The Craft Room Organization and Makeover Reveal

I can finally say it. The craft room organization and makeover are complete, and I genuinely love it.

This space has been evolving for a long time, and this reorganization was about much more than making it look neat. It was about creating a craft room that actually supports how I work, what I create, and how often I use my supplies.

A well-organized craft room with large work tables, storage shelves, a sewing machine, a laptop, and bright natural light from a window.
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The Craft Room Organization and Makeover

A woman stands and smiles in a craft room with a slanted ceiling, shelves with supplies, a window, and a large overhead light.

This room is now intentional, functional, and joyful to be in. Every decision was made with real-life crafting in mind, and the result feels like a dream come true.

A tidy craft room with white cabinets, fabric bolts, thread spools, a sewing machine, craft supplies, and a large gridded work surface.

If you missed my plan to reorganize my craft room, be sure to read my blog post, My Next Big Project: The Craft Room Organization and Remodel.

Designing the Room Around Stations

A well-organized craft room with large work tables, storage shelves filled with supplies, and natural light from a window.

The most important shift I made was to design the room around stations rather than furniture. Instead of placing desks and shelves and hoping they worked, I started by defining how I would craft the room, then built it around that.

The measurement of the space I am using for the craft room is 11′ x 22′.

Each station has storage directly below it, which has completely changed how the room functions. I no longer have to walk across the room for supplies or pile things on work surfaces; everything I need for each crafting project is exactly where I use it.

The stations include sewing, embroidery, Cricut, pottery, wrapping, and general crafting. This layout allows me to move easily from one project to another without disrupting the entire room.


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A white cushioned office chair with chrome armrests, adjustable height lever, and five wheels on a chrome base.
JUMMICO Desk Modern Office Chair with
A craft cutting machine sits on a rack holding multiple rolls of colored vinyl arranged in a gradient, with tools and a cutting mat hanging on the sides.
Small Craft Organizers and Storage Compatible with Cricut Machines
A four-drawer organizer holds markers, glue sticks, sticky notes, pens, highlighters, stapler, clips, paper, and folders, neatly arranged in transparent drawers.
Vtopmart Clear Desk Organizer
Two stacks of square, brown corrugated cardboard sheets are placed on a white background.
Corrugated Cardboard Sheets – Cardboard Squares & Inserts for Crafts & Packaging
Assorted colorful satin fabric pieces arranged in a circular pattern, showing a wide range of vibrant colors and shades.

35 Pcs Silky Satin

A plastic box filled with multicolored ball head pins, with individual pins in various colors displayed above the box.

600PCS Sewing Pins

Craft Room Storage

A craft room with organized shelves of supplies, a computer on a desk, and a chair covered with a floral-patterned fabric.

My Dreambox is truly a dream. I love this so much, and having all my most-used crafting items visible and easy to access is ideal.

Forty Drawers That Changed Everything

A craft room with open white drawers, tools on the countertop, a sewing machine, pegboards, and a wall rack holding rolls of ribbon.

One of the most significant components of this reorganization is storage. I personally assembled eight complete sets of IKEA ALEX drawer cabinets, bringing the total to 40 drawers. It sounds like a lot, and it is, but it is also exactly what this space needed.

A neatly organized craft room with white shelves, a cutting machine, rolls of ribbon, bottles of paint, scissors, and open drawers containing crafting supplies.

The drawers let me store supplies by category instead of stacking bins or overloading shelves. Each drawer has a clear purpose, whether it holds tools, vinyl, paper, fabric, paint, adhesives, or works in progress.

A well-organized craft room with white desks, a white chair, various crafting supplies, ribbon storage on the wall, and natural light from a window.

I used a combination of IKEA and Amazon storage solutions, choosing pieces based on function first. The goal was not to hide everything, but to make supplies easy to find and even easier to put away.

