New House, New Craft Room!

Remember my old craft rooms? Here are some highlights...

My first was a small bedroom, not bad but a but awkward to set up. (See more)

Then I moved it to the basement and shared the space in the laundry room. This was a lot more functional and accessible. I ended up getting a tv and cable hooked up down there. It was nice and cool down there all summer. 

Now...

We started moving into our new house not long after Myla was born. Like a couple of weeks. Since I had a c-section I didn't do much moving or helping. Just hung out with my bear and watched everything come in the door.

Here is what our house looks like. Our yard was a big pile of weeds and dirt, this looks a lot better. :)

In February I FINALLY got my craft room in order. I am really organized and I love labels. It drives me crazy when things aren't put away where they belong. Since we moved in, my craft room has been piles of boxes and bins piled up on one another. I did work around the mess from time to time, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I do now. 

Before:

Yep, this is was it. Messy.

I searched the internet for inspiration: Google, Pinterest, then I came across Houzz.  

I have always admired library shelves in homes. Ohh, envy...

Mediterranean Staircase design by Denver Design-build Celebrity Communities

Wow.  Great use of space.

Eclectic Home Office design by Los Angeles Interior Designer Annette Tatum

Organized!

After having my head swimming with ideas and envy, its time to plan it and put it together.
I found bookcases at Canadian Tire. I bought 4 Sauder 5-shelf bookcases and 4 Sauder 3-shelf bookcases.

By stacking the shelves with shorter ones on top, they reach almost to the ceiling. 

This got most of my stuff out of boxes. I still need some kind of shelves for in the closet, but so far I have made lots of progress!

After:

 

 

I am so happy with how it turned out. Now I can spend nap time doing something productive.

Craft Room Relocation...

Here are some before pictures...

My incomplete desk and packed closet...

Since we are getting 2 more room mates, I gave up the bedroom I was using in favour of the basement. I do share my new space with the laundry washer and dryer, but I can handle that. My bedroom and bathroom are also in the basement, so now I officially inhabit the entire basement! I kinda feel silly that I hadn't thought of it before. Maybe thats because it was filled with storage boxes, an extra washer and dryer and lots of other things. I cleaned and sterilized the room and moved right in! I think it flows a lot better and its easier to get to everything.

AFTER:

Two big windows let in tons of natural light all day! Love it. See the fish in the vase? He's a Beta, no name yet. Suggestions?
The desk is now complete! Perfect for my sewing machine and serger!
Storage is a bit cluttered looking, I am putting the empty boxes that are on top of the shelf into the crawl space soon. Then I plan to put a curtain up on the shelf to make it look a bit better. I am not in a hurry, it functions well as it is.

Thats my new space and all of its awesomeness. Now to get back to crafting...

Progress

Well, it's going great so far. I got organized. And moved a lot around. I am just waiting for a top for my desk and I will make curtains for the closet.








Nice and organized.


Okay, imagine a top on the shelves.


I am pretty excited!!!

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