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Normally, when I am sharing a full room tour with you guys I am really excited. I love it, and I just want to show you how it all came together! I feel that way today, but I also am kind of bummed out. Not because I don’t love this room – more like because I love it SO much. And because we just decided that we are going to sell our home, which means my time with this lovely space is coming to an end.
Sad face.
BUT – until then, we can enjoy some pretty pictures together. Want to come and see my new craft space? Of course you do! Come on in!
My new craft room is actually the small loft at the top of our stairs. When we first moved into our home, five years ago, we threw a couch, and a desk, and a bunch of book shelves into the room, and then pretty much never used it. Like, seriously, no one ever sat on that couch.
So – I said out with the couch! In with craft storage!
It was such a good decision, guys. I just wish I had done it sooner!
So, this space actually serves several functions – craft room, office, library, and kid’s craft area. First off on the wall to the right I have my office/desk area, peg board, and sewing table (I have never had a sewing table before! It is so awesome not to have to constantly pull my machine out and put it away again. And I can work on a project and my family can still eat dinner! Amazing!)
I loved my quote wall! (Did you catch that? – I lovED it. We decided it better come down before we listed our house, so it is already gone. I have to stop talking about it or else I might cry.)
To make the quote wall, I just wrote out tons of quotes and phrases with my favorite fancy brush pen on white cardstock and stuck em to the walls with tape. It took a lot longer than I thought it was going to take. But I LOVED it.
To the right of the desk, we have our two giant printers and my Silhouette against the half wall.
(P.S. I love my new rug annnnnnd pretty much all of the Nate Berkus for Target line.)
To the left of the desk, we have my pretty little DIY marbled filing cabinet and peg board.
You can get the tutorial for the marble filing cabinet here. Ain’t she purdy?
And – guys – the pegboard is kind of a miracle worker. I mean, I always know where my scissors are! And how about this pretty little ribbon basket?
Nice, right? I spray painted all of the hardware in the room with my favorite gold paint
(Rustoleum Metallic) to give it a little more personality. I used these pegboard baskets from Home Depot.
(Rustoleum Metallic) to give it a little more personality. I used these pegboard baskets from Home Depot.Moving on down the wall, I have my sewing desk, with a chalkboard magnet board hanging above (plus some pretty tissue tassels leftover from my son’s birthday party).
Next door, I’ve stolen a few shelves on the Ikea bookshelves for craft supplies. I especially love having my pretty yarn out where I can see it.
(Get the pattern for the basket here!)
I re-did my mini blind shades with some new fabric for a new look, and I think they look pretty awesome (by the way that is a really old post, so please don’t judge if you click over).
On the other wall, we have more craft storage and the kids’ art station.
Above a cabinet filled with craft supplies I have a shelf with more yarn, and my easy washi tape storage.
The kids’ art area is made up of the kid’s table that I refinished, a Ikea rail painted gold to hold craft supplies, a paper holder, and the clipboard art display wall.
It’s so nice having a little spot for the kids to work close to where I am working.
And – all done! Phew. That was a lot of photos. Thanks for sticking around for the whole thing! What do you all think?
Diane says
August 28, 2014 at 2:23 pmI saw your quote wall and thought it looked fabulous. I am sad that it has gone, but I might just steal your idea there if I can find enough quotes!
megan {homemade ginger} says
August 28, 2014 at 2:43 pmHoly cow, I love this space so much! Amazing job! The quote wall is epic. Sorry it has to come down, but hopefully you will have an even better craft space in your new home!
Julia from It's Always Ruetten says
August 28, 2014 at 2:55 pmFreaking love your craft space! Totally jealous that you have (had?) room for one. I hope in your new place you also find a dedicated craft area!
Felicias Red Door Life says
August 28, 2014 at 4:10 pmI love this! I would just about do anything to have a craft room all of my own. We have an extra space above the garage and there are three plans, either an office for Mike, room for Kyla or a room for me. Of course I hope I win but alas I probably wont. <br /><br />Hoping your new place has a great place you can recreate this in.
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
August 28, 2014 at 4:30 pmWOW. Such a fun and functional space (you put the "fun" in "functional"? eh? too dorky?) I LOVE that rug too and am very jealous of your designated sewing table. Thanks for sharing that fancy pen- I need it.
Amy W says
August 28, 2014 at 7:35 pmI'm tearing up a bit just knowing you had to take down the quote wall, but I'm sure you'll have it back up in your new wonderful space before you know it! So love your craft room, thanks for taking a million pictures because I needed to see every single one of them!!!! Love all the personality you brought into it, too!
june olsen says
August 28, 2014 at 7:47 pmLooks amazing Alexis! Loooove your quote wall…nice handwriting btw! Good luck with the move!
ChristaQuilts says
August 28, 2014 at 9:53 pmI love it! At least the good thing about moving is that you get to redecorate! And thank goodness you are staying close by!
Melody Smith says
August 29, 2014 at 5:18 amLove the quote wall Alexis! I know it's bittersweet to take it down. I look forward to seeing what you do in your new home 🙂
Jennifer BNHblog says
August 31, 2014 at 8:11 pmWhat a great craft room! I love that you added some seating for the little ones. I'd love to have my own craft room. And so would my husband so my little projects wouldn't be scattered all over the house : P Enjoy your creative space—it's quite the inspiration!
Natashalh says
September 1, 2014 at 1:43 amYou make me wish we weren't renting! I love the rod with little hooks and buckets. It would be such a great way to keep all my smaller tools organized! I'll have to remember it for when we're somewhere we can add things to the walls.
Shonee Smith says
September 2, 2014 at 1:24 amI totally love it! Sad you had to take down the quote wall 🙁 Good luck selling and finding a new home. It will be so much fun to make over a new place! <br />-Shonee<br />www.hawthorneandmain.com
Anna Bryant says
September 2, 2014 at 3:05 pmThis is such a cool room, great idea to get the kids in there, too. I especially love the quote wall, seems like something I could do, and it must've been pretty motivational!
Shelly says
September 2, 2014 at 5:53 pmIn love with your room! So glad you saw it's potential even if just for a little while. I got some great organizing ideas for when we have a future craft basement and Pinned it! Also contemplating if I want to DIY my filing cabinet or just get a new one. Yours rocks! (See what I did there?) 😉
Ashley Mayes says
September 3, 2014 at 12:58 pmSo in love with everything! That quote wall is amazing! Seriously!
Gwen says
September 3, 2014 at 2:24 pmHi Alexis! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your craft room, and I'm featuring you as one of my Rockstars this week from Creativity Unleashed! <br /><br />As a Rockstar you're in the running for this week's MEGA Rockstar!
Breanna Bertolini says
September 3, 2014 at 9:46 pmThis is incredible! I'd kill to have a space like this. Awesome job!
Kassie says
September 5, 2014 at 5:50 pmSuch an awesome space!!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
September 5, 2014 at 7:07 pmAmazing space — you can feel the creative juices flowing! So sad you had to dismantle your quote wall, but I'm sure lookers would have wanted it to stay! Thanks for sharing!<br />xo Heidi
The Bold Abode says
September 10, 2014 at 7:50 pmHI Alexis! I just wanted to let you know that you are this week's MEGA Rockstar from Creativity Unleashed!<br /><br />I'will be shouting you out on all my social media outlets, adding you to my sidebar and will have tons of pins going up tonight on my biggest boards starting around 7:30EST. <br /><br />I hope you get LOTS of love this week! You totally deserve it, girl!!! <br />