English Conservatory Meets Florida Sunroom - The Plan
Welcome back to the evolution of my Florida home, if you’ve missed any of this One Room Challenge series you can find weekly updates here: Intro, The Plan, Custom Windows, Design Changes & Lighting, Renovation Reality
We’ve moved quite a few times resulting in a collection of furniture pieces (more like odds and ends) that don’t really fit this house. I’ve spent years trying to convince myself that each piece was special enough to overcome the awkward disruption of harmony throughout the open living space. I felt justified with this theory when I heard Nora Ephron say - “the bag was a color that went with nothing and therefore went with everything” in, I Feel Bad About My Neck. During the renovation I’ve re-examined and modified my theory in light of new evidence, my house feels cluttered and incohesive.
I know this isn’t a traditional conservatory or sunroom, but these windows are stunning (more on that next week) and the space is filled with natural light. It wants to be a garden inspired room and who am I to disagree.
Feeling overwhelmed after a long renovation that seems never-ending and second guessing my choices, I reached out to my design-savvy friend, Jennifer, to help me define a plan. I love this look and fingers crossed I can finish by the end of the ORC.
Some of the new-to-me pieces are vintage and came from my in-laws home when they downsized. The vintage Dhurrie rug (similar) has been waiting for it’s next chapter since it arrived from Boston. I’m planning on layering it on top of a handmade Rush House woven rug. The tessellated bone sideboard resembles one currently in Palm Beach and I’m hoping to find a way move it across Alligator Alley (if you know, you know).
I’m excited for this room to come together and thankful my husband has given up hope on having a vote in the process. Working better under self-imposed press, I’m once again hurrying to get this post up for the fall One Room Challenge®. Here’s some of the plan for creating this look.
