• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • MEET CHRISTY & AMY
    • IF YOU’RE NEW HERE…
    • WORK WITH US
    • 11 MAGNOLIA LANE 101
    • DISCLOSURE + PRIVACY (the fine print)
    • BEST OF 11 MAGNOLIA LANE
  • TOUR OUR HOMES
    • TOUR OUR HOMES
    • CHRISTY’S MAGNOLIA COTTAGE
    • CHRISTY’S MCC HOUSE
    • Christy’s Stuttgart Flat
    • Amy’s Virginia Craftsman Home Tour
    • AMY’S VIRGINIA CRAFTSMAN Building Process
    • HOLIDAY HOME TOUR SERIES
  • CELEBRATIONS
    • EVENTS + ENTERTAINING
    • GIFTS
    • HOLIDAYS
    • RECIPES
  • HOME
    • CLEANING
    • DECORATING
    • ORGANIZING
    • ROOM BY ROOM
      • BATHROOMS
      • BEDROOMS
      • CLOSETS
      • CRAFT ROOMS + OFFICES
      • DINING ROOMS
      • KIDS’ ROOMS
      • KITCHENS
      • LAUNDRY ROOMS
      • LIVING + GREAT ROOMS
      • OTHER SPACES
      • PANTRIES
      • PLAYROOMS + BONUS ROOMS
      • PORCHES + OUTDOOR SPACES
    • TIPS
  • SHOP
    • SHOP OUR INSTAGRAM
    • SHOP OUR AMAZON STORE
    • FRIDAY FAVORITE FINDS
  • PROJECTS
    • CRAFTS
    • DIY PROJECTS + TUTORIALS
    • FURNITURE
    • PRINTABLES
    • WINDOWS, DOORS, + WALLS
  • LIFE
    • FRIDAY FREE FOR ALL
    • HEALTH
    • SIMPLY ON SUNDAY
  • TRAVEL
  • CONTACT
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

11 Magnolia Lane

Sharing our easy DIYs, decorating, entertaining and more!

A Cute and Functional Craft Room

July 19, 2013 By Amy 2 Comments

This Post Contains Affiliate Links

785 shares
  • 17

craft room makeover marked

Earlier this summer my friend Karla asked me to help out with ideas for organizing and decorating her home office turned craft room. Craft Rooms are among my favorite types of projects, so I was happy to help.

When I arrived, she admitted that they were mostly using the space for storage but she was ready to make it functional. She wanted a space to create in, to scrapbook, sew, and do art and craft projects.  Her home is gorgeous, this room is definitely the last room they needed to tackle. Here are some “before” images to show where she was at the beginning of this project.

before 1 before 2

And here {Drumroll!} after all the talking, planning, organizing, decorating and painting are the “AFTER” pictures…

She started by moving her furniture around, creating a large workspace against the wall seen above. She added a long wood board (which they painted) to create a long counter to work on. All the shelves below it came from Michael’s.

desk sideOn the wall to the right of next to this space above, she moved the dresser she was using for storage {see below}. She added new hardware to the dresser and some baskets and boxes underneath to add even more craft storage.

karlas workroom

The decor inspiration for the room came from the colors in her beautiful rug. She pulled out the creams, light greens and pale corals, using them throughout the room to add color and keep the room unified.

Continuing to the next wall, here she added my favorite part of the room. She purchased and painted the “sister” piece to the cabinet I recently redid HERE {and have since sold to a lovely blog reader}. She also chalk painted the outside of the cabinet in ‘Old White’, and painted the interior ‘Versailles’. Isn’t it gorgeous!?! I already told her I have dibs on it should she ever decide to sell it 🙂

cabinet

Now for some of my favorite details in the room. She also chalk painted the desk accessories to match in the same “Versailles” green.

chalk painted accessoriesAnd painted and added colorful baskets for fabric on this cute organizer.

small shelfShe chalk painted these hooks and hung her rulers {so smart!} right at her workspace.

rulersAnd added a shelf that is not just functional but organized and pretty too.

wall organizer

The best part of this makeover is that she said that having the space has inspired her to do more creative things. Wouldn’t you if you had this lovely space?

