Starting the One Room Challenge on my Shed!

I’m excited to be participating in the One Room Challenge again, this time with my shed! The One Room Challenge (ORC) is a biannual event where interior designers and DIYers come together to transform a room in their homes in just eight weeks. The goal of the ORC is to inspire and motivate others to take on their own home projects, and to show what can be accomplished in a short amount of time. I’m excited to be participating in the ORC again this season for my third year, and I can’t wait to see what everyone else creates!

The plan

This time around on my shed, I’ll be focusing on deep cleaning, decluttering, painting, and new construction materials. I’ll also be repurposing lots of previous furniture/decor (some you may recognize!) with a few new things incorporated here and there. If you’ve just moved, or shuffled your spaces, this might be a fun one to follow for next 8 weeks.

Today’s mood board shows some of my ideas for the space. While I’m not sure what the final product will look like, I’m excited to see where it takes me. I’m hoping to create a space that is both functional and stylish, and that I can use for work.

The challenge

I’m excited to be FINALLY taking on the One Room Challenge in the shed, but it’s going to be push. Because it’s currently looking like a quintessential dump room. Additionally, because I have my hands in interior design every day, it’s easy to get stuck on my own spaces! But I’m going to try to let go of that and focus on making progress, not perfection.

When the choice is to leave the space as-is or make progress on it, for it to be more your own… In my experience, I’m always more satisfied with the latter.

What to expect

Big disclaimer: I might not be able to complete the exterior and every inch of the interior in 8 weeks. The goal is to get enough progress to be able to expand my studio space. And making it look good enough to share some snapshots on social! I want to be able to roll out a floor plan and make notes on it for my clients with ease. To add another area for my video work and Zoom calls. And create a bit more separation from my work and home life.

There might be more uses for the shed as we go, but to be underway on the decluttering, cleaning, drywall and paint will be a great start regardless.

Will I be doing a 3D concept? Most likely.

Do I anticipate wallpaper or pattern incorporated? Most likely.

Can subscribers expect some DIY or decluttering inspiration? 100%.

The blog posts themselves might not be quite as long as the previous two challenges, but I’m also going to be sharing some updates on Instagram live whenever possible. Be sure to follow the blog to see the full transformation, and stay tuned for next week!

About Kaitlyn

Interior design in Ocala, Tampa, & Gainesville, FL | Virtual design in U.S

Kaitlyn Loos [loh-s] is a virtual & in-person designer for interiors. She delights in collaborating with clients to bring contemporary, artful, and functional comfort into their homes.

With over 10 years of creative industry experience, Kaitlyn is a featured, national contributing design expert who also enjoys sharing tips online. With a BFA, she brings her knowledge of design principles, art history, and color theory to every project. And she continues to expand her knowledge of trends, products, and best practices to elevate every space she touches.

Kaitlyn specializes in helping clients choose quality materials for their homes; in addition to 3D design, wallpaper, decluttering and pattern mixing. Tap here to book a free 15-minute consultation now.