Yesterday, we talked about how important it is to plan your creative studio or craft room and today I’ll share more about the elements that make your space functional.  From storage to work areas, it’s important to think through what pieces you need to make your work or hobby space comfortable and functional.

Organizing your creative space
If you are creating a space for wood crafts, metal working or other hobbies that require heavier power tools, you want to make sure that your work table and storage areas can handle the weight and size of your tools.  You also want to think about extra safety so consider the tools that you will be using all through your design and setup of your work space.  If your creative outlets include the use of lighter equipment such as sewing machines, cutters and looms; it’s still just as important to think about safety and using sturdy furniture.  Just because your equipment isn’t as heavy doesn’t mean it’s not just as dangerous if you don’t set it up correctly.

It’s great having a dedicated space in my home for my creative studio.  It allows me to keep my creative life such as my photography, design and my graphic work all centralized and organized.  Having a place to let you explore your creative side lets you enjoy a sanctuary that’s all your own. 

For me, I’ve taken over an extra bedroom although it can be your basement, garage, an extra bedroom, a den or any space that you aren’t utilizing to its full potential.

If you already have your space defined or if you are looking to makeover a room to fit your hobby or creative zen, our storage and organization team has put together some great products (and even better prices) to help you organize it all.