Last Updated on May 6, 2021 by lindseymahoney
Who’s ready for the Spring One Room Challenge?! This time around we will be working on our living room and I can’t wait to pull it all together! For the last two years, this room was set up with furniture we purchased 10 years ago after we were married. I love the furniture, but it wasn’t exactly what I had in mind for this space. I just wrapped up our basement makeover and ended up using all of the furniture that I had in the living room. Now the living room is a blank slate!
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For those of you that have popped over to this site for the first time, welcome! I have spent the last 2 years updating our 1967 Cape Cottage house and documenting all of the fun renovations on this blog. The bay window in the image below is our living room.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6083-1024x683.jpg.webp)
This will be my fourth time participating in the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge and it is always a great motivator to update a room in our house. It is such a fun experience connecting with other bloggers who are passionate about design and I always walk away with tons of inspiration.
- Fall ORC ’19 : Dining Room Makeover
- Spring ORC ’20: Boys Bedroom Makeover
- Fall ORC ’20: Master Bedroom Makeover
Here is the master bedroom makeover from the previous One Room Challenge.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_0548-HDR-1-720x480.jpg.webp)
Living Room Before
Here is what the living room looked like when we first moved in. Doesn’t it have great bones? We made a few updates to this room already, but I am going to present the design plans as if we were at the beginning. 🙂 I love the great molding and marble on the fireplace. The blue carpet will come up and white oak wood will go down for a more modern look.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5999-720x540.jpg.webp)
I took down the curtains around the bay window and it let in so much light. I would eventually like to get different treatments up, but it probably won’t be in the next 8 weeks.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5997-720x540.jpg.webp)
For the last 2 years, this area of the room has kind of stumped me. Previously, I set up a table and chairs to play games, but the table was a little too tall. I decided to move the table into the basement and it looks really nice. For this makeover, I am planning to create a second seating area. The first seating area will be around the fireplace.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_5998-720x540.jpg.webp)
Living Room Design
I have purchased a few pieces for the living room from estate sales that have a mid-century vibe and Chris asked to continue that masculine style in the space. I am totally fine with this style direction and have been pulling together warm earth tones and wood furniture as my inspiration. Along with the mid-century vibe, I also want to give this space a musical element. We keep a record player in this room and I just bought a piano from a recent estate sale to include in the design.
![Masculine living room design plans for the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Living-Room-Mood-Board-480x720.png.webp)
My goal for this space to blend old and new pieces to make this room feel super cozy and inviting. I plan on shopping estate sales, thrift stores, retail stores, and even my own home to stay within my budget and create a beautiful space!
I will be pulling design inspiration from the dining room that connects to the living room to create a cohesive look. Here is the dining room:
![Dining room design inspiration for the living room makeover in the Spring One Room Challenge | Building Bluebird #bhgorc #livingroom #vintagedesign](https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mahoney-DiningRoom-PhotoCredit-MaryWyar-01-1024x683.jpg.webp)
That’s all for now! Check in next week when I get started on the renovation! Don’t forget to check out all of the other participants and their projects over on the One Room Challenge blog.
Nicole Q-Schmitz
Friday 14th of May 2021
I really liked your bedroom in the last challenge - excited to see how this room goes :)
lindseymahoney
Wednesday 26th of May 2021
Thank you so much!
Stacy | Blake Hill House
Friday 7th of May 2021
I always love your style, and that living room is such a gorgeous blank slate.
lindseymahoney
Friday 7th of May 2021
Thank you Stacy! :)
Robyn Johanna
Thursday 6th of May 2021
Beautiful mood board, Lindsey! Can't wait to see you bring it to life.
lindseymahoney
Friday 7th of May 2021
Thank you so much!