For years, I scrapped on my computer table and longed for my own room. With 7 kids (and four still at home), I figured that was still a very long way off. We had plans to add a rec room onto the house, so we began talking to an architect about that project. I knew we would be creating smoe attic stoorage space becaose of the new roofline, but never drempt what was to come!
When the architect showed up a couple weeks later with the house plan for approval, the first thing that caught my eye was the full staircase! The original idea was to have a pull down set of stairs into the attic storage, so I was a bit confused. When I studied them longer, I realize that there was a whole room at the top of those stairs! My husband had contracted the architect on the sly and asked hima bout the possibility of a loft space instead of an attic!
Man...do I love him! I now have a whole room to myself! Okay---well, I share it with my daughter who loves to paint, so it officially called our "art loft." It overlooks my dining room and I Can hear everything happening in the house which helps me to stay connected even when I'm creating! Are you ready for the tour???
The very first photo (above) is the view as you climb the stairs and go into the loft area.
I love to decorate with vinyl---so here is a close-up of my favorite piece in the house:
These next photos are taken from different corners of my space:
As you can see, my space is very eclectic and somewhat chaotic, but I know where everything is....aren't we all like that?! This is my desk area:
I love that everything I need is within my reach! My sewing machine stays on and ready to go, sitting on a small shelf to the left of my desk. My paints and ebellishments are on the wall to my right. My current assignments and projects sit in my desk folders, while all my other paper is stored just behind me in IRIS containers.
Now for more details! All my mini books are stored here:
This shelf holds my old camera collection as well as plastic bags full of fun "stuff":
I mentioned that my daughter paints, this shelf holds her paints and mixed media toys:
And my dry/erase board that holds love notes from my kiddos!
Well, there you have it---my Creative Space----chaos sparks creativity!
I SO love your space!!! ~Vanessa W
Posted by: Vanessa Wachlin | December 11, 2010 at 10:28 AM
It's just perfect!
Posted by: Sandra | December 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM
wow - so nice and clean and organized....I am green with envy!! Congrats!!
Posted by: Cherrie | December 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
that is so beautiful and what a "srubby" you have to realize that this hobby deserves a space in your home. love the color of your walls
Posted by: lynda p | December 11, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Too Stinkin' cute!!! LOVE the movie reels...and a sofa...you can take a nap in your studio!!!
LOVE IT!
Posted by: Karen Taylor | December 11, 2010 at 01:18 PM
What an awesome husband you have-- and kids, from those notes on the whiteboards :) Your space is just fabulous!
Posted by: Natalie | December 11, 2010 at 01:50 PM
Wonderful space!! How sweet of your husband!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | December 11, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Oh, I just love your space!!! What a great hubby you have to do that for you!!!! I love how you have it set up! Enjoy!!!
Hugs,
Joni
Posted by: joni | December 11, 2010 at 03:09 PM
tfs
Posted by: {vicki} | December 11, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Wonderful space!! I love that everything is out and within arms reach!!
Posted by: Kim | December 11, 2010 at 07:37 PM
*sigh* It's beautiful!
Those blocks you have in your windows: Relax, Imagine, Dream...I think they're perfect because you can do all those things in this craft space! TFS!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | December 11, 2010 at 08:16 PM
i sooooooo love it!! it's perfect!!
Posted by: Tina Mayo | December 11, 2010 at 09:28 PM
I am in love with your space. It's cozy but connected to the rest of your home, you get to share it with your daughter, and it's packed with goodies! Something for me to work towards!
Posted by: AnnaMarie | December 12, 2010 at 12:39 AM
I think this is one of the nicest art spaces I have ever seen! I really like how it looks so well loved and used too, it's given me a lot of inspiration, thanks for showing us round!
Posted by: Charlotte | December 12, 2010 at 07:14 AM
Fabulous space Kim! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Dana Tatar | December 12, 2010 at 09:18 AM
amazing space!
Posted by: stephanie | December 12, 2010 at 02:05 PM
what an amazing place to create! There's nothing chaotic about it, to me. You've given me a few ideas on how to rework my space over Christmas break, actually. Thanks!
Posted by: Ann | December 15, 2010 at 04:46 PM