For as long as I can remember I've dreamed of having a dedicated craft space. I envisioned large working surfaces, a gift wrapping area, a dedicated table for my sewing machine, well organized bins and a closet to match. Every Christmas Eve as I sit on the floor in our family room or at the kitchen table surrounded by wrapping paper, bows, tags and gifts, I think how much fun it would be to have a wrapping area (not to mention private) so those you purchase gifts for won't see what you got them. I would sometimes take to my previous shared guest bedroom/office space but that has since been cleared out and overtaken by a certain newborn and all of her belongings. ;)
A month before she arrived I set up a very tiny area in our den with a secretary desk and my existing office chair where a bookshelf used to reside, to have as my own working area. Since most of my office stuff is still in plastic totes and the majority of what I'm doing these days (apart from caring for baby) only requires my laptop, I tend to work mostly at the kitchen table in front of our large picture window, but it hasn't stopped me from dreaming once again and brainstorming potential areas where I can create a shared office/craft space. I've been pinning some images for a future home with larger space and came across ideas for shared office/craft spaces of varying sizes. I know I'm not the only one who craves a dedicated crafting space. So, if you have one and are currently wondering how to lay it out to maximize its function, decorate it or are simply in the dreaming stage like I am, I thought I'd share some of my favorite photos as I did recently with gallery wall inspiration which is currently a work in progress for a large wall in our living room.
For those who love a soft & elegant work space. This is gorgeous!
Bold colors are a must in a craft space! They speak to creativity.
Large shared laundry room + craft/office space. Lots of storage is a must!
Simple & Refined. A single accent wall adds so much to a room.
A closet-turned-office/craft space. Close the doors when you're done for the day.
Crafting/Gift Wrapping room
Beautiful wallpaper, a sleek chair and a soft curtain transform a small closet.
Why not remove the closet doors entirely and create built-ins?
A small, narrow room with pretty accents hues create the perfect woman cave.
Simple & Clean. If you only have a corner or part of the guest room.
Classic black + white with pops of color via accessories & a whole lot of storage boxes
All in one centers can assume a bedroom, hall or portion of a living room/family room.
A do-it-all space for drafting, painting, sewing, crafting, gift wrapping, gardening and more.
This layout offers it all. A little bit of inspiration from the home projects page at Rona.
Do you have a dedicated craft space or a room that would serve as one? What is your favorite thing to do in your special space?
Thanks for Reading!
XO
image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
*This was a sponsored post however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
