One Room Challenge #5 - The Living Room

I will say, this room did not come together at all how I planned, but I'm not mad about it. I was going to go for a dark, cozy Autumn inspired living room, and instead I ended up with one that looked like it would be at home in a coastal cottage. 

Brown and light blue are a favorite color combination of mine, and when I was going through wallpapers and found this one, I knew I'd found the one I wanted to design the room around. I did mod the color of the Bazar bookshelves against the focal wall to fit the decor better, so note that what I'm showing here is not one of the color options available. 

I know I said in the last post that I was probably half way through with this series, but I've become burned out on it a bit, so I think I'm going to put it on the back burner for a while. Maybe I'll bring it back for the holidays, and do a couple of theme rooms. We'll see. But this will be the last one for now. 

What will I do next? I thought it might be fun to dig through my inventory, and highlight different designers. I'm sure you've noticed that I have a core of designers that I use over and over, so I might go that direction, and do some "still lives" featuring their items. 

I might also go back in time, and do a little history/overview of some of my SL Houses, again featuring the different "architects" that I tend to go back to. 

Anyway, we'll see. For now, onto the pictures and credits. As always...if you have any questions on anything featured, ping me in the comments. 

Credits:

Apple Fall - 'iFall' Notebook 2015  

Apple Fall - Pampas Grass - Feather  

Apt B - SLB13 Frame 1  

Apt B - SLB13 Frame 2  

Bazar - Arizona Rug Bedroom 

Bazar - Cora Bookshelves (includes books and decor)

Bazar - Milena Magazines 

Blue Sky - Magellan Table Lamp  

Cheeky Pea - Heather Cottage Art 

Consignment - Joanna Chair Striped  

Consignment - Joanna Sofa Striped  

Consignment - Travellers Suitcase Bar - Coal  1

Construct - Mesh Book Stack C  

Construct - Mesh Book Stack E  

Dust Bunny - Blanket Stool  (Gacha Item)

Dust Bunny - Pom Pom Plant - White  

Dust Bunny - Quirky Planters - Hedgehog 

Dysfunctionality - Zen Bamboo - Long Rectangle 

Fancy Decor - Aloe Phone Dock  

Fancy Decor - Concrete & Wood Coffee Table  

Fancy Decor - Saturn Record Player  

Fancy Decor - Vintage Handled Vase  

Fancy Decor - Wire Side Table  

Granola - Singing Bowl. Uber B-day Gift

Hive - Simple Skybox  

Jian - Kitten Collection - FaMESHED Bonus Sitting Kitten

Llorisen - Boule Floor Lamp II  

Llorisen - Illya Tray End Table

Loft & Aria - Pinecone Bell Jar  (Gacha Item)  

Midwest - Alchemy - Leather Chest Green  

Mithral - Desert Scene Bowl Planter (Pack C)  

Muniick - Vintage Nail & String Schooner Art  

Naturi - Banana Oriental indoor plant  

Naturi - Indoor Potted Ornamental Grass  

Naturi - Potted Palm Indoor Plant

Nomad - Who Knows (Everything Spins!) 

Nylon Outfitters - Dark Academia Set - Beetle Spicimen Cloche  

Peaches - Zonlicht - Kiwi Bird Sit - Light Brown  

Peaches - Zonlicht - Large Mallard  - White 

Pretty Sexy Things - Capone Textures Full Perm 

Second Spaces - Vintage Deco Jacks

Taikou - Vinyl Record Shelf

Trompe Loeil - Candle Fireplace Tile Plain  

West Village - Macaron Assortment  

What Next - Bailey Vinyl Shelf  

What Next - Harvest Cheese Board  

What Next - Malia Lanterns

What Next - Wine Caddy and Decor

What Next - Zebra Plant (basket) 

One Room Challenge #4 - The Bedroom

I started putting this room together, and came to the realization that THIS is the bedroom I would totally put together for a teenager. Maybe specifically my teenager, if I'd chosen to have kids. The fun colors, the cozy furniture, the books, the plants, all very much what I would have enjoyed in my younger days if I'd been a bit more sophisticated - and hadn't grown up in the scary 1980's. 😆

I opted to show it at nighttime, just to see how it would photograph, and loved how warm and inviting it was, even in the dimness. I included some daytime images as well, to show the decor a little better. 