A white five-drawer storage cabinet on wheels is placed against a light gray wall, next to a desk with blue binders and a lamp. A potted plant sits on top of the cabinet.
5-Drawer Rolling Under Desk Storage Cart
Tall, rectangular white bookshelf with four open shelves, standing upright against a plain background.
4-Tier Modern Bookshelf
A white five-drawer cabinet on wheels stands against a light gray wall, with a potted green plant placed on top.
Wooden File Cabinets for Home Office

The Pegboard Wall

A well-organized craft room with white desks, shelving holding fabric, ribbons, and supplies, sewing machines, and a large cutting mat on the central table.

One detail I went back and forth on was the pegboard wall.

I wasn’t sure at first whether I really needed it, but I knew it would add flexible storage, and I am so glad I included it.

Having tools right in front of me has been incredibly convenient, especially for items I reach for constantly. I love that the pegboard keeps everything visible and easy to grab, and you might notice that I have scissors hanging everywhere. That was completely intentional. I use different scissors for different projects, and having them right there saves time and keeps my work surfaces clear.

The pegboard wall has turned out to be one of those small decisions that made a big difference in how functional the room feels.

Acrylic paint bottles in various colors are organized on a clear, three-tiered display rack.
Clear Paint Organizer
A white pegboard wall panel with various metal hooks and three small gray storage bins attached, designed for organizing tools or supplies.
Amazon Basics Rectangular Metal Pegboard Kit
Four white pegboards with evenly spaced holes, metal hooks in various shapes, and six small brown and beige storage bins are displayed against a white background.
Spampur Peg Board, 4 Pack

The Center Work Table

A woman in a pink jacket stands behind a worktable in a craft room with a window, ribbon spools, and pendant lights visible.
Fiskars 24 x 36-inch self-healing cutting mat with gridlines and a concentric square pattern in the center for precise measuring and cutting.
Fiskars Self Healing Cutting Mat
Four stainless steel rulers of varying lengths are arranged on a white background, with a black tag indicating a lifetime warranty.
Mr. Pen Steel Rulers, 6, 8, 12, 14 inch Metal Rulers, Pack of 4
A large black self-healing cutting mat with a white grid, protractor lines, angles, and measurements marked in centimeters and millimeters.
Elan Cutting Mat A0 Black & Taupe, Extra Large Self Healing Cutting Mat 36 x 48

At the heart of the room is the large center work table. This table is used for pottery, group crafts, large-scale projects, and any work that requires space to spread out.

Overhead view of a craft table with a cutting mat on top, open drawers holding paint jars, patterned rolling pins, and craft supplies, on a rug and wood floor.
Embossed rolling pin with floral patterns and two round cookies featuring similar designs.

Flower Embossed Wooden Rolling Pin

A box of 10 wooden texture rollers with unique patterns; a circle inset shows hands using one roller on clay.

Clay Texture Rollers

Embossed rolling pin with floral patterns, accompanied by two round cookies featuring the same intricate designs.

Embossed Wooden Rolling Pin

A 10 lb (4.5 kg) package of Amaco white air dry clay, labeled as easy to use, non-toxic, and made in the USA.
Air Dry Modeling Clay
A block of off-white modeling clay with a slightly uneven surface and rough edges.

Deouss Mid High Fire White Stoneware Clay

White Air Dry Clay

A hand holding a rectangular brown clipboard or board with a handle cutout near the top center.

Clay Wedging Board, 12 x 18″ Portable Clay Board

Seven sets of unfinished wooden shapes—hexagons, circles, triangles, rectangles, ovals, and squares—are displayed upright on white cylindrical stands against a plain background.

Ceramics Plate Forming Molds

Four round yellow cleaning sponges, two placed separately at the top and two stacked at the bottom, on a white background.

4 Pcs Round Painting Sponge 2.96inch Yellow Craft Sponges 

I prefer to stand when making hand-built clay pieces, so this work table is ideal. I can store everything I need in the cabinets below.

A spacious craft room with large white worktables, shelves filled with supplies, and organized storage units against the walls under pendant lights.

Because I am 5’10” tall, standard table heights are not comfortable for me. I raised the entire table on 6-inch risers, and it made an immediate difference. I added four 6-inch risers to each drawer cabinet and installed two adjustable table legs in the center of the table.

The height is perfect for me when standing, for detailed projects, and for long creative sessions without strain.

