Sunday, March 28, 2010

The Big Reveal

If you follow my blog, you've heard about my office for a while.  When I first moved into my house (about six years ago), I was much more interested in bright and vibrant colors.  So, when I decorated...I went for crazy, lively, and busy.




Now that I've progressed past my 20s (don't you like that wording), I've decided I like calming colors and lots of organization.  Here is the new look and a narrative of what has changed.


This is my work station...I love it.


Previously, I had a curtain that hid shelves.  When I redecorated the office, I added a wall with double folding doors.  It looks much more organized and really finishes off the room (although I'm not showing what is behind them).


I wish I had a picture of the terrible light fixture that was in my office previously.  I picked a chandelier from a fabulous antique shop in my area (Dupree's).


I added a cutting table which also provides additional counter space.


Best part of the cutting table...it folds down too.  Oh, and I sewed new curtains (which need to be fixed on one side, so I'm not going to show you a wider picture).


I added these built-ins when I first moved in to my house, but I did purchase new drawer knobs during the redecoration.  I like this glitzy look, and I think they go well with the new chandelier.


A close-up of the new knobs.


This fabric was the inspiration for the wall color.  I found it at Fabric and Fringe, and brought it in with the chair cushions and this idea board. **The idea board will be Tuesday's tutorial.


I kept the white photo storage boxes.  They hold crafting supplies and not photos.


I purchased these glass jars at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and used them to organize my ribbon.  They bring in a tiny punch of color.


I used a magnetic knife organizer from The Container Store for my collection of sewing scissors.


This might be my favorite functional item...I attached serge protectors under each side of my desk.  Now I can plug in my sewing machine, serger, iron, lamp, phone, stamp embosser, etc., all at once.


I spray painted these thread organizers, and hung them behind my sewing machines.


These came from a local thrift store, and I spray painted them for a clean look.


I love these tiles.  I purchased them at A Classy Flea, and I updated them with some glossy white spray paint.  Oh, and I moved my white file cabinet out from the closet to use as more counter space.


This is my least favorite area...it is a little crowded and messy.  However, everything I have out is something I use on a regular basis.


What do you think?  I love it!  It is definitely my personality, and every time I walk by...I smile!

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70 comments:

  1. This is a gorgeous craft room! Great job!

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  2. don't be fooled readers...you should have seen alyssa's dorm room explosion ten years ago! haha! seriously, it's stunning and i'd love for you to do a few makeovers at my house. where did you get your photo storage boxes? i'm thinking about going that route with my photos now because i take too many to put in books. i already have 2 books full of cj's photos and i can't keep this up. boxes would hold more and i can write a narrative for each month and place in the box so that i don't miss the wording part. love your glass jars and folded ribbons too. beautiful!

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  3. WOW!!! That looks great! You did a really good job on everything

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  4. WOW! That is really beautiful!

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  5. great job! It's so much easier to create in a place that you love! Enjoy every moment! Dropping by from That's so Cheri... Hope to see you at my place!

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  6. Gorgeous! I'm incredibly jealous!!!

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  7. Can I just tell you how jealous I am?! This is incredible. But seeing as I live in a 2-bedroom apartment... it could be a while before I get a craft room. Enjoy yours for me!

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  8. Ok, first of all it is so beautiful I could cry... lol seriously if you saw my working spaces (spread out in every nook and cranny of our home I can find) you would understand. You are so organized and it is just lovely.... If I had a room like that I wouldn't want to leave. hehee
    ENJOY.....

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  9. What a beautiful room. Amazing what a change of colour can do.

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  10. ok, first of all - GORGEOUS. the colors are soooo wonderful. second, you are organized!! i'm way jealous of this room :)

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  11. I love the CALM feel to the room. The white and the chandelier are so classy. What a wonderful space to work in. I can see why you SMILE!
    -Angela

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  12. When we bought our first house I went a little crazy with color after having rental white for so long. Now that I'm in my 30's I too have been toning down everything. I love the green walls, but would probably tire of them too and want something a little more calm. I LOVE your chandelier! I would have never thought I could put one in a craft room, but it works so well.

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  13. Love your glammy chandelier! What a fun piece for your workroom!

    love, kelee at www.katillacshack.com stop on by!

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  14. It turned out beautiful, although I loved the green wall too. I just wish I had an extra room.

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  15. It looks great - you've made a wonderful space with a very calming look to it.

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  17. What a fab space. I think I could get a lot done! A great space to be creative!

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  18. LOVE it! So gladd I stopped by.

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  19. I love all the little touches and the calming colors are gorgeous! You did an amazing job.