I can't say how many more of these I'll do. I'm not necessarily bored with them, as there's still a few ideas I want to play with, but I think we've at least reached the halfway point. The only problem is that I have no idea how to proceed once I finish this series. We'll have to see what I can come up with. 

And now for the credits. If you have any questions about any of the items featured, let me know in the comments!

Acute Banana - RoseGold Brushes in Jar (No Longer Available)

Apple Fall - Books - Arrangement 2  

Apple Fall - Coral Specimen  

Apple Fall - Macarons on Sketchbook  

Apple Fall - Stacked Books  

Balaclava!! - Books 

Balaclava!! - Lyndon Ceiling Fan

Bazar - Milena Magazines  

Bazar - Hollywood - Ceiling  

Bazar - Ivy Books  

Bazar - Leah Bed   

Bazar - Stockholm - Bedroom Books 03  

Broken Arrows - Daphne - Perfume

Celeste - Square Pot Aloe - Copper - Muted  

Cheeky Pea - NorthHaven Light Jars  

Cheeky Pea - Printemps Art   

Consignment - BeanBag Couch - A - Grey  

Disorderly - Crystal Collection / Display Boxes 

Dust Bunny . Giant Palm Plant  

Dust Bunny . Quirky Planters  2 . Lady Vase  

Elm - Ava Vanity Jewellery Stand  

Elm - Ava Vanity Make-Up Organizer  

Elm - Celeste Crystal Lamp [Darker Crystals]  

Fancy Decor - Glass Console (Group Gift)

Fancy Decor - Opulent Egg II Emerald (Gacha Item) 

Finca - Whelk Sculpture

Grixdale - Artifact Series - Wolf Preview for Sat Sale 

Half Deer - Shoe Rack - Mix 

Hive - Leather Tote . yellow  

Hive - Simple Skybox

Jian - Kitten Booties - Decor Sleepies 

Junk - Bird Art (Gacha Item) (No Longer Available)

Kalopsia - Brea's Geode Slices  

KraftWork - Runner Rugs . Boho Set . Ethnic Pattern Beige  

KraftWork - Runner Rugs . Boho Set . Orange Geometric  

KraftWork - Sewing Atelier . Atelier Runner Rug Modern  

Llorisen - Georgina Brass Vase  

Llorisen - Georgina Glazed Pot 

Llorisen - Georgina Glazed Vase  

Midwest - Sweet Tides - Shelf Cream  

Mithral - Ficus Drupacea Planter (Pack A) 

Moss & Mink - Blankets and Books basket 

Pixel Mode - Basevi Lamp - Blue (No Longer Available)

Seven Emporium - Kitty Butt  

Soy - Art Milk Glassware - Vase  

Soy - Handmade Pompom Basket 

Soy - Potted Pothos [Ssize]  

Starlight Designs - Light up Wall Mirror Small  

Vespertine - Summer Wildflowers Hinged Vase

Vespertine - Enameled Birdies (Gacha Item) 

West Village - Macaron Assortment  

What Next - Butterfly Alarm Clock (Group Gift)

What Next - House Plant - Agave (stand)  

What Next - Rowan Armoire (w/dress)  

What Next - Rowan Drawer Chest  

What Next - Rowan Nightstand  

What Next - Toasty Slippers (Group Gift)  

What Next - Iced Tea Tray  

What Next - Zebra Plant (basket)  

One Room Challenge #3 - The Dressing Room

I had a hankering to do something really girly, so I thought this time I'd try a Dressing Room/Walk-In Closet. This little confection of a room is all pretty things, positive messages, little trinkets, fancy chandeliers, cozy furniture, and of course it wouldn't be complete for me without a kitty. 

The space was a challenge...I knew I wanted a vanity, but couldn't figure out where to put it. Then I tried tucking it in-between the modular closet pieces, and voila! It fit like a charm. The dressers were a perfect fit under the windows, providing ample space for perfumes and jewelry boxes. The room is light, bright, and airy...the perfect place to have a glass of wine or a cocktail while you put on your makeup, and get ready for a night out. 