A craft room with a large work table made of two drawer units, a window with curtains, shelves, and a wall-mounted thread rack in the background.
White metal L-shaped shelf bracket against a plain background, photographed from the side.
Antrader 6″ Height Modern Furniture Sofa Legs
Diagram showing various tabletop surfaces in different colors and materials on the left, with several types of table legs and frames on the right, labeled "DIY YOUR TABLE.
FLEXISPOT Whole Piece 55″x28″ Rectangular Tabletop
Four white metal furniture legs arranged on a white background.
4″ Height Modern Furniture Sofa Legs for Sofa Table Cabinets

This table has quickly become the room’s gathering place. It is where projects begin, where ideas take shape, and where multiple people can work together comfortably.

The work table is also my wrapping area.

A fabric cutting station with a box, pink and floral fabrics, scissors, a rotary cutter, and organized sewing supplies in the background.

I have a surprise that I will be hanging over the work table, and I cannot wait to share it in a few weeks. You won’t believe it!

A gray tape dispenser with a roll of clear tape, perfect for gift wrapping, featuring a serrated cutting edge.

Wrap Buddies

A stack of gift boxes wrapped in gingham-patterned paper in various pastel colors, with some decorated with ribbons and bows.

Classic Plaid Wrapping Paper

A roll of wallpaper with a blue and white floral and bird pattern, featuring detailed illustrations of flowers and hummingbirds.

1 Roll Blue Floral Bird Wrapping Paper

A roll of metallic pink wrapping paper partially unrolled, showing its smooth, reflective surface and cardboard core.
RUSPEPA Burgundy Matte Wrapping Paper
A gift box wrapped in floral-patterned paper with a green ribbon bow, placed on matching wrapping paper with some green plants nearby.

6 Sheets Vintage Flower Wildflowers

A roll of wallpaper with a pink and peach peony floral pattern and green leaves on a white background.
Floral Wrapping Paper Roll
The Green Little Elf gift wrapping cutter, viewed from the side and back, features its blade in a partially open position.

The Original Little ELF Gift Wrap Cutter (2-Pack)

Wooden rack holding nine rolls of colorful wrapping paper, featuring various patterns and messages like "Happy Birthday" and "Celebrate". The rack is placed on a white carpet.

Desktop Station for Wrapping Paper

Green tape runners in a value pack of five, with one shown dispensing tape onto a blue surface.

Tape Runner – Double Sided Adhesive with Dispenser Roller

The Cricut Station

A white craft workspace with organized drawers containing vinyl rolls, a Cricut machine on the counter, and shelves holding craft supplies and ribbons.

The Cricut station was designed to be efficient and uncluttered. Everything related to a cutting project lives here.

Below the work surface, I store vinyl, transfer tape, cutting mats, tools, and specialty materials. Having these supplies directly beneath the Cricut lets me start and finish a project without reaching for anything else in the room.

This station has made Cricut projects easier and more enjoyable, so I use the machine far more often.

A Cricut cutting machine with various vinyl sheets, two cutting mats, a pen, a weeding tool, and a tablet displaying design software.

Cricut Maker 4

A Cricut heat press in light blue rests on a dark gray heat-resistant pad, with control buttons and a display visible on the device.

Cricut EasyPress 3 Heat Press Machine (9″x 9″)

A stack of 12 x 12 inch Cricut Value Vinyl sheets in various colors, labeled "Rainbow Sampler," with 50 sheets in the pack.

Cricut Value Permanent Vinyl

Cricut Basic Tool Set

Cricut Maker

Cricut Variety Pack, 3 Pack, Adhesive Cutting Mats

The Embroidery Station

A sewing machine on a white desk with thread spools, scissors, fabric, and embroidery supplies; fabric rolls and colored threads are organized on shelves above.

Embroidery has its own dedicated space, a deliberate choice. This station supports both hand embroidery and machine embroidery, which require organization and good lighting.

Here I store embroidery thread, stabilizers, hoops, machine accessories, and small tools. Everything is visible and easy to access, allowing me to focus on the creative process rather than searching for supplies.

