Craft Haven: Guest Craft Room Before and After
This party link is just up my alley right now, as I too, am trying to organize my creative space. I think the new calming space is great! (although I have to admit I like the bright before as well! Am I the only one that likes both spaces?) Here is the Big Reveal from Persnickety Peacock.
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard about my office for a while. When I first moved into my house (about six years ago), I was much more interested in bright and vibrant colors. So, when I decorated…I went for crazy, lively, and busy.
Now that I’ve progressed past my 20s (don’t you like that wording), I’ve decided I like calming colors and lots of organization. Here is the new look and a narrative of what has changed.
This is my work station…I love it.
Previously, I had a curtain that hid shelves. When I redecorated the office, I added a wall with double folding doors. It looks much more organized and really finishes off the room (although I’m not showing what is behind them).
I wish I had a picture of the terrible light fixture that was in my office previously. I picked a chandelier from a fabulous antique shop in my area (Dupree’s).
I added a cutting table which also provides additional counter space.
Best part of the cutting table…it folds down too. Oh, and I sewed new curtains (which need to be fixed on one side, so I’m not going to show you a wider picture).
I added these built-ins when I first moved in to my house, but I did purchase new drawer knobs during the redecoration. I like this glitzy look, and I think they go well with the new chandelier.
A close-up of the new knobs.
This fabric was the inspiration for the wall color. I found it at Fabric and Fringe, and brought it in with the chair cushions and this idea board. **The idea board will be Tuesday’s tutorial.
I kept the white photo storage boxes. They hold crafting supplies and not photos.
I purchased these glass jars at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and used them to organize my ribbon. They bring in a tiny punch of color.
I used a magnetic knife organizer from The Container Store for my collection of sewing scissors.
This might be my favorite functional item…I attached serge protectors under each side of my desk. Now I can plug in my sewing machine, serger, iron, lamp, phone, stamp embosser, etc., all at once.
I spray painted these thread organizers, and hung them behind my sewing machines.
These came from a local thrift store, and I spray painted them for a clean look.
I love these tiles. I purchased them at A Classy Flea, and I updated them with some glossy white spray paint. Oh, and I moved my white file cabinet out from the closet to use as more counter space.
This is my least favorite area…it is a little crowded and messy. However, everything I have out is something I use on a regular basis.
What do you think? I love it! It is definitely my personality, and every time I walk by…I smile!
The space is absolutely wonderful,
it makes me want to sew something right now!
What do you all think?
>Love the white!!I too have made the big switch from bold and bright to soft and comforting. I may just have to steel the knife organizer idea, my peg board is full. Looks great!!
>Wow that is beautiful. Mine is still bright…maybe I need to mature a little. Tee hee 😉
>I know you don't know me, but please scoot over cause I'm moving in. Seriously, that is such a beautiful space for creating!
>Great craft room – I love it!
>amazing! I love how serene it is! beautiful space to create, live and dream! 🙂
>Oh my! Love your room. White has such a calming effect. I'm slowing adding more of it in my rooms and it makes such a difference. Thank you for the inspiration!
Blessings,
Marie
https://emmacallsmemama.com
>I am totally diggin this….and your blog! I'm scratching my head though, trying to figure out how I've not found you before now!! Love your blog! ~LA
>Mouth still hanging on floor – drool all over my keyboard!!! i just love it!
>Very nice! I love the serene colors too. Maybe it's because life gets crazier we want colors that are less so as we age? Whatever it is, your room looks great! I had a space with many of the same elements you have in your room. I miss it. Enjoy!
>I have to know more about the fabric you used for inspiration. It's calling my name! Do you know who makes it or what it's called?
>I like both looks! I must say I'm a little jealous of your space and room. Someday I'm hoping to have a craft room, and learn how to sew. Great job. Happy creating!!
>LOVE IT, I wish my room was as big as that so that I could install counterspace like this!!!
I would love for you to stop in at my place when you have time. on my blog there is a flickr link to my studio. I can't decide if I want to paint my walls into something more serene and drop the pattern I used? I was trying to go for classy with a touch of girly pink. http://www.lovestocreate.com *hugs from conroe, tx!
>Great space! I love the more calming effect of the white room. The accessories are to die for! Love that chandelier!
>I just found your blog and I'm in LOVE with your gorgeous room! I wish I had one exactly like it! You are a genius in my book!! 🙂 LOVE IT!!!
>Your room looks wonderful! Love it!
>Oh is wonderful, pretty in white.
Great job!!!
Hugs
Charo
>Absolutely gorgeous and inspiring! thank you so much for sharing:)
>I also like both the before and after! What a great work space!
>I love the shabby touch . nice clean room to craft in. Debbie Kellly
https://somewhereinstitches.blogspot.com
>I love both the old and the new. In your old one where did you get those pink drawers? I am trying to learn how to organize and those would be perfect. Also, any interest in redoing my craft room haha. I haven't gotten anything done it is a mess and this gives me some inspiration thanks! Paula