I had a lot of fun putting this room together...now I have to figure out what to do next! HMU in the comments if you have any questions on any of the pieces featured. Until next time! 

Credits:

A.D.D.Andel! - Large Crystal Decor

ANC Ltd. - Doily Garland

Bazar - Glam Closet FEMALE Full Pack  

Bazar - Hairbrush 

Bazar - Rovino Vase

Broken Arrows - Daphne - Mirror - Golden (Worn)  

Broken Arrows - Daphne - Perfume  

C-Outlet - Hibiscus Purple Flowers

Chez Moi - Paloma Jewelry Box Pink 

Dust Bunny - Violet Vanity - Makeup Bag  

Dust Bunny - Violet Vanity - Trinket Dish

Elm - Ava Vanity - Displayed Handbag  

Elm - Ava Vanity - Lipgloss Stand  

Elm - Ava Vanity - Make-Up Tray  

Elm - Ava Vanity - Ring Organizer  

Elm - Ava Vanity - Succulent Plant  

Fancy Decor - Crystal Chandelier  

Fancy Decor - Table Runner  

Fashionably Dead - Cat 07 - Sitting Down (Gacha Item)

Fetch - Eirisse Dresser  

Floorplan - Asymmetrical Print - Donut  

Floorplan - Birdcage Bookends  

Floorplan - Round Beaded Frame - Cat

Half-Deer - Basic Rectangle Rug - Pinks   

Half-Deer - Basic Stringlights - White  

Hive - Simple Skybox

Keke - Winter Tin - Snowdrop Wintersky (Store no longer available)

Llorisen - Georgina Mirrors 

Muniick - Roebling Lounge Vintage Bar Cart - Full Set

O.M.E.N - Dear John - Pin Cushion  (Gacha Item) (Store no longer available)

Paper Moon - Tattooed Plaster Hands - Entomology

Peaches - Impassioned Vanity - w/ Animations  

Peaches - Zonlicht - Kiwi Bird Sit 

Puddles - Nana's Round Trinket Boxes  

Second Spaces - Flea Market Finds - Vintage Fashion Sketches (Gacha Item)

Soy - Fiber Optic Color Changing Light

Spruce - Happy Clocks - Ice   

Tres Blah - Jolie - Round Bottle (Gacha Item)

Vespertine - Exotic Plants / Pilea  

West Village - Frederick Tufted Bench  

What Next - Isabelle Perfume Tray  

What Next - Quatrefoil Wall Sconce 

What Next - Monstera Plant

My New House - The Rest of It

Finally we're here...the last post about my (not really so) new house. It's been a long journey to get here, and frankly this is probably not something I'll ever do again. This has been crazy! The house has actually been done for a while, but blogging it has been a chore. 

This last post will encompass the "Main Bathroom", the "Outside Laundry and Shower Area", and the decor on the "Back of the House". I'm not going to detail any of the landscaping stuff, because UGH, but if you have any questions about anything you see, as always, hit me up in the comments and I'll be happy to get any information you need. 

The Main Bath:

Bathrooms in some of these open houses can be a challenge. You don't want to completely close them off, but you do want some privacy, especially for the toilet area. No one wants to watch anyone poop. Well, maybe some people do, and I'm not one to kink shame, but in general. So I used some wall panels, and made a little nook for the toilet, and tried to use plants to provide some additional privacy. 

Before:

After:

D-LAB - Sea Side Long House 

Main Bathroom Credits:

Apple Fall - Aspidistra in Wicker Planter 

Bazar - Arizona rug bath 1

Bazar - Arizona Towel Hanger

Bazar - Alessandra Folded Towels

Bazar - Alessandra Toiletries

Bazar - Alessandra Toothbrushes

Black Nest - Kaipaus Hair Care  

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Lil Shelf 

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Roll  

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Vanity 

Dust Bunny - guiana chestnut tree

Dust Bunny - potted dragon tree 

Dust Bunny - lauren bathroom . cotton ball container  

Dust Bunny - lauren bathroom . qtip container

Dutchie - Natural Sponge 

Fancy Decor - Donan Painting 

Fancy Decor - Copper Magazine Holder  

Fancy Decor - Crane Toilet 

Floorplan - Wireless Blow Dryer / Green (Gacha Item) 

Fourth Wall - Breyta Wall Panel - Ridges 

Fourth Wall - Hreinn Walk-In Shower 

Llorisen - Illya Marble End Table

Mithral - Discorea Elephantipes (Pack A) 

Pitaya - Vintage Baskets 01 (painted)

Second Spaces - Dean Powder Room - Towel Rack

Vespertine - Exotic Plants / Pilea 

Vespertine - Get Naked Bath Mat.