This station feels calm and contained, which makes detailed work far more enjoyable.

A Brother SE2000 sewing and embroidery machine in use, stitching a colorful teapot design onto white fabric with the design displayed on the digital screen.

Brother SE2000 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine

A Brother PE535 embroidery machine with a color touchscreen, shown stitching a multicolored floral and butterfly design on fabric in the embroidery hoop.

Brother Embroidery Machine, PE535

A computerized Brother embroidery machine with an LCD screen, stitching a multi-colored design on white fabric held in an embroidery hoop.

Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine

A roll of white sticky tearaway material, partially unrolled, with text indicating size: 12 inches by 10 yards.
New brothread Sticky Self-Adhesive Tear Away Embroidery Stabilizer
Forty spools of sewing thread in various colors are arranged in five rows on a wooden rack.

Embroidery Machine Thread, 40 Colors

Six round embroidery hoops of increasing size are arranged concentrically with a set of sewing needles displayed in the center.
Embroidery Hoop Set

The Create Room DreamBox

Organized craft workspace with shelves holding art supplies, ribbons, and paper. A computer is on the desk, which is covered by a floral cloth. Tables are extended on both sides.

The Create Room DreamBox is the hardest-working piece in my craft room. This is where I store most of my supplies, keeping everything organized, protected, and easy to access.

The DreamBox holds fabric, tools, paper, specialty materials, and project supplies, all within beautifully designed compartments. I love that it can be closed when I want the room to feel visually calm and opened when I am in full creative mode.

Well-organized craft room featuring shelves with supplies, a computer, sewing machines, a chair, and floral decor on wood flooring.

This storage solution allows me to keep a large volume of supplies without the room feeling cluttered or overwhelming. Everything has a place, and everything is easy to find.

A well-organized craft room with shelves holding fabric, ribbons, scissors, craft supplies, and a computer monitor on the right side.

Did you know you can add a “secret” workspace to the dreambox? I wanted a place to list my crafts for each season, but I didn’t want them visible (which might stress me out or ruin a surprise for all of you), so I added an erasable marker area. I will share it next week.

Dual Temp Glue Gun

Three pairs of scissors with colored handles - purple, green, and gray with orange - perfect for gift wrapping projects. Each is labeled "Amazon Basics," ensuring reliability and style.

Soft-Grip Scissors, 3-Pack

Six rolls of Scotch Magic Tape, perfect for gift wrapping, featuring green plaid design on dispensers, neatly placed on a white box labeled “Scotch Magic Tape.”

Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls

Assorted paint brushes

A set of 18 dual-tip acrylic paint markers in assorted colors, shown with both fine and brush tips, and two pens drawing blue lines.

24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens & Markers Set

18 Assorted Acrylic Paint Colors, 2oz each

Mod Podge
Waterbase Sealer

Box of DRAOFUL dual tip acrylic paint markers with six white markers arranged beside the packaging, which features an illustration of an eagle—perfect for creating stunning window art.

Droaful White Acrylic Paint Pens Markers

Twelve glossy poly mailers in assorted colors, arranged in a grid on a white background.
 Gold Foil Leaf 12 Colors 120 Pieces

The Create Room DreamStation

A sewing machine sits on a white cabinet in a craft room, with shelves of paint, artificial flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

The Create Room DreamStation is where I will now do all of my sewing. It truly feels like the room’s newest highlight.

A sewing station with an open cabinet displaying thread spools, a sewing machine on a white table, and drawers with scissors on the side.

My sewing machine is tucked beneath the surface, creating an additional work area. When it’s time to sew, the machine rises electronically with the push of a button. When I am finished sewing, it lowers back down, giving me a flat workspace again.

A craft room with a white sewing table, a sewing machine, a lamp, shelves of paints, and decorative flowers in vases.

The built-in storage holds everything I need close by, from patterns and fabric to tools and accessories. This station lets me move seamlessly between digital planning and hands-on creation, which is essential to how I work.

A sewing station with a white chair, sewing machine, thread rack, storage cabinets, and a lamp in a well-lit room with framed photos on the wall.

