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?