a deep wine shade on the walls and matte black fixtures, this bathroom perfectly fits Beth’s eclectic and fun style. View her entire One Room Challenge space here.

Liz Kamarul

Liz’s One Room Challenge had another challenge in of itself: to transform the kitchen repurposing what she already has. The before and after looks like a completely different space, which is proof that small changes make a big impact!

A view of the kitchen when Liz bought the home a year ago

To many, her kitchen would be perfectly fine, but to Liz, it lacked the personality she loves to bring into her spaces. She has since made some updates, but it wasn’t quite perfect. This ORC was the perfect time to make it a whole lot more ‘Liz!’

Her kitchen prior to ORC

Complete with a tiled kitchen island and a mural on the ceiling, her finished space screams Liz’s colorful personality and daring style, all the while trying to think of creative ways to use what she already had on hand. Her ORC wasn’t without a few trials and tribulations, though…

“Hot tip from a newbie who had to learn the hard way: mix up your grout in small amounts and work in small areas. Make sure the grout is smooth like cake mix and wipe it off as you go. It dries very quick!” – Liz

Our Color Market Ceramic Subway Tile was a popular choice this season and is featured in a few ORC spaces. Liz used the Color Market Tile in Army for her backsplash. The matte finish and natural texture gives an earthy feel to the space.

Featured: Color Market Army. Design by: Liz Kamarul.

Check out her entire reveal on her blog!

Clark + Aldine

Danielle and Michael of Clark + Aldine set out to create a functional and purposeful kitchen, dining and living space for their family. The space has been completely transformed into a gorgeous open concept great room where their design personality flows seamlessly throughout. Let’s take a look at the space before…

The living space before
The kitchen before

This was not an easy task. To achieve the open concept look, Danielle and Michael had to do some serious demo to the space.

When selecting their backsplash tile, Danielle and Michael landed on our Splendours White Ceramic Tile, specifically being drawn to the way it reflects light. To add another twist, they added pieces of our DURAL Chrome Plated Trim randomly throughout the pattern.

One of our favorite parts of their space is their kitchen nook. Both beautiful and functional, it features our Firehouse Thin-Brick Tile. Actually sliced from a brick block, you can achieve the traditional red brick look, or you can opt to paint the brick like Danielle and Michael did.

Featured: Firehouse Thin-Brick Tile. Design by: Clark + Aldine. Photo by Josh Stoddart.

Check out their entire transformation over on Clark & Aldine.

Kate Pearce Vintage

Kate Pearce took her vintage-inspired style to transform her attic into a gorgeous guest ensuite, and in true Kate Pearce fashion, it is full of fun vintage finds. Transforming a mostly unfinished attic is not an easy undertaking!

The space before

“Still, there was something this space had in SPADES, and that thing was ‘potential.’ The first step towards reaching that potential would be to demolish; to demolish just about everything.” – Kate

This corner of the attic was finished, but will become the new “guest space”

The after photos may shock you! The space is completely transformed into a functional extension of Kate’s home perfect for guests.

Our Artisan Tiare Porcelain floor tiles give a gorgeous low-maintenance design element to the entire space. Kate’s love affair with the color orange made it the perfect tile to add a wow-factor, while still keeping the space sophisticated.

“I love that the Artisan Tiare combined the ochre color with charcoal and white, allowing the tile to pick up the white and blacks that I planned to ground the room with.” – Kate

Featured on the entire bathroom floor including in the shower, the Artisan Tiare Porcelain creates a sense of cohesion that draws the natural eye through the entire space.

To finish the space, Kate chose our Color Market Ceramic Subway tile in Santorini and Cosmos (which has since been discontinued). Both shades pull from the Artisan Tiare Porcelain to once again marry the entire space together.

Featured: Artisan Tiare Porcelain and Color Market Cosmos (now discontinued). Design by: Kate Pearce Vintage.

Get all the details on Kate’s One Room Challenge space here.

Learn more about the One Room Challenge here.

Dreaming of transforming a space of your own but aren’t sure where to start? We are here to help! Let us take the intimidation out of the equation. Schedule a free design consultation with one of our tile design experts.

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We’re back with another season of the One Room Challenge™ and we can’t wait to share the reveals! From distinct floor designs to glamorous kitchen backsplashes, we were blown away by each of the spectacular spaces that were shared. Here’s part one of our ORC reveal because we couldn’t fit all nine amazing spaces into only one post.

PLACE OF MY TASTE

We’re starting out with one of our most favorite bathrooms ever! Aniko of Place of My Taste turned her “work in progress” bathroom into a resort-style dream master.