What Next - Wine Glass Decor 

Outside Shower and Laundry:

No Beach House is complete without an outdoor shower because who wants people dragging all that sand inside? I opted to add in a laundry area here as well, because you need somewhere to wash your towels and swimsuits, right? I covered it all with an awning, to protect against the rain AND the sun, and have a cabinet nearby, stocked with toiletries, towels, and laundry items.

Before:

After:

Outside Shower and Laundry Credits:

Ariskea - Ryu Rattan  Baskets

Astralia Creations - Modular Laundry (Washing Machine Units) 

Astralia Creations - Modular Laundry (Drying rack) 

Baiba Design - FULL PERM - Window Awnings 

Balaclava!! - Melby Soap Bottles (Cool)  

Balaclava!! - Melby Soap Bottles (Warm) 

Bazar - Alessandra Toiletries 

Bazar - Floria-Bathroom tray

Black Nest - Kaipaus Hair Care

Dust Bunny - Laundry Room Clutter - Cloth Stack 

Dust Bunny - Laundry Room Clutter - Large Cloth Stack  

Dust Bunny - Laundry Room Clutter - Containers

Dust Bunny - Laundry Room Clutter - Detergent Bottles  

Dutchie - Natural Sponge 

Dysfunctionality - Zen Bamboo - Long Rectangle

Fourth Wall - Industrial Shower 

Krescendo - Towel Rack - Monochrome 

Naturi - Indoor Potted Ornamental Grass

Naturi - Banana Oriental Indoor Plant  

The Nature Store - Sarala Flat Rug (Natural Sisal)

The Back of House Decor

The front of this house is plain and imposing, and I left it that way BECAUSE it's not inviting, and to be honest, I dig that. Being on a sim with many parcels, you gotta do what you gotta do to keep people out of your private space. 

But, the back of the house, which faces the beach, is wide open, so of course I'd stock it with seating, plants, decor, and most importantly...a grill. 

Back of House Decor Credits:

Dahlia - Reyhan - Hanging Macrame - Cream

Dust Bunny - Life Ring (Gacha Item)

Half Deer - Mr. Frog's Water Garden - White

Jian - Asbury Side Table

Mithral - Ficus Drupacea Planter (Pack A)  1

Pitaya - Decorative terracotta vases

The Nature Store - Sarala Flat Rug (Natural Sisal)

Trompe Loeil - Glass Buoy Lights

Trompe Loeil - Konane Patio Chair

What Next - Palisades BBQ Grill

And there you have it! Now I'll be going back to my One Room Challenges, as you saw on the last post. Thanks for following along on this project, and for your patience as it took me so long to get it done. Onward and upward! 

One Room Challenge #2 - The Music Room

The "new" house is finished, pictures of the Owner's Bath and outside areas are taken, but OMG the credits are a crazy snarl, and I just haven't had the mental bandwidth to untangle them. 

So instead I opted to do another room from my One Room Challenge. The first one was here, and the initial post explaining what's going on is here. 

This time, I had a hankering to do a music room. It seems to be a type of room you don't see in SL very often, so I thought it would be fun. I dug around in my inventory, swearing I had a grand piano to build the room around, only to remember that I had bought it for a friend. While LISP Bazaar is unfortunately no longer inworld, I thankfully managed to find it on the Marketplace. It's a gorgeous piece. And it actually plays music! 

I decided to make the room itself mint green. Why? Well...because I like the color. And everything lately seems to be grey, grey, grey, so I thought a pop of color would be fun. It's an accent color in one of the rugs (which are all grey - HAH!), and provides a neat contrast with the black and white of the rest of the furniture. 

