I am trying to get my drawing/craft area totally organized and re-done. Might even move it to another room completely. I have been browsing Pinterest for inspiration. I tend to gravitate to white/beige/cream wall colors. As much as I've tried to be that colorful wall person, at my core I'm pretty boring when it comes to paint. I really like pops of color, though. Pink, red, turquoise are some of my favorites! A couple days ago I purchased a bunch of storage containers for my art/craft supplies...but I'm still trying to think of some fun, unique ways to store my extra supplies.
Oh, and I promised Phil a "Man" area somewhere in the house...so thinking of ideas for there, too:). One of our rooms would be perfect to add a big cushy reading chair in the corner and a nice electric fireplace. (Phil asked for a bunch of bookshelves, too. He is a huge, huge reader.) Here are some of my favorites from Pinterest tonight.
We have a funny house. It is an A-frame. It's basically a triangle with two small additions. In one of our addition rooms, there is a funky space up in the wall being hid by ugly mirror doors. I'm pretty sure we could convert that to a nice little bed...Something to think about:) I love beds in the wall. And because of the weird shape of our home, we have a lot or wasted.weird.funky. spaces. Perfect for a project!
Oh. And those curtains are my favorites ever! From Urban Outftters. Think I might have to work in some good old pink!
Have you got the organizing/rearranging/sorting out bug??
*squee* I love love love those bunk beds inset into the wall with curtains! OMG!!! will have to pin this myself so I can remember when we are ready to build our own house. I would love to get organized. I hope you post pics when you get all settled!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I am swooning over that second picture... that ceiling. Although, when I was 15 I was a guy's date to a party (as in a finger foods and we were supervised party) and they had a loft with a ceiling like that. I was chasing a cat around wanting cuddles and managed to run headfirst into it and knocked myself out. Yeah. I am smooth.
ReplyDeleteYes Krista!
ReplyDeleteWe still have lots of boxes of books that I am wishing I had not moved so many with us this time! Hanging on to lots of old stuff!!!!
So I have to tackle them soon, they are in the way! My/Our;) office/studio is due to be organized too. Just thinking for a bit though.
I will let you know whats been happening in the kitchen next blog post! Its all happening.
xo Sue
Astrachic Studio
Northern Territory, Australia
I saved a few of these photos for future inspriation. Loooove the curtains! :)
ReplyDeleteWowwww, can you please come over and visit me :) Wowww .... this looks really fabulous, love your beautiful place and your storaging !!!
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Already started..if u go on my blog you will send I did the wild wall thing last year..Now I have started to purchase new furniture. I ordered two beautiful tables from Ikea and the legs are basket holders. The tops are glass with a neat pattern..Eventually I will be converting our spare room but for now I am in the den and I am not complaint because I have a huge space...Containers lets just say that baskets and I have a very special bond..already know the ones I want for my new tab..well good luck with your room your first pic was one I looked at last night very nice...
ReplyDeleteOh Krista, those photos are beautiful, if only I had the space,££,time - still one day perhaps. Will save a few ideas for the future.
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I'm on doing the same with my craft room hun its all going to get refitted I'm actually thinking of buying a cheap 2nd hand kitchn then either painting it orchanging the door.....depending what I go for. Love the top pic & the last pic I'm not a pink person I love girly things on my creations but otherwise the only pink I've ever had is in Natalie's room I didnt even have pink as a kid......huge tomboy type person lol. I love warm colours & a country type feeling to things, ya know kinda romantic lol....so they are the things I'm adding to my craft room I want it be be more homely & cosy instead of office/cluttered/mess look........you dont want to know the look it has at the mo.....think world war lol.
ReplyDeleteAnyway hun I wanted to thank you for the lovely comment on the birth of my grand-daughter I am on cloud 9 I really am people keep asking me if I feel old now & OMG not at all I actually keep asking myself if I am old ENOUGH lol....at least I wont have to worry about dislocating a hip when I'm doing street dancing with her...yeah she is sooooo gonna be dancing with me lol. They have now decided to call her Payton-Lea (pronounced lee) which I think is cool & adds that unique-ness.........
wow thats a long post well if you cant sleep read this & before you get to the end all you will be seeing is zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's.
MMwah lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Hey sweets!
ReplyDeleteIn google reader I was thinking that first shot actually WAS your studio.. and was gobsmacked! hah! I just posted about organising my studio too.. the 'new year' bug to make all things fresh hit me too.
http://needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/studio-tour.html
Happy plotting.planning.schemeing.dreaming!
xo
Mel
needle and nest
Love Love Love these.. Makes me want to do home renovations!
ReplyDeleteYES! I get the organizing, rearranging bug a few times a year. You can guarantee I get it after Christmas, Spring time for spring cleaning, and then again in the Fall to get ready for back to school. I LOVE to clean out closets. This year I am excited to redo the kids bedroom and its a challenge because it is a small shared space. I will post pictures when I get started! BTW, I love beds in walls! My mom has that fireplace in her house which i keep asking her to give to me, and the way that craft room is organized instantly puts me in a good mood. glass storage jars on shelves, yes please! I have been saving glass jars lately. Love your Pinterest. I just joined yesterday.
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I feel you. Every January, I start pulling out old Victoria magazines and going through them to find my next design project. I actually change my room with each season. I have it down to a simple science: reversible comforter, three throw pillows, three bed pillows, two curtains, a couple of paintings, and a lampshade. I just sew/recover those items, and I have a new room. lol I get bored so easily with decor. I can't wait until this weekend when I can get my organization on.
ReplyDeleteooooohhhh I'm in love with these pics, want a new house NOW!!
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I must admit your beds in the wall scenario is an interesting one. I hate re-organizing for I can never find my things - I must be a real creature of habit I think. I'm still getting used to my craft room after all the upheaval & there are still a few things left for me to find again - I've put them somewhere very safe indeed.
ReplyDeleteIt will be fascinating to see what you come up with.
Paula (PEP)
oh wow look at those craft room pics.i would love a craft room, i have mine in the corner of my living room but then again i love being surrounded by my family while i craft :D
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing krista :D
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Oh my goodness, I'm the same way! I LOVE TO ORGANIZE <333
ReplyDeleteI love those curtains, too... and I would love to see pictures of your own home!
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