The DreamStation is one of the most thoughtfully designed workstations I have ever used.

Thread and Bobbins Set

Singer Sewing Machine

3pcs Free Motion Sewing Machine Presser Foot

A white Singer Prisma Heavy Duty sewing machine with a rainbow checkerboard pattern on the lower front panel.

SINGER PRISMA Heavy Duty High Speed Sewing Machine + Accessories

A white Brother GX37 sewing machine with a stitch selection dial and stitch guide on the front panel.

Brother Sewing Machine

A pink Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine with dials for stitch selection and adjustment, displayed against a white background.
SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty Pink Sewing Machine with Accessories

Peony Silk Flowers

A metal rack holds three rows of white flowerpots, each containing assorted artificial flowers in various colors including pink, white, yellow, and blue.

Flower Display Stand

Mandy’s 20pcs White Tulips Artificial

Thinning Out and Editing My Supplies

A well-organized craft room with white shelves, drawers, a desk, rolls of fabric, ribbon, scissors, and other crafting supplies neatly arranged.

Before anything went back into this room, I went through every single supply I own. This step was just as important as the furniture and layout decisions.

And it took the longest.

I asked myself honest questions. Do I use this? Do I enjoy working with it? Would I repurchase it today?

If the answer was no, it did not stay.

A woman stands in a craft room, holding a measuring stick near a wall-mounted rack of ribbon spools, with a large window and desk in the background.

I donated, shared, and let go of supplies that no longer fit my current craft. This made room for what I genuinely use and love, and it made organizing easier and more intentional.

I even changed the ribbons on my rack. They have been red and green for two years, and this color palette is much closer to the colors I prefer for wrapping gifts!

Letting go of excess was incredibly freeing. The room now reflects who I am as a creator today, not who I was years ago.

A black metal wall-mounted rack with six horizontal bars offers a sleek solution for organizing gift wrapping essentials or elegant display.

7-Layer Wall Wrapping Paper Ribbon Organizer

A wall-mounted metal rack, perfect for gift wrapping, organizes various rolls of ribbon on three rods, with two pairs of scissors hanging from hooks below.

ribbon rack

A metal rack with three horizontal rods elegantly holds multiple spools of ribbon, showcasing a delightful array of colors and patterns perfect for gift wrapping.

White Wire Spool Rack Ribbon Rack

A roll of soft, pale pink fabric is displayed on a white box labeled "HUIHUANG," with the fabric draped across a white surface.

Dusty Rose Velvet Ribbon 2″

Twelve rolls of satin ribbon in assorted colors are displayed next to a brown Kleymax box labeled "Satin Ribbon." Each ribbon is partially unrolled in a straight line.

Pastel Stain Ribbon 3/8 Inch x 12 Rolls

A roll of gradient-colored sheer fabric ribbon with sections in green, white, yellow, orange, and beige, unfurling in layers.

6 Rolls Sheer Organza/Chiffon Ribbon

Essentials That Support Creativity

Lighting

A sewing machine sits on a white countertop in a well-organized craft room with shelves holding colorful spools of thread and various supplies.

Lighting was another key focus. I added under-shelf lighting beneath the fabric shelves, and installed it myself! Plus, it has a remote control.

This lighting makes a noticeable difference. Work surfaces are well-lit, materials are easy to see, and detailed projects feel less tiring. The room feels bright, welcoming, and functional at any time of day.

A sewing workspace with a sewing machine, thread spools, scissors, and tools organized on a white pegboard above a white countertop.

I also purchased lights that clip on the back of a surface, which brighten the room evenly. And they have cool and white settings. The light is perfect.

A white desk lamp with a slim horizontal light bar sits on a desk next to a power strip and a rack holding spools of ribbon.
Seven LED light bars, a power adapter, connecting cables, and a remote control are displayed against a white background.
Maylit Under Cabinet Lights Plug in
A modern desk setup with a keyboard, monitor, and laptop, illuminated by a sleek LED desk lamp; monitor and laptop screens show people working.
LED Desk Lamp
Two Gritin sensor cabinet lights with 84 LEDs each, shown with their packaging. Features include motion sensor, 5 light levels, 3 color temperatures, dimmable, magnetic, and rechargeable.
10.2inch Under Cabinet Lighting

Power

A wall-mounted rack holding various rolls of ribbon above a white desk with a power strip and charging cables against a beige wall.