Of the artwork, the opera textures on the posters were purchased on the Marketplace, but it was years ago, and they're no longer available that I can find. And every musician should have a world map to track where they've been on tour. 

On to the credits!

Apple Fall - 'iFall' Notebook 2015  

Aw, Crap! - Neutral Ground Rugs  

Balaclava!! - Ruiz Lamp  

Black Sand - B.S Plants & Vase Vol 1 Bird of Paradise A  

Black Sand - B.S Plants & Vase Vol 1 Calathea Orbifolia B  

Black Sand - B.S Plants & Vase Vol 1 Strelitzia Nicolai A  

Black Sand - Plants & Vase Vol 1 Flamingo SwissCheese Plant A 

Brocante - Leather Beanbag / cream A   

Celeste - Alchemy Ball

Consignment - Dino Record Table - Grey 

Dust Bunny - Blanket Stool  

Dust Bunny - Guiana Chestnut Tree    

Fancy Decor - Russell Floorlamp  

Fetch - Pride Clutter

Floorplan - Scattered Sheet Music

Hive - Simple Skybox

Keke - Office chair . dark  (No Longer Available.)

Keke - Organizer desk . white  (No Longer Available.)

K.G.The Rug Store - Rough Worn Pattern Grey Areag Rug # 41

KraftWork - Belltown Office . Art Books  

KraftWork - Belltown Office . Fabric Box  

KraftWork - Belltown Office . Office Rug  

KraftWork - Runner Rugs . Boho Set . Gray Flowers  

LISP Bazaar - Persimmon Grand Piano - Noir  

LISP Bazaar - Persimmon Grand Piano Stool - Noir 

Llorisen - Floris Floor Lamp   

Mithral - Terrarium Coffee Table (Silver)  

Naturi - Banana Oriental indoor plant  

Naturi - Indoor Potted Ornamental Grass  

Ozzy - Decorative Birds - 003 

Peaches - Resolutions Clutter - Calendar  

Peaches - Resolutions Clutter - Pens  

Peaches - Resolutions Clutter - Planner  

Pilot - Traveler's Map 1    

Soy - Pinned Poster (vertical) w/AO  

Sway's - [Febo] Flowerpot with Monstera . lines  

Thunk! - Series 1 Blue Drumset   

Vespertine - Dahlia Garden Chair

What Next - Hanging Guitar (Black)  

What Next - Hanging Guitar (Classic)  

What Next - Hanging Guitar (London)  

What Next - Hanging Guitar (Venice)  

What Next - Bottle of Beer - dispenser  

What Next - Pizza Boxes Decor  

What Next - Sago Palm Plant (planter)  

What Next - Wine Bottle & Glass - dispenser 

My New House - The Bedroom

And now, the bedroom. My sanctuary. As you'll see in the after images, I nixed the original bed and wardrobe I had picked out, as Bazar released a bed that matched the living room couch, and I had to have it. It has that same boucle' texture and low profile that I loved on the couch, so getting it was a no brainer. As for the wardrobe, I wanted something simpler, and found one in my inventory that I've had for years that still works. I try to keep my bedrooms calm spaces...cozy but not cluttered, and with soothing and calm colors. I think this fits the bill well. 

I did put up a glass partition to separate the bedroom from the bathroom. Mainly because I kept thinking about "Mythbusters", and their "Poo is Everywhere" segment, and pictured the toilet spewing gross stuff all over my jewelry.. 🤣 It's tinted, so provides some privacy, but still transparent enough to let the light through. 

Before:

And After:

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below! I'm hoping to finish up the house in the next post...I've never taken this long to decorate one house before, but with everything going on it's taken longer than usual, and I'm ready to be done with it already. 

