How to Redo a Craft Room
Craft rooms are usually the most creative rooms in a house. These special spaces are important for homeowners who desire a utilitarian room to make arts and crafts projects in the comfort of their own home. Craft rooms have special considerations, such as organization and lighting, which makes them sometimes a challenging space to design. There are many ways to redo a craft room to create the optimal work area, and the result is a craft room that is comfortable, functional and beautiful at the same time. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Light-colored interior paint
- Paintbrushes
- Paint rollers
- Paint roller pans
- Work table
- Ergonomic chair
- Shelving
- Storage boxes
- Organizational bins
- Baskets
- Art supply jars
- Task lights
- Ceiling track lighting
- Specialty magnifying lamp
- Artwork
- Picture-hanging hardware
- Hammer
Instructions
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Paint the walls a light color. Because craft rooms tend to be full of supplies and organizational units, they often feel visually smaller than their square footage indicates. Give the room a fresh coat of paint in a light hue, such as soft cream or tan, to make the space feel more expansive and provide a neutral backdrop for all the colors and textures of art and craft supplies.
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Incorporate a central working area. Give the craft room design a focal point by adding a large work table to the room. Whether the crafter sews, paints or assembles, a fairly substantial art surface often makes work easier and more efficient. Because artists often sit for long periods of time, add a ergonomic task chair for an area that is comfortable and utilitarian at the same time.
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Add storage. Organization is usually an important part of any craft room redo so choose shelving to store craft items so they are within easy reach. Provide storage boxes and bins as well as baskets and jars to arrange smaller items, and attach labels to create organization of all craft supplies for an organizational work space with style.
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Use task lighting. The creation of crafts is often visually meticulous, so add appropriate task lamps to the central work desk and other art area art stations. Provide ceiling track lighting for rooms that lack natural light, and incorporate specialty lamps with magnifying capability for jobs that require intricate visual work for a craft room redo with optimal visual function.
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Display artwork. Add a touch of artistic whimsy to the room by showcasing various handmade items. Place the pieces on shelves or hang special arts and crafts on hooks to highlight the purpose of the room and give the craft room design added visual interest. Showcasing art in the craft room gives the space an artistic appeal and creates a room that is full of inspiration for the artist who works there.
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Tips & Warnings
Group artwork or crafts in odd-number arrangements for a display that is visually pleasing.
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