8 Rooms That Say 'Let's Make Something'
If you're lucky enough to have a workshop or craft room, you want it
to be an inviting place that inspires you to get right to work, with
plenty of easy-to-use places to stash your tools, samples and supplies
and a nice big work surface. Dreaming of shaping up your workshop or
turning a bedroom into a studio? Pick up an idea or two from these
deluxe places for makers.
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by Meritage Homes
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Tilt-down paper organizer. Just
at eye level, this tilt-down wrapping paper organizer has slanted
frames that hold sheets of decorative and tissue paper perfectly, making
it super easy to find just the right paper for gift wrapping and
scrapbooking.
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Grid wall. Wall-mounted,
rubberized wire grids (which can be found at commercial/retail supply
stories) are perfect for storing miscellaneous objects that can be hung.
This simple organizing solution will end your days of digging through
bottomless drawers for that missing pair of scissors, roll of tape or
ribbon. Instead, all of your odds and ends can be hung in clear view for
easy access.
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Inspiration board. Every
craft room needs inspiration to get your creative wheels turning. Create
your own inspiration board with a favorite fabric and decorative
ribbon. All of your photos can slip between the fabric and ribbon to
stay in place without tape or tacks.
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Glass cabinets. Designing
your craft room with glass doors not only makes it easier to find
things; it can also help you know when to stock up on necessary items.
If you're retrofitting existing cabinets, just replace the doors and
keep the boxes.
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Magnetic chalkboard.
Magnetized chalkboard paint turns a blank, boring wall into a
double-duty organizational tool. Search for it at your local hardware
store and follow the directions. You usually need several coats, but the
extra functionality will be worth it.
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Mobile island. Put an
island on wheels to accommodate any craft room's size or layout. Lock
the wheels when you need surface space to work on, or wheel it out of
the way when your scrapbooking group comes over.
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Cubbies. Simple cubbies —
whether built in or freestanding — offer great storage and style
opportunities. Categorize your crafting supplies however you want — by
color, size or style — to create a storage installation that becomes
part of your room's decor.
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Remove cabinet doors. This
easy fix works in almost any craft room. Simply remove doors from upper
cabinetry for instant open shelves that put your favorite items on
display in plain view.
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