I am especially pleased as the furniture and fittings (desk, cabinet, shelf, pegboard, accessories) came in at just under my budget of $300. I would have loved to have thrifted some items rather than buy brand new, but as I wanted the room ready as soon as possible, I went for the next best thrifty option: IKEA.
The room is the smallest in the house so it was a bit of a push to squeeze everything in, but I am glad we decided to keep the guest bed. I have already been crocheting on it this morning, with a cup of tea by my side.
I am a bit of a fusspot when it comes to dust, so I had to have a cabinet with glass doors to keep dust off my fabrics and yarns. This IKEA cabinet is just the right size - big enough to hold my current fabric and yarn stash, but not so big that I would be tempted to go on a fabric shopping spree to fill it up! I have my fabric on the top half, and the bottom half has my yarn, minky, and interfacing. Unfortunately my felt sheets were too large to fit the cabinet so they are sitting on top for now until I can figure out a more permanent home for them.
I had the pegboard cut to size at my local hardware store, and my husband mounted it onto a frame. It was a yucky dirty white colour so he gave it a lick of paint using some leftover pale pink paint from Alice's nursery.
For wall art, I created my own 'Keep Calm' poster, using the poster generator by Keep-Calm-O-Matic, then printed it and popped it into an IKEA Virserum frame.
I also displayed some of my hoop embroidery on the angled wall next to the desk. I am imagining this wall covered with hoops in a few years' time.
It is so nice to finally have a space that is completely customised and away from the hustle and bustle of family life. And with plenty of storage too.
But I have to say, the absolutely best thing about it is: it has a door ;)
What an absolutely beautiful environment for you to be creative in Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki! You know what the best thing is - it has a door!! :p
DeleteLooks fantastic! Not cluttered like mine - but you know me, I like a little bit of chaos :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Just give me a few days ;)
DeleteGorgeous. Looking at your goodies organised so neatly makes me want to purge on supplies! Having a bed in the same room would be terrible for me. I'd give myself two days before it became a complete dumping ground!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to have everything in its place I must admit! I am sure the bed will become a dumping ground haha, just give me some time ;)
DeleteOh how beautiful!! May it inspire lots of new creating!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alyce!
DeleteLooks good. Good luck with keeping it so organised. My space is half my living room, but somehow the whole room gets used. I enjoy tidying it up though.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what goodies you are inspired to make.
S xx
I am a bit of a neat freak so the clutter in my living room was driving me nuts! And I didn't have proper storage so everything was everywhere. Loving having a minimalist living room again :)
DeleteOh wow.. what an inspiring room!! Although I would love to snatch most of that gorgeous fabric :)
ReplyDeleteOi hands off my fabric haha :P
DeletePlease can I move in - I promise that I will keep everywhere dust free and will always put things back in the right place - so jealous x
ReplyDeleteHahaha Sue it has everything a crafter needs right, fabric, sewing space, and a bed ;)
DeleteEverything you touch is so pretty Sedef! Love the space. I need a peg board!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I strongly recommend the peg board, only been using it for a day but it is so amazingly useful!
DeleteGorgeous! No eating Tim Tams in that room! hehe x
ReplyDeleteHehehe Cass! Dammit I want a Tim Tam now :)
DeleteIt's beautiful! I'm working on my craft room now and have chosen some ikea pieces for organizing as well. Love your embroidery hoops!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacey! IKEA rocks :)
DeleteIt's beautiful! I'm working on my craft room now and have chosen some ikea pieces for organizing as well. Love your embroidery hoops!
ReplyDeleteIt looks terrific. I really love your desk; I've been looking at the same one for myself to use as a sewing table. I'd love to hear how it works for you.
ReplyDeleteI would have liked a bigger desk for more cutting / crafting space, but unfortunately the size of the room dictated it. I do have a very big cutting mat and it is just wide enough for that and my sewing machine. Loving it so far!
DeleteWell done! This looks just perfect to work in and imagine projects. I am starting to design my own and I love the idea of cupboards with glass doors as the fabrics and wool etc are too pretty to hide away. Once again, well done! xx
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about displaying fabric and yarn Chel!
DeleteIts so beautiful, I'm jealous of the door mine are sliding doors and it doesn't keep toddlers out
ReplyDeleteExactly Mel, toddler proofing was right at the top of my priority list. And by that I mean that he can't get in :P
DeleteI have so much craft stuff I can't even get into my room to craft! I need a craft fairy.
ReplyDeleteTime for a destash Paula? ;)
DeleteIt's gorgeous Sedef, what a lovely little haven you've created!
ReplyDeleteS x
Thanks Sandra! :)
DeleteWhat a great space! I wish you many hours of creating! Cx
ReplyDeleteThank you :) A week in and I have made a few minor changes but it is wonderful!
DeleteSedef - I saved this post to come back later to comment. Your space is just beautiful. So inspiring to sit and create in. My space needs a huge tidy up (something for school holidays). My sewing cabinet is actually my beside table but I think I could still make it a little bit pretty like yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming back to comment Jane! Glad you liked the space. It's not huge but meets my needs, and didn't cost an arm and a leg either :)
DeleteThis is so lovely - simple & sweet! Out of curiosity - would you mind sharing what model cabinets you picked? I have been looking for something similar to match my ikea desk.
ReplyDeleteThe glass door cabinet is Borgsjo, here's the link. Great price!
Deletehttp://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S99908465/
and the drawers are called Alex
DeleteI loved the tip and the organization, very creative. To have a place like that makes all the difference.
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