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Post by annaintx on Jul 9, 2014 18:48:01 GMT
I am fortunate and have a dedicated room to myself for my craft space. We originally set it up as an office for two. Of the four walls, one is all windows, two (on opposite sides of each other) have cabinets mounted on the walls that were originally above his and my workspaces. The other wall is rather small and has the walk in closet there.
My space isn't working for me and I don't know what to do. I've tried searching for pictures of scrap rooms with an all-window-wall but can't find anything.
Do you all have any ideas or pictures that you can share? I'm really at a loss as to what to do.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 9, 2014 19:03:42 GMT
My small room has a lot of windows too, so I have storage shelves on just one wall. Here's a post showing how I made my room over last year. I'm still trying to decide whether to get an Expedit which would give more storage but for now I find the layout works really well for me. I'd certainly recommend a desk or table running the length of one wall under the windows. southernscrapbook.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/craft-room-makeover.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 19:04:50 GMT
Can you pinpoint what exactly is not working for you?
Do you have enough storage?
Does it flow well?
Do you need paper storage?
Or storage for small things?
Do you have enough horizontal work space?
I have a very awkward space that is visible from everywhere in our entire downstairs, including our front door! I started a major overhaul on the weekend and am still in the process of putting things away. It's hard!
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Post by scrappykindofgirl on Jul 9, 2014 19:35:59 GMT
I love having my project table in the middle of my room, and storage on the perimeter of the space. I can't be creative facing a wall.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 9, 2014 19:49:53 GMT
Given your description, I consider the two facing walls with mounted cabinets more of an obstacle to arranging the space than the wall of windows. I suggest leaving the upper cabinets & replacing at least one desk with lower cabinets or Ikea 2x4 Kallax bookcases; store all your supplies on this wall. Use the other desk as a computer or wrapping station or remove it (& the upper cabinets along that wall) completely. Sit a project table in the center or corner facing into the room, so you can see out the windows, your supplies on an adjacent wall, & the entry to the room. HTH
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Post by annaintx on Jul 9, 2014 22:19:51 GMT
So thankful to see responses! I'm in the middle of getting dinner ready, but will read these tonight and respond. And the windows go floor to ceiling so I can't put anything under the windows. I'm toying with putting a table in front of the windows but really don't want to do that. Thanks again, I'll be back!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2014 1:41:50 GMT
And the windows go floor to ceiling so I can't put anything under the windows. I'm toying with putting a table in front of the windows but really don't want to do that. I have a wall that has a window that large. It was tough to make everything flow right. I ended up putting an Expedit on one wall and a very long desk on the opposite wall. Then in front of the window I floated a table. I wasn't sure of it at first but now that I've had time to use it I *love* all of the natural light that shines on my desk. I'm really glad that I did it. |
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Post by alissa103 on Jul 10, 2014 2:44:03 GMT
Could you put your desk in front of a window? That would free up some of the more usable wall space for you to be able to go vertical (bookcase storage or whatever).
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Post by stefanyb123 on Jul 10, 2014 3:39:58 GMT
I actually just moved my craft space out of a room that I thought I would love, that had a wall of windows,into a much smaller room. I just couldn't get "into" the room.
If you figure out anything, please post photos.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 10, 2014 13:56:24 GMT
I would try putting the desk or a work table in front of the window, the natural light is great for matching colors, taking photos of projects, etc. If being in front of the floor to ceiling windows makes you feel too exposed, maybe you could try hanging some type of cafe curtains across the bottom part of the windows? I think Ashley hit the nail on the head, you have to figure out what about the setup isn't working and then start by changing that and then go from there.
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Post by callmenutz on Jul 16, 2014 21:19:03 GMT
Just came across this site that you might want to check out. Scrap spaces |
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Post by scrapaddie on Jul 16, 2014 21:34:44 GMT
I would consider covered storage for your paper... Wg
Hen I was in a room with windows, I had to make a cover to protect my paper from light. Perhaps your cabinets will hold all of your paper?
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Post by annaintx on Jul 17, 2014 2:07:31 GMT
I have a large armoire that holds my paper and other stuff, so it's not in sunlight. I don't want to put my desk in front of the windows b/c then my back is to the door--I need to be sitting where I currently am so that I can see out of the door into the game room where my DD plays often.
I think I need to measure the room and see if I can move furniture around and/or take down a set of cabinets so that I can put up either free standing shelves or another work table on the other side of the room.
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Post by callmenutz on Sept 19, 2014 4:51:47 GMT
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Post by guzismom on Sept 19, 2014 23:36:53 GMT
I love having my project table in the middle of my room, and storage on the perimeter of the space. I can't be creative facing a wall. This is what I have as well. One wall of my space is french doors leading out to a balcony; one is a wrought iron banister, since my room looks out over our family room. Of the other two walls, the longest has the beginning of an L shaped built in cabinet/counter on the right which flows into the shorter which continues the L shaped counter and has a sink too and the staircase. So a large desk in the middle allows me to use the remaining wall space for storage, which I have my back to when seated. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 20, 2014 18:08:21 GMT
Could you put your desk in front of a window? That would free up some of the more usable wall space for you to be able to go vertical (bookcase storage or whatever). |
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Post by msliz on Sept 21, 2014 1:25:34 GMT
Just came across this site that you might want to check out. Scrap spacesI've just spent hours there! Thanks for the link AnnaInTx, if you go to Pinterest and search "desk in front of window," you'll see some ideas. |
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Post by LisaDV on Sept 23, 2014 11:03:37 GMT
I love having my project table in the middle of my room, and storage on the perimeter of the space. I can't be creative facing a wall. I like this too.
Now I'm off to go look at the links above.
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