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Guest Picks: Creative Craft Space
Add inspiration to your crafting station with these 20 sweet finds
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If you craft, you need a dedicated space that is both functional and beautiful, whether you have an entire room bathed in natural light (lucky!) or just a nook or closet to call your own. This month, I have gathered 20 finds to help pull together your creative craft space. From attractive storage to furnishings, supplies and inspiring art and books, you will find a little bit of everything here. Happy crafting! — Laura from Lolalina
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I'm sure we all know the wonders of chalkboard paint by now, but what about chalkboard paint in any color you want? Hudson Paint company makes wonderful chalkboard paint in a full range of colors, so you can paint that accent wall or vintage cupboard and draw on it, too!
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This solid fir wall unit from Cox & Cox would be just the thing for organizing craft supplies or stationery. The bins even have space for your own labels.
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I love the simplicity of this sawhorse desk from Wisteria. The adjustable table height means you can work sitting or standing depending on your needs at the moment.
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Édition Paumes books from Japan are a bit of an obsession among those in the know — each slim book is packed with interior design and craft inspiration from real homes around the world. And the covers look so cute stacked up on your desk, how can you resist?
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Dutch designer Ingrid Jansen makes these beautiful stools from reclaimed wood and hand-crocheted covers. Each is unique, so check the shop for specific pieces available now. This little piece is so versatile: use it as extra seating, a footrest, or a table for stacking books and magazines.
by Orla Kiely
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I am a huge fan of Orla Kiely's modern prints, and these little notebooks are an affordable way to bring her patterns into your home. Plus, they are perfect for journaling or sketching out new craft ideas.
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| Lighting is so important in a work space, even if your craft "room" is more like a closet. When you are doing close work such as beading, sewing or sketching, task lighting is key. This all-wood version of the classic architect's lamp recently caught my eye — I love the chunky shape and raw look, and the quality construction means it will last for many years to come. |
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These classic stools from Tolix in France look fresh in mint green. Of course, if you work at a desk for long periods of time, you will want a chair, but stools are perfect for the kind of crafting where you are up and down a lot. And they happen to be on sale right now at Design Within Reach — bonus!
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An essential ingredient in any craft space is inspiration, and what better way to inspire than with work from a favorite artist? I love the colors and the use of a vintage photo in this print from Sarah Ahearn Bellemare.
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I love having candles lit while I work — it adds so much to the ambiance, and I swear it also enhances creativity. Don't save candles for special occasions! These cuplights from German brand Snug Studio are so charming, I would line up a few in a windowsill.
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These handmade cups by Samantha Robinson are like functional works of art. I would use one to display charcoal pencils, paint brushes, or design pens. But by all means, use them for your coffee if you like!
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| When I get the sewing machine I've been pining after for ages, I would love one of these handmade quilted covers to slip over it. This one is made from yummy Amy Butler fabric, sure to cheer up any sewing room. |
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These little bins from Hable Construction have been on my wish list forever. They are sized perfectly for corralling just about anything you can think of, and the material is wonderfully thick. Use one for each knitting project, to organize your fabric stash, keep your paper ephemera collection tidy, or even place letter-sized files inside.
by Happy Tape
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Japanese masking tape, also known as Washi tape, is a wonderfully versatile craft product. I cannot imagine life without it. Use it to embellish packages and envelopes, create collages, make labels, decorate vases, boxes, or picture frames — the possibilities are endless.
Dimensions: 15 mm (about 1/2") or 9 mm (about 1/4") wide x 15 m (about 50') long. 10 rolls.
Dimensions: 15 mm (about 1/2") or 9 mm (about 1/4") wide x 15 m (about 50') long. 10 rolls.
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Swapping out plain hardware for something fun is the easiest way to revamp an old chest or storage cabinet. Anthropologie always has the cutest selection, and these are my current favorites.
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I love the texture and color of this handmade granny-chic rug. Just the thing for warming cold toes in the studio on a chilly fall morning!
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This artsy little ceramic tray is hand-stamped with poetry from Australian potter/poet Kylie Johnson. Place it on your desk or atop a small stack of books with a few feathers or pretty stones for inspiration.
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This sweet soft sculpture by Ashley Anna Brown would make a friendly art studio companion. I own one of Ashley's pieces, and I can tell you from personal experience they are amazingly detailed and well crafted. Each one is unique and lovely in its own way.
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And the perfect final touch? A luxurious settee to lounge on while dreaming up your next project.
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Ideabook updated on Sept. 9, 2011.
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and I am still loving my trestle sawhorse desk from IKEA. It's the best part of my art studio! http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html