The 2019 BHG One Room Challenge Official Post #1

Oct 2, 2019

The Better Homes & Garden One Room Challenge Official Post #1

 

First I’d like to apologize for my lengthy absence from posting. Life caught up with me and I found myself bedridden for a while as I fought dehydration among several other things that the super busy tend to suffer from these days. I’ve also been working hard to finish my latest novel and one other super exciting thing if you haven’t already heard… I’m pursuing my official certification as an Interior Designer. I’ve also officially launched my e-design business, KaSonndra Leigh Designs.

 

Yes, I’m taking my love of all things home decor and reno related and putting them to use for the RIDQC… Residential Interior Design Qualification. For those of you who don’t know what that means, I’ll be able to source products for my design clients and be recognized as an official designer by the trade industry.

 

We’ve written tons of articles about home decor here on LiWBF. I’ve remodeled my ranch home by turning it into an Italian style villa and have one major renovation yet to come. The next logical step was to turn my love of all things home related to an official passion. I enrolled in the New York Institute of Art & Design this past June and haven’t looked back since… Which leads me to some pretty fabulous news.

I’m super excited to be participating in the Better Homes and Garden (BHG) One Room Challenge for Fall, 2019. For this project, I’ve chosen to remodel my son’s bedroom. Since he now attends college full time and has chosen to remain at home while doing so, he needs a space that reflects his change of lifestyle. Take a look at these before pictures and you’ll see exactly what I mean.

While he enjoyed the thrill of riding Jack Sparrow’s pirate ship each night and seeing the Kraken rise up out of the sea, my son along with his outdated bedroom required a new design, one that served multiple purposes.

In a few years, my son plans to finish his degree in cybersecurity and will head out into the world of adulthood. His bedroom will become the new guest sanctuary. To make the transition, we had to choose a design that served two purposes: a show of colors that he enjoys to help him relax while studying and plenty of space for his game playing during downtime. I came up with this plan for his new study/bed/game room.

This challenge will be fun for both him and me as we prepare to take on new roles in our lives. As part of the Better Homes and Garden’s One Room Challenge, I’ll be posting updates to the renovation on Wednesdays. I’m excited to start this new journey and can’t wait to share news of my progress with you as we renovate my son’s room by turning it into a multifunctional getaway. Be sure to stop by the BHG One Room Challenge Blog to have a look at the other guests who’ll be participating along with me.

 

In closing, I’d like for you to keep a few points in mind.
You’re never too old (or too young) to pursue your dreams.
To start a new path in life.
To rock any goal you set your mind to.
Now get out there and be fearless!

 

Much love
KaSonndra

16 Comments

  1. tkpleslie
    tkpleslie on October 5, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Hi Kassondra!

    First of all, congrats on pursuing your design degree –it’s wonderful to know that you are doing that..and also congrats on the launch of your edesign business!

    Secondly, I am looking forward to following along with your progress each week as you redo your son’s bedroom for the #OneRoomChallenge. It will be fun to see the end result in 6 weeks!

    • KaSonndra
      KaSonndra on October 6, 2019 at 5:02 am

      Hi Leslie. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind encouragement. Design has always been my heart. I

  2. Crystal Ortiz
    Crystal Ortiz on October 5, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    How exciting! Can’t wait to see what you do in here. I don’t know about your son, but I have one that age and the laundry & smell make a redecorating project even better: those things get “dealt with” in the process. I’m doing my own master bedroom for the ORC, and will follow along with you. Although I found your link in Leslie’s group. 🙂 Good luck!

    • KaSonndra
      KaSonndra on October 6, 2019 at 5:04 am

      Hi Crystal. Thanks for stopping by. I cant wait to see what you do next.

  3. Lisa Peck
    Lisa Peck on October 5, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Kudos on working on your education for interior design! Excited to see how things progress on this redo! My daughter is a freshman in college and I am thinking about turning her room into a guest room too! While keeping it a home base for her as well!

    • KaSonndra
      KaSonndra on October 6, 2019 at 5:06 am

      Hi Lisa. They grow up so fast don’t they? I appreciate you taking the time to stop by.

  4. Mary Ann Benoit
    Mary Ann Benoit on October 6, 2019 at 12:20 am

    Great to learn a little about the one room challenge. Love the inspiration that you are never to old to follow your dreams!

    • KaSonndra
      KaSonndra on October 6, 2019 at 5:08 am

      Thanks Mary Ann. I try to encourage rather than discourage aa much as possible.

  5. Deborah Main
    Deborah Main on October 6, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Such an inspiring post!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What an achievement. You must be SO excited and happy. And your clients will be too.

    Your son’s room is such a great one to transform. I’m doing ORC too. Can’t wait to follow along and see what you do with his room.

    I like too how you described it as a room for life transitions for both of you. Congrats!! See you on ORC. Good luck!

  6. Janet R Lorusso
    Janet R Lorusso on October 6, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    Looking forward to following along over the next few weeks! And congratulations on pursuing your passion!

  7. s ggem
    s ggem on October 7, 2019 at 12:15 am

    Wonderful! So great to have 2 closets. Can’t see how it all comes out.

  8. Carla Aston
    Carla Aston on October 7, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Looks like a good time to redo! I redid my son’s room finally to a guest room, several years ago. (He’s 31!) He and his wife now stay there when they come home. 🙂

    • KaSonndra
      KaSonndra on October 8, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Time really does fly when we’re not looking doesnt it? Thanks for stopping by.

  9. Carla Bast
    Carla Bast on October 8, 2019 at 9:49 am

    Bravo! Congratulations, and good luck on the #oneroomchallenge “You’re never too old (or too young) to pursue your dreams.” – so true!

  10. Amy Wax
    Amy Wax on October 10, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Hi KaSonndra, Love that you are pursuing your dreams and going for the one room challenge! Wishing you the best with it all 🙂

  11. gityyc
    gityyc on October 11, 2019 at 11:56 pm

    Congratulations on heading back to school. I can’t wait to see your sons room transform in the ORC.

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