This is how Aniko and and her husband designed their bathroom 10 years ago.
They slowly remodeled the bathroom over the years, but they never achieved their dream design.

“The goal for me was to marry two of my favorite styles: modern and vintage,” Aniko said. “The textures and combination of materials made my dreams a reality.”

Featured: Star Oxide, Evoque Carbon, Evoque Grigio and Reclaimed Wood Stacked Diamonds Architectural Mosaic. Design by Place of My Taste.

This luxurious, noir shower design is like a room right out of Architectural Digest! Both the Evoque Carbon wall tiles and Evoque Grigio floor tiles are made of porcelain. The durable material and industrial look makes them a perfect choice for this master bath.

Featured: Evoque Carbon and Evoque Grigio. Design by Place of My Taste.

Visit Erika’s Instagram. View their entire One Room Challenge space.

ERIKA WARD INTERIORS

We can’t keep our eyes off of this next ORC space. Erika Ward transformed the warm woods and colors to a bright white and airy blue kitchen dream!

The before space

“Like a rare treasure, I discovered this glass mosaic tile with an iridescent quality much like the inside of a shell,” Erika said. “Installing the tile to the ceiling makes a grandiose statement about my love of the sea and nature-inspired design elements.

The metallic tiles remind us of a mermaid’s tail—don’t you agree?!

Even Erika’s fireplace got a facelift, and we think the design she chose is anything but dreary! When described, Erika says “the new tile marble mosaic surround and hearth reign supreme, classic and cool.”

Visit Erika’s Instagram. View their entire One Room Challenge space.

VERONICA SOLOMON

You’ll have to do a double take after seeing this extraordinary before and after by Veronica Solomon of Casa Vilora Interiors. Each pattern unites to create one of the most luxurious laundry rooms we have ever seen. 

The before space
Featured: Streamline Stone Mosaic Wall Tile (not suggested for floor installation). Design by Veronica Solomon. Photo by Colleen Scott.

What’s the definition of glamorous, you ask? This laundry room!

Featured: Streamline Stone Mosaic. Design by Veronica Solomon. Photo by Colleen Scott.

“The art-deco-inspired Streamline Stone Mosaic tile was the perfect way for me to bring in my signature pattern and style mix. I love the pattern with the wallpaper,” Veronica said. “Even though it is not recommended for floors, and only for wall installation, I knew that the laundry room would not be a high-traffic area, so I went for it as the floor tile.”

“You know us creatives. We are going to push the limits just a bit for just the right touch,” Veronica added. “I just love the gold banding that beautifully picks up the gold in the wallpaper.”

Featured: Streamline Stone Mosaic. Design by Veronica Solomon. Photo by Colleen Scott.

Visit Veronica’s Instagram. View their entire One Room Challenge space.

SHAVONDA GARDNER & CARMEON HAMILTON 

What’s better than one talented designer? Two designers, of course! Shavonda Gardner partnered with one of her best friends, Carmeon Hamilton, to transform Carmeon’s home.

The before space
Featured: Color Market Army Ceramic Subway, Maldive Carrara Polished and White Medium Pebbles Mosaic. Design by Shavonda Gardner and Carmeon Hamilton. Photo by KP Fusion.

Have you ever seen a more glorious green bathroom?! The floor-to-ceiling Color Market Army installation on the shower and vanity walls is beautiful and moody!

To balance out the four dark green walls, Carmeon painted the ceiling white and incorporated white stone for the floors.

Transitioning to the master bedroom, Carmeon and Shavonda repeated the deep green color to create a sense of unity. Both the accent wall and ceiling were painted with Behr Marquee Interior Matte North Woods.

Design by Shavonda Gardner and Carmeon Hamilton. Photo by KP Fusion.

From the 3-D accent wall to the countless fabric patterns, Carmeon’s decor choices make this bedroom come to life!

“The foundation of the room and very first thing I picked out for the space was the Deva Linen Platform Bed in Linen Graffito, Carmeon said. “This bed is the literal manifestation of my dreams! The Graffito pattern on the clean lines of the bed are an ideal combination and the clean metal legs finish it perfectly.”

Design by Shavonda Gardner and Carmeon Hamilton. Photo by KP Fusion.

Visit Shavonda’s Instagram and Carmeon’s Instagram.

Learn more about the One Room Challenge here.

Stay tuned for part two of our ORC blog spotlight!

Do you have the same design taste and ambition as one of these extraordinary designers, but lack the design expertise? Have no fear! Let us take the intimidation out of the equation. Schedule a free design consultation with one of our tile design experts. 

