Do you ever have one of those projects that is just so big and it is so scary to even start? Well, let me show you my craft room tour! I am so excited to share it with you today as part of Country Chic Cottage”s Craft Room Tours.
I adore what I do… but there is one drawback… all of the stuff that comes along with it! Between paint, fabric, papers, knicks and knacks… I was a little over my head. By a little over my head, I should say that it was in such dissarray that I was even embarrassed for my kids to go up there. They could get hurt!
Things are under control now… thank goodness! Over the last year, I have been collecting things to put my craft room in order and I finally am seeing the light. I separated my room into a few sections. Here you can see that I have converted some of the craft organizers from Michaels for paint storage and a bookcase and attached them together. I have my fabric and some of my craft paints housed here and a cookie jar full of glitter. Doesn’t everyone need one of those?
I have my acrylic craft paints organized in a divider by color. This has helped so much and just looking over at all of that color makes me so happy! My collection of Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint sits right on top.
To hide the extra “stuff” that I hold onto… you never know when you’ll need a paper maché egg right? I decided to put a skirt under the desktop. I simply hemmed the bottom and top and threaded a tension rod through to hold it up.
Now let’s step into my office area… hee hee! This is my desk and where all of the magic happens after the craft. Over the last couple of weeks, this area really has undergone a complete overhaul…
I loved this desk when we purchased it, but it really needed a little help and the hutch just wasn’t working with the sloped walls in the room.
I removed the hutch from over the desk and installed simple shelving. Now all of my boxes full of crafty goodness had their own spot.
The desk was painted and I added a new chair and lamp for better lighting. Just having everything updated makes me feel more productive!
Finally, I made some new pillows for my couch and picked up these two adorable side tables at IKEA. The lamp that I upcycled also got a darling flower and it really pulled the whole look together. Now I have a place to relax and the kids can hang out here while I work. I am loving it!
You can take a closer look at my Craft Paint Storage and how I organized it all.
Trish Flake
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Kelley @Miss Information Blog says
It looks great, I so need to do that!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Kelley! It really is helping me to be more organized!
Take care,
Trish
Vanessa says
I love how your paint is organized by color! I have got to figure out a better way to store mine. Loved the tour!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Vanessa! I was drowning in paint and was in dire need of some control! Now I feel like I have my own little craft store!
Take care,
Trish
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says
So pretty and organized Trish!! I love it! I’ve recently been renovating my dreaded craft space so I completely relate. You’ve done a terrific job of transforming it!! Congrats!! Hugs~ Jennifer
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Jennifer! I can only imagine how gorgeous your craft space will be! Big hugs right back!
Take care,
Trish
Vanessa says
It looks amazing Trish!!! My craft supplies need some serious organization and I got lots of ideas from seeing how you organized this space. Well done!
Vanessa
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks a bunch Vanessa! You are the sweetest!
Take care,
Trish
Diane says
What is the wall color in your craft room!!! Love it!!!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Hi Diane! The paint color is Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams. I am in love with it. It is just gray… no purple, no blue… just a silvery gray!
Take care,
Trish
Atta Girl Amy says
Love your paint organization solution. I have a feeling that as my collection grows I’m going to need to do something like that too! I love your desk makeover, too. It works so much better for the space! Everything is so pretty and organized. Love!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Amy! My paint collection was completely out of control… it is so nice now to have a grip on it! Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Trish
Desiree The 36th Avenue says
I am in love with this room… Pinning!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thank you so much, Desiree! I am really enjoying it so far!
Take care,
Trish
Katie Goldsworthy says
Unbelievably Awesome!!! I’m so impressed!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Katie… you are the best! Have a great day!
Take care,
Trish
Jessica @ Decor Adventures says
Trish I just love this space! It’s totally my style too 🙂 Great color choices and I’m glad it’s more productive for you now. Really pretty, I’ll look forward to seeing what projects come out of it!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Jessica… thank you! Isn’t it funny how changing up a few colors can really transform a room and how you feel in it? Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet words!
Take care,
Trish
Vanessa says
What a great Space! I love how your paint is stored.
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Vanessa! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Take care,
Trish
Crystal says
I love it!! It looks amazing!! You did an amazing job of organizing everything and making it look beautiful! Love it!!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Crystal, you always bring the brightest smile to my face! Thank you!
Take care,
Trish
Jenna says
What a great space you have now! I love how you did your paint, and wow, I would love to have a cushy lounge area in my studio with a hot pink coffee table!!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Jenna… I die! I think you are the ultimate in interior design, so I am floating on air right now! Thanks!
