Finally coming to my senses and committing to an industrial look for my studio.
In my cottage the rooms are small, but I am able to have an entire room dedicated as a creative space. The studio room is tiny being only 8 by 10, so space has to be utilized well.
Over the years, I have tried to use vintage or found furniture and it may seem like it will work but in the end it's just ineffective for me. The hodge podge of furniture justs adds to the clutter of my room.
What a joy it has been to design a space that has be completly refurbished with new wiring, fixtures and fresh paint. The walls were painted with a pale shade of grey that has a tint of green.
Too much time was spent trying to figure out how I was going to get everything is this room. My previous studio was three times larger than my current space.
While I was out and about this weekend, these heavy duty industrial pieces caught my eye and I decided they were perfect for my studio.
Two wall units and this rolling cart for storage of supplies makes for my ideal studio space. A custom desk and work table is being designed. I still have shelves to put on the walls and hang stuff. I am also thinking of making curtains from vintage barkcloth to soften the industrial edge of the room.
What a pleasure to have drawers and cabinets that will handle the massive weight of paper and supplies.
I love it!
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Congratulations on getting your space newly designed and decorated. What fantastic drawers for organizing and storing your materials. Thanks for sharing; I always enjoy looking at others' creative spaces!
Posted by: Andria | October 23, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Where did you get your industrial units? They are beautiful and just what I've been looking for. My studio is bigger but not as well arranged. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Nancy | October 23, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Nice!!! My idea dresser is sagging under the weight of my camera equipment and ephemera . Good idea to look for industrial type of storage!
Posted by: Julie | October 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Your studio is gorgeous!!! Very crisp and open for creativity! I love it!!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | October 23, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Wonderful pieces for storage. Thanx for sharing. Congrats on getting it done!
Posted by: Sharon Bennett | October 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM
That's looking great!
Posted by: amy in Texas | October 24, 2011 at 07:59 PM
This is fantastic, Patty! I love all the storage space you have now. Funny, I posted about my studio recently. I live in a 150-year old house and I've tried to make my studio in keeping with the antique look of the house. I know what you mean about the lack of storage space, but I really like what you have come up with. Take a peek at mine.
Posted by: katiejane | October 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I 'stalk' blogposts that have studio-photos lately... my son is moving out of the house and I will have my own space! (Never had that before... I'm pretty much excited! Not about my son leaving, but this is a bitter-sweet present he leaves behind so to speak..) I don't know what closets and stuff will work for me yet, and budget is limited, but I soak up every solution and example I see in other's studio's... Thanks for this post dear, it's helpful!
Posted by: Marit | October 30, 2011 at 07:08 AM
My husband brought these home from Sam's Club last year for HIS gun/hobby stuff and I got them for myself this year. We now have matching, very functional storage for our work rooms. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine!
Posted by: robin | October 31, 2011 at 03:40 PM
I saw that in Sept. 2009 you sold a denim cover for the kindle named Denim and Roses. I loved it and thought it would be a nice gift for my mother. Do you know where I might obtain the pattern?
Posted by: Amanda Youngblood | October 31, 2011 at 03:58 PM