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Spring One Room Challenge™ Reveal https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/spotlight-on-one-room-challenge-designers/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/spotlight-on-one-room-challenge-designers/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:15:44 +0000 https://blog.tileshop.com/?p=1468 This spring, we had the honor of being an official sponsor of the One Room Challenge. Twice a year, 20 designers/influencers...

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Featured participants: At Home with AshleyHouse of Jade Interiors and Jessica Brigham.

This spring, we had the honor of being an official sponsor of the One Room Challenge. Twice a year, 20 designers/influencers take on the challenge of transforming an entire room in just six weeks. Each week, the official participants share an update on the progress of the space. Luckily for us, the three designers we supported revealed some outstanding spaces at the end of the challenge. We hope you enjoy each of these spaces as much as we did!

At Home with Ashley

The first space by At Home with Ashley is one of the most uplifting laundry rooms we have ever seen. We realize that might sound like an oxymoron, but just see for yourself!

The before space

From classic white subway tile to rainbow painted flooring, Ashley incorporated numerous elements to bring this space to life. Ashley designed this space with so much bubbly character that it even had us wanting to invite ourselves over to do a few loads of laundry!

White subway tile is perfect for adding an attractive look to a space without taking attention away from bold accents and focal points. In Ashley’s laundry room, the tile perfectly supports the vivaciously patterned Euphemia 5 Wallpaper.

“To me, subway tile is still a classic look that feels very appropriate in our 1905 house. To modernize the tile, I added gold trim,” Ashley said. “The space feels so clean now with the walls of tile, which seems perfect for a laundry room!”

Visit At Home with Ashley’s Instagram or view her entire One Room Challenge space.

House of Jade Interiors

Picture a modern country kitchen—the type of kitchen that provides the perfect combination of warmth and charm. House of Jade Interiors took that idea and perfected it.

The before space

The magnetizing, modern and rustic features bring this modern farmhouse to a whole new level. While the backsplash reflects twenty-first century beauty, the tile’s handmade look and texture create a tranquil, artisan appeal.

We are obsessed with all of the organizational features in this kitchen. Take the center island for example— these gorgeous grey cabinets accent the white cabinetry and wood flooring perfectly.

House of Jade Interiors incorporated both glass cabinetry and open shelving in the images below. The combination of concepts truly give the feeling of modern farmhouse.

Notice the unique feature of tile inside the glass cabinets in the image above! We love this subtle feature because it adds texture and gives the enclosed cabinets a simliar feeling to the open concept cabinetry. If you love open shelving as much as we do, check out our Kitchen Trends for 2019 blog post.

Visit House of Jade Interiors’ Instagram or view their entire One Room Challenge space.

Jessica Brigham

Jessica Brigham’s wondrously green kitchen had us jumping for joy the moment we saw it! Jessica glamorized her 1934 craftsman bungalow kitchen while still paying tribute to its original, vintage character.

The before space

Check out the final kitchen reveal in the image below. The Forest Green cabinets are probably the highlight of this charming kitchen, but we can’t deny our love for the delightfully textured backsplash (even if we are a little biased). Let’s discuss the three reasons why we love this backsplash.

Firstly, the tile. The Penny Round Gloss White Mosaic wall displays a texture that is absolutely inspiring. Since the tile and grout are both white, the tile perfectly blends together—almost disappearing into the wall as if were an illusion. But if you look closely, the glossy finish seductively pulls you in.

Secondly, the counter-to-ceiling tile design. This trend is perfect for adding height and a cohesive look to your space. Even Jessica said installing tile from countertop to ceiling was the best decision she ever made.

Thirdly, the brushed gold and brass features. These accents of glam seamlessly fit in with the contemporary yet vintage kitchen. Notice the gold profile trim along the ceiling line in the image above and at the edge of the backsplash in the image below. These chic trim accents effortlessly united with the aged brass lighting and brushed brass wall plates.

“These itty bitty pennies brought in a subtly glamorous, glossy grandeur to the space—a little razzle dazzle, if you will.”—Jessica Brigham

Jessica’s colorful cabinetry just so happens to be one of our 2019 kitchen trends. Check out the rest of this year’s latest kitchen designs now.

Visit Jessica Brigham’s Instagram or view her entire One Room Challenge space.

Learn more about the One Room Challenge here.

Are you looking for more renovation inspiration? Check out these talented ORC guest participants: Sincerely, Marie Designs, Handmade Weekly, A Life Unfolding, This Minimal House, Porch Day Dreamer and Brush Colored Glasses.

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