I also found these power strips that clip onto a surface. I added one to each work area so I can charge my laptop or phone wherever I work.

A white power strip with six outlets, four USB ports, a clamp for mounting, and a 10-foot cord with an angled plug.
Flat Plug Desk Clamp Power Strip 10FT, 40W
Eight white cable organizers labeled "JOYROOM" are shown, with four attached to a wooden surface and holding various cables; one organizer is open, displaying its clamp mechanism.
9 Pack Magnetic Cable Clips
A hand holding a white square device.
TROND Short Extension Cord – Flat Plug Power Strip
A glass holds paintbrushes next to a framed group photo labeled "Friends" and a small speaker, all on a white table by a window.

And of course, I needed some music. One small addition that has made a surprisingly big difference in this space is the wireless mini Bluetooth speaker I added to the room. It is under $25, but it fills the craft room with music while I work, and I use it every single day. It’s also portable.

Having music playing makes crafting feel more relaxed and enjoyable, whether I am sewing, organizing, or working on a long project at the table. I love that it is compact, cordless, and easy to move wherever I am working, and it proves that sometimes the simplest, most affordable additions are the ones that bring the most joy to a creative space.

By the way, I bought the “paint brush vase” about 12 years ago. I don’t remember where I bought it, but I searched and found it for sale here.

We also have a large TV on the 3rd floor, and it usually plays reruns of Project Runway. Since I have already seen every episode (more than twice), it’s the perfect background entertainment!

A person holds a small silver portable speaker with a blue light, as water splashes nearby, indicating the speaker is water-resistant.
Wireless Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Turquoise JBL portable Bluetooth speaker with a textured front, control buttons on top, and a built-in carabiner for easy carrying.
JBL Clip 4, Teal – Portable Bluetooth 5.1 Speaker
A white Sonos wireless speaker with a perforated front grille and control buttons on the top surface.
Sonos Roam 2 – White – Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

IKEA Links

A Space That Truly Works

A well-organized craft room with white desks, storage drawers, shelves with supplies, a central work table, a computer, and a window letting in natural light.

This reorganization created a craft room that nurtures creativity rather than fights it.

Projects can stay out without creating chaos. Cleanup takes minutes, not hours. Every supply has a clear home. Creativity feels easy and inviting.

And our kitty Kelly loves it too!

Final Thoughts

A woman stands and smiles in a craft room with a slanted ceiling, shelves with supplies, a window, and a large overhead light.

This craft room reorganization has been one of the most satisfying projects I have ever completed. It is functional and beautiful, designed for real-life crafting.

Every drawer, every station, and every decision was intentional. While it took time and effort, the result is a space that genuinely feels like a dream come true.

If you have been thinking about reorganizing your craft room, I hope this encourages you to create a space that works for you, supports your creativity, and brings you joy every time you walk in.

I cannot wait to share all the projects that will be created here next.

This room is no longer something I have to manage. It works for me.

A Samsung Essential Monitor displays a sunset scene with a dock over water. The Samsung logo is in the top left, and “Essential Monitor” text is at the bottom right of the screen.

Samsung 32-Inch Flat Computer Monitor

Two pendant lights with brass fixtures and clear glass dome shades hang from round ceiling mounts, each containing a visible bulb.

Farmhouse Glass Pendant Lights

Faded vintage-style area rug with a central geometric medallion and floral motifs in muted tones of beige, pink, and brown.

Loloi Heidi Collection HEI-02 Sage/Multi 8′-6″ x 11′-6″ Area Rug

Mandy’s 20pcs White Tulips Artificial

A metal rack holds three rows of white flowerpots, each containing assorted artificial flowers in various colors including pink, white, yellow, and blue.

