I am so excited to once again be participating in the One Room Challenge. For those who may not be familiar with the challenge, it is a six-week event in which design bloggers and guest participants transform a space. The progress is documented every week with a big reveal occurring at the end. So let’s discuss the Decor To Adore One Room Challenge Pop Up Shop Week 1.
One Room Challenge Pop Up Shop Week 1
I am going to attempt to transform a filthy, bug-infested shed into a glamorous pop-up shop in just 6 short weeks. This truly will be a challenge in every sense of the word. Not only am I starting with a disaster of a space but I plan to complete the makeover using only paint and second-hand materials. When you see the shed in its current state you may think I have lost my mind and that there is NO way this can be done!
Before
90% of the work will be done by yours truly. I have one partner to do the heavy lifting.
Inspiration
This past summer the Fashionista and I traveled to New York City. One of our destinations was the Glossier Showroom.
We loved the clean, white backdrop of the showroom. It made the product just pop!
We once again talked about our dreams of having a pop-up shop. I began to scour Pinterest for inspiration.
While a bright and clean space is key to our vision we would also love to have a bit of vintage flair thrown in.
Inspiration Board
The space measures just 6′ wide and 18′ long. Creativity and space planning will be the key.
The walls will get a few coats of white paint as will the grungy metal shelves. We are still deciding what to do with the concrete floor. Chandeliers obtained on a recent dumpster dive with also get a mini transformation. The shed has just two windows so a mirror will help reflect the light.
A pink Persian carpet runner, vintage pastel portrait, and a few other elements will add a bit of color.
The Transformation Timeline
First Week: Introduction to the shed.
Second Week: Removing the contents and deep cleaning the shed.
Third Week: Painting the shed walls, ceiling, and shelves.
Fourth Week: Painting the floor and installing lighting.
Fifth Week: Outdoor landscaping and styling the Pop Up Shop
Final Week: Reveal of the Pop Up Shop
If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area we will be having a Grand Reveal Celebration on November 11th featuring some fun celebratory activities. More information to come in a separate post.
Let’s hear it for the ORC!
Laura
Stacey says
You can do this!!
Christine says
I love this ORC, it is going to be amazing. The space has really great bones already. those shutters on the windows are drawing me in already. Can’t wait to see it Laura!
Linda Kelley says
EXCITING!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with the shed/shop.
(You should see our little playhouse/shed that someday I have hopes of transforming, but it’s far worse looking inside than your shed because it’s packed from the floor to ceiling with STUFF. Maybe someday….)
Love, Linda
Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
Cannot wait to see you transform this space. So unique!
Katie Mansfield says
How fun is this? Not only do we get to see the transformation, we get to shop at the end. What kinds of things are you going to sell? I can’t wait.
Donna says
This will be fantastic! I have no doubt that you will get it all accomplished. I agree with Miss Christine…the shutters are great.
handmade by amalia says
An ambitious project, Laura, I love it! Look forward to following your progress.
Amalia
xo
Marty Oravetz says
Oh how fun is this. I can’t wait to see it. You and Alyssa will make this place amazing I am sure.
Dixie Lee says
I can’t wait to see what you decide on for the floor. They do have those lovely pourable treatments now, and for such a small space, would it be worthwhile? Or just painting it? Or perhaps a carpet remnant of totally unnatural fibers 9moisture proof…? and to save your feet and provide some warmth? I’ve thought of doing some whimsical stencils on my garage floor because it is so large….
Julie says
This is going to be fabulous! I love the idea of the white background to make the products stand out. I am so excited to follow your progress!
Vel says
OMG LAura, what a challenge you have!!!! But I’ve known you for years, and I know you can definitely pull this off! Excited to follow along!
Rita C at Panoply says
Oh, this is going to be fun! Not for you, oh no…it’s going to be H-E- double toothpicks! But oh, what a great place it’ll be. I hope the temps stay a little cooler so you can get through the next week. Can’t wait to see this unfold. Go get it, girlfriend!
Ginene P Nagel says
This is right up your alley, I know. A dare and a design! The day you paint the walls and shelves will be the hardest if you don’t have a paint sprayer. You will do it and it will be fabulous, Laura.
Where are you going to put all the contents will be a challenge unless you have a big garage. I bet you have a plan.
Ginene
Alisha says
I ADORE your inspiration images, especially the one’s with vintage pieces and plants! This space is going to be awesome but SO much work- Good luck!
Pat @ Life At Lydias House says
How exciting! I can’t wait to see this project come together!
Kiki Nakita says
Looking forward to seeing this project come along.
Mary Wendland says
OMG. Great idea but quite a challenge. How fun. Enjoy! mary
bonnie morgan says
I can’t wait to watch this process. You are very brave!
jeanie says
I adore the concept of having your very own pop-up shop right in your very own yard! So fun! Can’t wait to see how it all evolves!
Debbie-Dabble says
Wow!! It will be amazing!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Laura, it looks like you have a great design and plan. I love the inspirations, too!!!
We live in a neighborhood with very strict covenants. We are going to be “allowed” to have a community-wide garage sale, so maybe I should try to do something similar in our garage since it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, LOL!
I can’t wait until the big reveal!
xo,
RJ
Andrea at Opulent Cottage says
Laura, I LOVE this project!! Your little shed is absolutely darling! I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to hear about all of your goodies you will be selling! I used to have a traveling shop that I set up at street fairs and craft shows, and it was the most fun ever. Excited for you! xo, Andrea
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
I just now found your project and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
We have a fairly large garage/workshop outbuilding on our property that I would love to renovate for use as a pop-up shop and studio.