craft studio: getting organised pt5.
All month we have had fabulous studios and crafty nooks and craft room features – I have been getting some fabulous ideas. Its obvious that one of the main resolutions for crafty folk is to reorganise, de-clutter, simplify or just get some more space in which to craft craft and craft.
Now that you have cleaned up and redecorated and organised and found a home for all your bits and bobs and your stash – you need to think long and hard about your work bench situation. Here is some inspiration to get you started:
jewelry bench : small fold out table : big L shaped bench – lots of space : trestle work table : sewing machine bench with curtain : draws with a bench placed on top : trestle table for a cutting bench : long benches opposite each other : specially designed sewing table : using ikea furniture : mini sewing corner : small corner sewing area :
Whether you have a dedicated craft room or a corner in the kitchen, having your table or work bench at the right height is very important. Make sure you are not stooping when working or you end up with back problems.
You may need an extra table to work on – I have two work tables – one with my equipment set up on permanently – with drawers etc and another multipurpose table used for design, drawing, cutting, writing etc. If you only have a small space then this extra table may need to be a fold up table that can be easily slotted away – or you may need to make use of the kitchen/dining table every now and again.
If you have a dedicated work room then have work benches set up either in an L shape or opposite each other means you can work more efficiently – spread your work out – have different stages or crafts going at the same time.
If you have a small desk set up in the corner of your kitchen or living room then you may want to be able pack up your tools easily and quickly – proper storage will be essential, or else have a neat curtain that can hide your ‘mess’ or projects away.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Wow. Imagine having ANY space to set up your craft stuff. Everything I do has to be done on the dining table and then stashed back away in various pokey cupboards before dinner time. Having a whole room for it would be an incredible luxury.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
OMG…I am soo envious of the owner of that beautiful craft space. I don’t need a room, I just need one tiny corner that will look like the very top picture.
I’m gonna go start nagging my hubby to his early retirement to make me one of those…LOL…hmmmm, or maybe I should sweet talk him.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:25 am
it’s very inspiring!!!