Take care,
Trish
Angie @ CCC says
Ladies thanks so much for joining in. This space is amazing!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks so much for having us, Angie! It was such a good push to get my room completed!
Take care,
Trish
laura@top this top that says
what a great space Trish!!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thank you SO much Laura! Hope you are doing great!
Take care,
Trish
Dinah says
I love it Trish! You so many great organization and storage ideas!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Dinah… you are too sweet! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind words!
Take care,
Trish
Marie @ The Interior Frugalista says
Love how organized your paints are Trish – I need to organize mine into type and color. The splash of pink adds so much fun energy into the space. Have fun creating in your newly organized space!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Marie! I just add to infuse a little hot pink as I share that space with my two little girls! Have a great weekend!
Take care,
Trish
Greenberry Street says
This space is so beautiful! It’s organized and clean, but stylishly decorated and personalized, too. Love it!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
You are so kind… I hope it stays organized and clean! Thank you for stopping by and for the sweet words!
Take care,
Trish
Krista @thehappyhousie says
Such a beautiful space Trish!! I love the hits of color and all the chalkboard labels:) So organized!!!
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks Krista! I am so glad that you like it… made my day!
Take care,
Trish
Diane Carlson says
Love your craft room too!!! I have looked and looked for something to hold my acrylic paints, and there sure isn’t much out there! I love your idea!!! May I ask where you got that divider/cubby thing to hold your paints? Would you have time to email me please? I would so appreciate it!
Thanks!
Diane
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Thanks so much Diane! I picked up the organizer from Michaels. They have an organization section with cubes and things that you put together. They go on sale quite often, which is fabulous and are a quick project to put together. Hope this helps!
Take care,
Trish
Heather says
Wow – love your craft room and office area Trish! Simply gorgeous and all the organizational ideas you used are fabulous!
Virginia Fynes says
Wonderful space! kinda jealous of that amazing paint storage, I need to get something better than the basket they are all dumped into! Great work!
Tiffany says
Wow! What a great space! Very simple yet efficent looking. If my craftroom looked like that – I would be living in it 🙂
I now feel very inspired to organized my craftroom.
Thanks for sharing!
Rachel @ R & R Workshop says
Beautiful room, Trish!!! I love it! Wow I wish I had that much paint.. I better get started! 😉 wish I could come over craft in this pretty space 🙂
Dawn says
That craft room looks amazing! I wish it was mine. 🙂
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
How did I miss this post!? I’m completely overhauling my craft room/office and you have given me soooo much inspiration! Love ever single detail ~ ox
Marie says
What a great space. I love your craft room, such fun ideas you shared on how you put it together. Good job! Thanks for linking up at sunday Soiree.
Sharon says
What an inspiring space, Trish!
Elizabeth @ BlueClearSky says
Your room looks awesome and lots of great ideas too. The shelves above the desk look more stylish than the hutch.Thanks for sharing.
Lucy says
Wows hast a transformation. I wish I had that amount of dedicated craft and office space for my handmade business. I make do with my dining room at the moment but have grand plans for a studio – one day!
Nanci says
Great room can you tell me where you purchased the black boxes?
Thank You
Nanci
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
THanks Nanci!
The black boxes came from Ikea… for a steal! Hope this is helpful!
Take care,
Trish
Sarah Stein says
I love your craft room makeover! I’ve been looking for a better way to store my acrylic paints and your way is perfect. Thank you for the idea!
Samantha says
I absolutely love your idea for your paint storage, as does everyone else! 🙂 Where did you get the divider from?! Did you make it or buy it? I would very much like to purchase the same or very similar to that, but I have not been able to find one! Thank you and wonderful ideas! So pretty and organized!!! 🙂
Amber M. says
Samantha, just wondering if you ever found one of these for your paint storage? I have looked everywhere too! Thanks!
Amber
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
The organizer was from my local Michaels!
Myrna Golden says
One question…………do any of you paint? My problem is I have a lot of hobbies. I am trying to figure out how or I can work with scrapbooking supplies etc. and paint in the same room????
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
Always a struggle to balance all of our crafting right? I would suggest separate areas for scrapbooking and painting. Maybe a plastic table cloth on your work area when you paint?
Tina Matteson says
Wow, I love your color scheme and the way everything is in boxes with labels! Very inspiring!
Lisa says
Love your craft room and I am in my own transformation. Can you tell me where you found the divided cube? I have so much paint and just love how you organized yours. I am not happy with mine. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Lisa
Trish & Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
I snatched that organizer up from my local Michaels!
Paulissa Kipp says
I LOVE all the color and organization here. Where did you find the round (tin?) looking containers with the chalkboard labels? My studio needs a major rework so I’, looking for items to make that easier.