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Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

Several years ago I was inspired by several blogs as they shared their craft room ideas. At the time I was working an antique shop and I also had an online shop. I needed a creative space for crafting and an office too. I updated this room several times but decided I no longer needed this space as a craft room and now it’s my makeup room you can read about that HERE. I’ve been slowly updating many of my older posts so that they are more informative.
 Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

 

 

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

 Craft Room Ideas On A Budget

Before I share tips on craft room ideas I wanted to give you a little tour of my room and share how I designed this room. Keep in mind that everything in this craft space was purchased at thrift stores and garage sales. When I designed this room I wanted to reuse as much as I could. The armoire that’s in the corner was previously in another room not being used. Adding it to this room provided lots of storage for fabrics and misc crafty supplies. The farmhouse table worked great as a place to work on craft designs and also for a  shipping and wrapping table for my online shop that I previously had.

Under the table is an old wood trunk that provided even more storage for fabrics. I know it’s crazy I don’t sew but I love fabrics. I use most of my fabrics for crafts or for reupholstering pieces. Next to the table on the shelf I kept all my little fun treasures like cabinet hardware, old flash cards, and little pieces that were used for creating crafts or decorating vignettes. The chandelier was acrylic and provided lots of light in this room. It wasn’t hardwired I hung it from a hook from the ceiling and hid the cord with a cord cover.

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

This little desk worked perfectly in this space because it wasn’t too big. I created a corner vignette with my desk and that old window because I needed a little balance and height. I used decorative pieces on top of my desk that were also used as more storage for shipping and craft supplies.

 

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

I got a little creative with my wall art in this room. I took an old screen and hung it on my wall. Then I took a scrap piece of fabric, stenciled dream, create, inspire and pinned it to this screen using old brooch pins.

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

I love this funky little table that just dressed up my space. I added an reproduction sap bucket with some dried hydrangeas that I love so much!

 

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

More storage was added with that book shelf. Some of those pieces were being used decoratively until they sold. And in the old file cabinet I kept more craft supplies.

Craft Room Ideas Budget Organizing Storage Solutions

Five Tips To Keep In Mind When Designing Your Craft Room

  • Decide what kind of craft room space you would like. This will determine what pieces of furniture you will need for your craft room. Think about what you’ll be doing in this space. A large table will be needed if you’re going to work on large crafts such as painting small furniture. This room can also serve as two spaces as you can see I added a small office area in my craft room.
  • Think about storage. If your room is small and you don’t have lots of room for furniture, add shelves that can be hung on a wall. Make sure you check for studs and use proper wall anchors when needed. Wall shelves can provide that extra storage space if you are lacking room in your floor square feet.
  • Get creative with storage.Use old suitcases, hat boxes, trunks, white ironstone pitchers, vases, old wood toolboxes. That’s just a few ideas of how you can reuse ordinary pieces and make it look decorative yet make it useful as storage for your space.
  • If you’re on a budget you will want to use as much of your own stuff as you can. But if you really need to find that perfect piece look at thrift stores and garage sales.
  • Curtains can also be found for very little money. I found mine for under $10.00 at a thrift shop. Look at garage sales or make a pair of no sew curtains. They are so easy to do and you can find fabric really cheap at a thrift shop or a garage sale. You can see how I created my no sew curtains in my kitchen HERE.

 

Creating a craft room space doesn’t have to cost lots of money, it’s learning how to get creative with very little money. Do you have a craft space in your home? I’d love to hear about it in the comment section.

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Comments

  2. Amy Kinser says

    I think your space looks awesome! Love your work table. Love the old filing cabinet. Love the chandi. I would love a pretty space like that to create, but I don’t really create so I guess I don’t need the space. Right now, homeschooling takes place on the dining room farm table so that’s my “creative” space.

    Love all you did.

  3. KATHY says

    Happy Birthday Anne!!! You did such a fabulous job in your own creative room! I love everything about it.What a fabulous room.Enjoy your birthday.

    Kathy

  7. Judy at GoldCountryCottage says

    Hi Anne: Great room and looks so inspiring and quiet. I used to have a creative space in our last home, but not right now. Hopefully I will again soon. I think a person needs one..Happy Wednesday..Judy..Love your desk and how you finished it.

  10. lynn says

    happy bday, anne! hope its great! i remember getting my first craft room–the feeling is awesome, isn’t it?:) the room is darling–love the desk and chair, and your pretty armoire!

  11. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    I LOVE it! I am working on my ‘blog room’ right now. Having the same thoughts, “I want my own creative space”. Mine won’t be anything compared to yours, but a space our own to do what we love is precious. Congrats to you. It makes me want to have a cup of tea and flip through a decor magazine. 🙂

  13. Rebecca says

    Anne it is simply lovely…
    so peaceful!
    My space is somewhat chaotic, I guess it fits me with the hundred different projects I have going.
    Wishing you a lovely day my friend
    Rebecca

  19. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    I just love your new craft room! The finish on your desk turned out fabulous! I’ll have to come back to this when I’m ready to paint a dresser for our guest room. I cna’t pick a favorite thing in your room ’cause I love it all! The floral curtains are so pretty!

    A pretty room for a lovely person. Happy Birthday!!!!

