The Roof Top Servery - One Room Challenge Week 1

It's that time of year again, the birds chirping, new buds sprouting on branches & the bikes are out. This could only mean one thing... It's One Room Challenge Time!!!

Linda from Calling it Home had a super awesome idea a number of years ago. Select 20 uber talented design bloggers to re-create a room in 6 weeks, all while documenting & sharing the ups downs & in-betweens with readers. This happens every Wednesday.

To catch up on the main 20's posts from yesterday click here.

I've joined in on the fun once again as a linking participant. There 100+ of us & we will post on Thursdays. I spent a few years as a spectator but decided to join in on the fun last fall. To see my very first ORC click here. I had a blast the first time, so I'm biting the bullet once again.

For this season I have selected the roof top servery at my Mom's multi-level townhouse. They are currently undergoing renovations, but before we gut the kitchen, we thought to complete this area next, this way they have a kitchen-like space while they are kitchenless on the main floor. This area also made the most sense for a few other reasons. The main outdoor entertaining space, is the roof top terrace & they love to entertain, so with summer just around the corner & knowing it will be done in 6 weeks we're going for it.

This is what the space looked like just after they moved in. Nothing about this says outdoor entertaining to me, just sadness.

When I saw the area, within a few minutes I knew exactly the direction I wanted to take & I was told if I can have this space done in 6 weeks I could basically do whatever I wanted.

Here is my design plan.
Fresh, Crisp, Clean, Textural, Bold, Graphic & a little bit of Whimsy.

This is what the space looks like now all gutted & ready for greatness.

Heres the master list of things to complete:

replace flooring
built millwork
counter top
backsplash
black glass floating shelf
wall lights
stairwell lighting
sink
faucet
make & install under counter skirt
art
bring in a fridge & dishwasher
cabinet hardware
door hardware
paint exterior door
paint walls including the stairwell
carpet stairs
paint handrail 

accessorize

I'm tired just thinking about all of this.
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Until next week......