This is my craft room. I'be had it just over a year now....lovely isn't it?
Well Yes it is, but after using it for a year I realise there is a problem? I don't actually use it!!!...I just don't get it, I have all my favourite things in there, I love the colours and its dual purpose with the futon in so people can stay over or I can sit and relax. But as you can see I just dump things in it. I am really into my painting at the moment but I always end up in my dining room, I just can't seem to paint where I am suppose to.
I am thinking it may need a major de-clutter and makeover, but no idea what I want, as in theory I want what I've got.......Help!!!
Your gorgeous dining room is bright and iconic, maybe your craft room needs some bolder decor, maybe you are drawn to the reds and the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI was given the spare room (before baby no 2 needed it) and it was lovely, all mine and purposely set up for my craft...yet I never used it. Like yourself I set up shop on the dining room table. I have since taken over the dining room totally.
ReplyDeleteI found I was shut off from the hustle and bustle of the house, used to family noise it was too quiet and solitary in my craft room.
{Dab and a dash.}
Our house isnt big enough to have my own craft room - but I do have a craft cupboard for everything. I blogged the other day about storage inspiration, so why not check it out x
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I always end up in the sitting room too, even though I have a nice room to work in. But I agree with Dawn, maybe you need more inspiring colour in your decor, as the colours (which are GORGEOUS)are possibly a little too relaxing.
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Maybe it needs to look more 'workmanlike' whatever that means ;-) It's too comfortable and there are too many distractions, like looking out of the window. . . I used to have my drawing desk side on to the window as I am right handed, and the light was just right for drawing as my hand's shadow didn't get in the way. maybe move things round a bit and put all your craft stuff in there so you have to go in there to get it.
ReplyDeleteI'd try and have a bit of a change around and maybe a de-clutter (says the queen of clutter)
ReplyDeleteI'd move the desk so it is side on to the window and I would put my easel near the window for when I was doing bigger paintings that I could leave out but I must admit I like to do most of my painting in my kitchen.
Jan x
Maybe you like to work in a relatively clear space, so you find it easier to work in your dining room which is very spacious and tidy. Its strange where we like to situate ourselves. I have to work facing a window not so much for the light as a painter would need I just feel comfortable that way otherwise I feel annoyed about what I am making and less likely to finish it.
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