  20. Eclectically Vintage says

    Glad I got in just under the wire to wish you a fabulous b-day! What a great gift to yourself! The sun shining in, that fabulous desk & chair, the cute screen, the fun curtains… the whole room is perfect!
    Kelly

  21. Kim says

    I could be VERY creative in this room. Terrific job all around. I don’t think you mentioned – where did the curtains come from? They are adorbs!
    xoxo,
    Kim

  22. Anne says

    Kim,
    I bought those curtains at a thrift store too! They were 8.00 for the pair!They are made really well and are lined.They looked brand new when I bought them.
    xx
    Anne

  23. Cynthia says

    I love this space it is so beautifully thought out and put together. I love the lighting and the curtains.

    Happy Birthday.

    Cynthia

  25. Athena at Minervas Garden says

    You now have a room of one’s own. I love the pretty details you included, and that $4 chair that you just redid–gorgeous! My creative space is my little office area. I go there to think. Thank you so much for sharing your new creative space with us–I love it.

  27. Shabby chic Sandy says

    I adore your room. Love the dress form..I have been wanting one so I notice them everywhere. I love your desk and I really love that chair–I can’t believe you found it for $4. Amazing!

  28. Shelia says

    Oh, my! Your room is gorgeous! Your chandy looks so pretty too! Now you’re going to create your little heart off.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  29. marie says

    Your “creative space” is lovely! The pieces you’ve chosen to fill it with are perfect…your desk and $4 chair are my favorites!!
    Beautiful space…happy creating!

  31. pink*cherub*moon says

    I love your workspace! It’s so pretty and cheerful – perfect for finding inspiration! I have one but it isn’t too pretty. It’s a partially unfinished room in my basement. Still, it’s my space and I love having it! I’ll get it all dolled up eventually. It has some touches now and I ignore the unfinished parts LOL! I found your great blog through Courtney’s link party and am now following, looking forward to reading more great posts! Feel free to visit me at pinkcherubmoon.blogspot.com Hugs, Leena

  32. Siobhan says

    Hi Anne, First thanks for popping into my blog. I am so glad I found your beautiful blog…so much beauty! I love your creative space and its its very inspiring. Well done 🙂

    Siobhan xo

  37. Kadee @KadeeWillow says

    So soothing! As much as I adore the studios that have bits and piece in every nook and cranny… and I do… I feel more inspired in spaces like yours. Leaves more room for the mind to wander, think, and try new things without being overwhelmed! So glad I found your blog and am now your newest follower! If you have a moment pop on over my blog as I have a post about my studio. Neat and tidy but I love it! Thanks and I will be back soon!!

  39. Kelly says

    Happy Birthday! I love how your office/craft room turned out. It’s so romantic looking and feminine. It’s the perfect style for you. What a deal on that beautiful chair you found too!

  40. Jeannie-JB says

    Happy Happy Birthday! I LOVE what you did to create your space. All of it – the painting, the design and all the rest. Your very talented and your creative space shows it. Found you on Funky Junk and love it!

  41. Tammy says

    Hey, Happy Birthday! Your room is dreamy! I wish I had a creative place like this. Mine is in the basement and is not ready to be showcased 🙂 Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

  43. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    Happy Birthday, Anne! What a great space ~ I love all the room you have. Love the wall color and your furniture pieces. You really did a good job furnishing it on a budget. I have that same lampshade that you have on your desk lamp! It is also in my craft/sewing room, but I’m thinking of recovering it.

  44. At The Picket Fence says

    Anne this is sooooo gorgeous!! What an amazing place to be creative or to just sit and enjoy some quiet…which is the kind of room I need right about now. LOL! You did an incredible job putting this together and we are so glad you linked it up to Inspiration Friday last weekend. We will be featuring it this week so be sure to stop by! 🙂
    Vanessa

  50. Stephanie says

    Hi there! I happened to come across your blog and found it to be so charming! Your home and decorating skills are amazing! Everything truly is beautiful and I will gladly become a follower and look forward to your future posts.

    Blessings to you,
    Stephanie

  51. Carol says

    Your workspace is wonderful. There are so many sweet little accent pieces.

    I had a room to myself in our former home, but in our present, and final, home I have to work in the garage.

  52. JaneEllen says

    Happy belated Birthday. Guess I missed few of your posts so didn’t know bout your b/d.
    I have craft room, used to do all my crafting in it but somehow at some point moved out to kitchen island to paint pieces. Now craft room is a mess which am working on clearing out. Am running out of room to put “excess “stuff” need my own shed. Have practically filled all other storage areas we have and hubs is getting very grumpier. Have to go thru our big shed to clear out way too much stuff but whenever hubs helps we end up bickering about everything, might have to bonk him on head or better yet,, muzzle him. Weather is much nicer now so this is time to attempt the big cleaning in our big shed. Not that it needs it or anything. This time won’t give everything to thrift store, will have boxes full of what knots people can buy in bulk. Getting rid of more Christmas and other holiday stuff, don’t use it anymore so why keep it. I always make new stuff anyway for holidays.
    Your room looks very nice, loving that bow topped window among few other things in your craft room.
    Have wonderful week.

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