Credits:

Apple Fall - Clay Cat - Jour 

Apple Fall - Female Bust w/ Cloth - White Porcelain 

Avani - Shea Collection Low Pouf, All 

Bazar - Milena Magazines 

Bazar - Milena bed 

Bazar - Milena night table 

Chez Moi - Paloma Jewelry Box Pale

DaD - Mandarin Spa Sensory Rug (Gift) 

Difference - Vanity Table V.5 Single white 9 

Dust Bunny - Quirky Planters 2. Lady Vase 

Elm - Ava Vanity Jewellery Stand 

Elm - Ava Vanity Ring Organizer

Enaitch - The Flower Collection  

Enaitch - Tubes lights (black)

Erratic - LSM - Alarm Clock - Black (Gacha Item) 

Fancy Decor - Pearl Embellished Egg RARE (Gacha Item)

Fancy Décor - Donan Painting 

Fancy Décor - Obelisk - Group 

Fancy Décor - White and Gold Chain Frame 

Fetch - Ingrid Glasses 

Half Deer - Geometric Crystal Mobile - Gold - Table v2 

Half Deer - Neon Sign - Hello Gorgeous 

Harold Davidov Creations - White Cabinet 

K.G.The Rug Store - Gray White Contemporary Rug #2 

Mithral - Pyramid Plant Shelves (White) 

Moss & Mink - Pressed Flower frames

The Vordun - Diana 

The Vordun - Portrait of a Woman 

Tres Blah - Jolie Chic Perfume (Gacha Item)

Tres Blah - Jolie Vintage Bottle (Gacha Item)

Vespertine - summer wildflowers hinged vase. 

What Next - Toasty Slippers (Group Gift) 

My New House - Entry Hall and Guest Bathroom

Ideally, this should have been the first area I decorated, not the third, but I'm working left to right through the house, so here we are. 

Normally, I wouldn't make a big deal about the entry hall, but since this was an area that needed SOMETHING, and took me more time and effort than I had planned, I figured I'd give credits where credits are due. 

I mentioned earlier that this space was/is DARK. The bathroom was a small black cubbyhole that required some white tile textures to brighten it up, and the hallway needed lighting and some color. I think the final results came out pretty good! I like it, anyway. 

The Hall Before:

The Hall After:

The Guest Bath Before:

The Guest Bath After:

(Sorry these after pics are a bit wonky. It's a small and skinny space, which makes it hard to photograph.)

I separated the credits by room, to make it easier to navigate. As always, if you have any questions, or want any further information, please drop me a comment! 

House

D-LAB - Sea Side Long House

Hall

Consignment - Open Road Collection - Postcards (Gacha Item)

Dust Bunny - Amy's Memorial Garden (Currently unavailable)

Dutchie - Euro Coins (Gift)

Fancy Decor - Aloe Phone Dock 

Fancy Decor - Monolith of Merit 

Fetch - Pride Clutter 

Floorplan - Postcard Collection - Hipster 

Fourth Wall - Kanna Runner Rug 9

Fourth Wall - Vers Vanity Mirror & Shelf  

Half Deer - Vertical Wall Garden - Medium 

Half Deer - Vertical Wall Garden - Small 

(Wall Garden currently available at Equal10) - 

Hive - Leather Tote - Yellow

KraftWork - Decorated Hive Bookshelf 

Nutmeg - Midsummer Laze Flip Flops 

Nutmeg - Midsummer Laze Sandals 

Schultz Bros. - Modern Closet Chair 

Soy - Hanging Antique Kimono 

Square - Clique Ring Pendant 

Vespertine - Exotic Plants - Button Fern

What Next - Picture Light

Guest Bath

Balaclava!! - Magazine Rack 

Balaclava!! - Melby Set - Soap Bottles

Bazar - Toronto Set - Gents tag 

Bazar - Toronto Set - Ladies tag 

Bazar - Maldives Set - Mirror 

Bazar - Maldives Set- Toilet 

Bazar - Maldives Set- Bathroom Sink 

Bazar - Arizona Set - Bathroom trash bin 

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Men/Women sign 

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Restroom sign 

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - Roll 

Consignment - Gabor Bathroom - lil Shelf 

K.G.The Rug Store - Rough Worn Pattern Grey Areag Rug # 41 

Mijn Boutique - Minimal Frames (Currently unavailable)

MudHoney - Teardrop Sconce 

What Next - House Plant - Rubber Tree (stand) 

Tile Textures:

McMinnar's Oddments - White tile walls

Two World Textures - Tile Herringbone Ceramic Long White Seamless Texture