karlas workroomThanks for sharing, Karla and as always, thanks for stopping by!

icon-facebook-1icon-instagram-1icon-mail-1icon-pinterest-1icon-twitter-1

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE POSTS... :

The January Edit
My Favorite Cleaning Tools + Cleaning Routine
Keeping Our Home Clean - Weekly Cleaning Task...
Organized Spice Drawer

Filed Under: Craft Rooms & Offices, DIY/Projects/Tutorials, Organization, Room Makeovers Tagged With: art room, chalk paint, clients, craft organization, Craft Room, decor consulting, home office makeover, organization, room makeovers

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Amanda - Small Home Big Start says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    I love a nicely organized craft room! I just have all my stuff in bins throughout our little apartment, but I would love to have an awesome creative space like this some day.

    Reply
  2. how to write a news paper report says

    November 20, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    I was recommended this blog by my cousin. I’m not sure whether this
    post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem.

    You are amazing! Thanks!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Lowest prices. Straight Teeth,

•Don’t Miss A Thing!!•

•Do You Know Jesus?•

•Featured In•

Holiday Gift Ideas

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Copyright © 2023 · 11 Magnolia Lane· Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

11 MAGNOLIA LANE IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR US TO EARN ADVERTISING FEES BY ADVERTISING AND LINKING TO AMAZON.COM AND AFFILIATED SITES. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SEVERAL OTHER AFFILIATE PROGRAMS; THIS INCOME ALLOWS US TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF YOUR USER EXPERIENCE AND KEEPS OUR CONTENT FREE. WHEN YOU PURCHASE THROUGH ANY OF OUR AFFILIATE LINKS, WE EARN A SMALL COMMISSION AND YOU DON’T PAY A CENT MORE THAN YOU WOULD OTHERWISE; THAT WOULD BE TACKY!   READ OUR FULL PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE POLICY {HERE}.
  ©11 Magnolia Lane 2019. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s authors and/or owners is strictly prohibited. Please email us at admin@11magnolialane.com for more information.

  • MEET CHRISTY & AMY
    • IF YOU’RE NEW HERE…
    • WORK WITH US
    • 11 MAGNOLIA LANE 101
    • DISCLOSURE + PRIVACY (the fine print)
    • BEST OF 11 MAGNOLIA LANE
    • Back
  • TOUR OUR HOMES
    • TOUR OUR HOMES
    • CHRISTY’S MAGNOLIA COTTAGE
    • CHRISTY’S MCC HOUSE
    • AMY’S NEW HOME BUILD
    • HOLIDAY HOME TOUR SERIES
    • SPRING HOME TOUR SERIES
    • Back
  • CELEBRATIONS
    • EVENTS + ENTERTAINING
    • GIFTS
    • HOLIDAYS
    • RECIPES
    • Back
  • HOME
    • CLEANING
    • DECORATING
    • ORGANIZING
    • ROOM BY ROOM
      • BATHROOMS
      • BEDROOMS
      • CLOSETS
      • CRAFT ROOMS + OFFICES
      • DINING ROOMS
      • KIDS’ ROOMS
      • KITCHENS
      • LAUNDRY ROOMS
      • LIVING + GREAT ROOMS
      • OTHER SPACES
      • PANTRIES
      • PLAYROOMS + BONUS ROOMS
      • PORCHES + OUTDOOR SPACES
      • Back
    • TIPS
    • Back
  • SHOP
    • SHOP OUR INSTAGRAM
    • SHOP OUR AMAZON STORE
    • FRIDAY FAVORITE FINDS
    • 11 ML ETSY SHOP
    • 11ML ORGANIZING SHOP
    • Back
  • PROJECTS
    • CRAFTS
    • DIY PROJECTS + TUTORIALS
    • FURNITURE
    • PRINTABLES
    • WINDOWS, DOORS, + WALLS
    • Back
  • LIFE
    • FRIDAY FREE FOR ALL
    • HEALTH
    • SIMPLY ON SUNDAY
    • TRAVEL
    • Back
  • CONTACT
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
785 shares
  • 17