Craft Room – IL House Tour
The last room on my IL house tour is the Craft Room!This space was SO much fun to design and build! It was MY space. No one else’s wants, needs, input or concerns to consider. Just whatever my craft lov’in heart desired (and I could bring to fruition!)
I planned out the height of each drawer specifically for certain tools and gadgets.
I imagined where I would want to stand to cut fabric and how to get in lots of “stations” in case I wanted to host a craft night!
Where I would sit while scrapbooking? Facing the TV with Woodsmith Shop playing in the background, of course! Made sure I had outlets in all the right places for times I’d need a glue or embossing gun?
I had to create a large enough work surface for my “sewing station” to have the sewing machine and the serger both out at the same time and added under cabinet lighting for good measure!
Last but not least, I’d need a great big closet to create even more storage for whatever my little heart might ever decide I just couldn’t live without…and could talk myself into purchasing.
And that is my Craft Room.
I haven’t actually used it so I don’t know if all my planning translated into optimum functionality for my crafting needs, but I’d like to imagine that it did!
I haven’t actually used it so I don’t know if all my planning translated into optimum functionality for my crafting needs, but I’d like to imagine that it did!
That’s it.
That is the end of my IL house tour.
I have loved and hated parts of making this ugly duckling the swan it always wanted to be. Now I’m done.
Maybe a little too soon.
I didn’t get to finish everything, but the hubby decided that he wanted this job in Tennessee so I’m willing to move on to my next adventure.
Now all I can do is sit back, wait for a decent offer, and maybe — just maybe, get a little use out of some of these undiscovered rooms!
Hi! I love your home!! it is beautiful! I am fairly new to woodworking and was wondering if you had the plans for the upper cabinets/shelves and the desk that is featured on you last photo on this page.
I think they are divine!! I am looking to build my office desk and this photo gave me great inspiration!
Any help would be appreciated!!
thanks
Saludos!! (from Mexico!)
I just love your blog. I started blogging myself about 6 months ago, it’s a slow build, but I love it. Your site has encouraged me when I need it, and has helped me to learn to slow down with my larger projects and take my time. Because I blog, I always felt I needed to rush everything in a week or two and get it right onto the blog. Watching your progress has helped me find that balance. I have to say I enjoy building more than anything, as I can see you do to. I appreciate all you share and post each day.
Linda
What are the dimensions of this room? I’m trying to get an idea of scale to see if an island will fit in my craft room. Did you leave the standard 4 foot space between the island and the exterior cabinets? GORGEOUS room – great use of space!
I love your site, you’re inspiring. ;O)
Love your craft room. My wife and I just decided to swap our living room into a fmaily room and make the family room into a craft/play room. Did you design/modify/ or buy your island? Love the flat drawers. We need to build something similar for beading and jewelry supplies.