Flower Display Stand

Peony Silk Flowers

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20 Comments

  1. It truly is a well thought out space and I can see why you love it….Much success this year as I look forward to your shared projects…

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  2. Just curious but where did all of these things reside before? Where they all in a closet and you pulled them out as needed?

    And second question – how hard was it to find what you needed in terms of all the work space? Did you start knowing you were going to work with IKEA or did you have to spend time locating the best materials. Seems like that would be the hardest part.

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    1. Great questions. The machines and supplies were already here stored away in many different places on the third floor. It usually took me 30 minutes to find what I needed and another 15 to get everything set up. Of course I never did find the power cord to my embroidery machine so I ordered a new one! I was pretty sure I wanted to use IKEA items and I did a lot of searching on Pinterest and IKEA was the most popular solution. So it was an easy choice. After I identified the stations I wanted to create, I just started drawing out and measuring to make it all work. I have a blog post next week that will help you do exactly all of this for your crafting needs!
      L

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    1. Great question. If I want to make it look pretty, then I definitely will. That said, I probably won’t close it often as I love it as a “workstation” more. And no one is up on our third floor except me, my husband Dave, and our kitty Kelly.

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  7. The workspace is awesome! I would love to have that much space! I’m curious where you iron/press your sewing projects.

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  8. I live in a circa 1900 house, and have a craft room on the third floor. The third floor is not heated or cooled, although I have a portable AC/heater unit there. Over the years, my crafting obsessions have changed (I no longer make candles or jewelry, but would like to get back into hand embroidery!) and I have been sewing much more over the last year or so. Sadly, my craft room has not been working for me – it’s much smaller than yours, and while there is plenty of storage (commercial wire shelves, IKEA desk and bookshelf units, 2 metal wardrobes for costume storage – primarily Renaissance costumes that are bulky) as well as dedicated storage where the tools/supplies for each activity were grouped together, the one work table was used for laying out patterns, wrapping gifts, scrapbooking, and general crafting. My Cricut, inexplicably, lives on the second floor while my laptop is on the first floor because I’m a consultant and adjunct and the dining room serves as my “home office”. No wonder nothing worked for me! I have an 8-foot glass-front bookcase that was originally used for hymnal and choir music in a church, and several months ago began toying with the idea of clearing it out and filling it with fabric and sewing supplies, since my dining room table is 48” x 120” – ideal for laying out patterns, and I had been using it for sewing anyway, sclepping bins of fabric and supplies from the third floor to the first floor. I saw your DreamBox and a lightbulb went off – I could store all my sewing supplies in a DreamBox in the dining room, close it up when we needed the dining room table for entertaining, and not have to move bins of fabric and sewing paraphernalia to another room. My only hesitation was having white laminate box in an area furnished primarily with antique oak furniture. But then I saw that CreateRoom has an oak option, and sold!

    Bottom line – thank you for helping me to clarify the problem – not a lack of storage, but a lack of dedicated spaces for the work that I was doing! Now, sewing will happen in the dining room, with all of my supplies in one place, and other crafting will happen in the craft room. I can’t wait for my DreamBox to arrive – I’m looking forward to much more sewing; with a spring visit to London coming up – Liberty! Shaukat Fabrics! Dalston Mill! Goldhawk Road! – I will be itching to get back!

    ps: where did you get your dress form? I’ve been looking for one and while it needs to be functional for me, I’d love if it had a little more “I discovered this vintage form in a little antique store in Paris” vibe!

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    1. Oh, this makes me so happy! The DreamBox will be perfect for you! You are going to love it. As far as the dress form, I found it at an antique shop. I actually don’t think it is old, but it was my size and I got it for a steal! I found it here at https://amzn.to/4sEE6nG.Let me know when you get your delivery!
      Leslie

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  9. Hello, wondering what the dimensions of the craft room might be? It looks like a generous sized room. The makeover will certainly allow for multiple projects to be i”in progress” at the same time. Very nice.

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  10. Thanks so much. Just in the process of reorganizing my crafting space. Many great ideas here for organization and storage while working on projects. I have a smaller space but these ideas will help in the process. Thank you. Enjoy your creative space.

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