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  20. Love,Love,Love what you've done!! The "new" look is AWESOME~~love those knobs too! And spray painting those vases...wow! (I'm guessing they were clear or colored glass?) I would have never thought of spraypainting something like that. Thanks for sharing~~

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  21. Absolutely beautiful! I'm in the process of re-vamping my office as well! What color did you use on the walls?

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  22. Any idea what the name of that fabric is? I'm looking to re-do some chair cushions and that's just what I'm looking for!

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  23. So pretty!!!!! I'm working on mine right now - between a zillion other projects. I finally got the color changed and I'm looking for a chandelier. Great job!!!!
    I know about the color change, I went from orange to silvery/gray. LOL Pix on my blog if you wanna see.

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  24. What a gorgeous, serene place to be creative!

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  25. Love your organization! I'm about to reveal my craft room but now that I've seen yours I may have to do a few more things!

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  26. HI!! Visiting from Just A Girl.. This looks fabulous!!

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  27. Wow it looks like you did a lot if work! Good job!

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  28. I love it! I'm about to start my craft room and I'm very inspired! Now I want a chandelier! Does it give off enough light or do you have lamps as well?

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  29. I am JEALOUS! What a great space...just wonderful. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today! Oh, you have inspired us all.

    Chelsea

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  30. Wow, that's great! Love this! I would love for you to come link up over at my blog! I've got prizes :) and I would love to feature this. I've got a couple people who have requested ideas for craft room organizing.
    -Jill
    http://womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com

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  32. How lovely. I must know, where did you find that folding table?

    Oops, wrong button. :)

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  33. That is so beautiful and organzied I love it. I used that same fabric on a chair redo. It is so pretty.

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  34. Gorgeous. Love the white. I am that color GREEN with jealousy! :)

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  35. This is beautiful! What a difference! Love the color, the chandelier, and the way your drapes add the finishing touch. Great room!

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  36. What a dreamy place to be inspired, Alyssa! The chandy is beautiful and everything is so organized! Love the raised panelled doors and the pretty drapes! I'm so green with envy!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  37. I mean really, it's gorgeous, no doubt about that. But, can we talk about the RIDICULOUS orginazation going on there? I think I'm in love with you and all your containers and holders. Truly, it's impressive how everything has a perfect spot and is kept there. Thanks for sharing this reveal. Someday, when/if I EVER grow up and get a real house, I want to have a room just like that. Well, minus the sewing part, since I suck at that. Anyway, beautiful job!

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  38. Oh, and I found you through Just a Girl who I found through Denton Sanatorium. In case you were wondering how and who this utterly random girl was.

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  39. Your office space looks wonderful "all grown up"... I know you are thrilled! The light fixture is A-MA-ZING.

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  40. It is truly beautiful--I bet the creative juices just flow in there!

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  41. BEAUTIFUL!!! That space would make me smile every min I was in it....and I'd never leave! LOL Fabulous job!!

    Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' It!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  42. Covet...Covet...Covet... Oh, how I long for a beautiful crafty space of my own! This one is gorgeous, and LOVE all the organization! We're having a giveaway at our place to celebrate 100 followers. I'd love it if you stopped by and checked it out! Happy Easter!

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  43. Omg! I love it! However, for the record, I did like the green too. I'm 30 and I love bright colors. Drives most of my friends crazy! :)
    I can't wait to have enough room to do something like that. Beautiful!

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  44. Great job! I am loving the soft, serene paint color, drapery and chandelier. Thanks for the breakdown too. It's hard to see the fine details from a photo, love the drawer knobs!

    I found you from Tidy Mom's tweet today.

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  45. Okay, I don't get jealous very often and I'm so jealous! So gorgeous! Lovely job. Wish I had a room to do this to! My dream is to have a giant craft/art room with concrete floors so that we can all paint, sew, sculpt to our heart's content! Thanks for sharing your beautiful project.

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  46. Sigh.....wish I had a spare room to do that! Beautifully done, much more serene than the green.

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  47. So glad I stopped by! Lots of ideas to give my room a new look!

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  48. i love it and love the calm colors- i think they are much more conducive to creativity. you can relax and really open your mind, rather than feeling too much anxious energy! i also did the bold colors in my twenties. then i had kids and moved into my thirties and realized i need calm colors as the kids already do a good job of driving me crazy- don't need to add to that! anyhow- i love it! :)

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  49. Hopped over from Tidymom. LOVE the chandelier! You are right, the knobs really tie it in with the lighting. Great job!

    I have a "spiced pumpkin" kitchen. Most people love the coziness of it... but now I'm leaning towards a neutral. I wonder if I will think it boring? The orange has been up for 3 years... perhaps change is good.

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  50. Absolutely wonderful!! I'm in the middle of adding on an office space and I cannot wait! I'm going to feature this transformation on my Saturday Shout Out tomorrow! Come check it out...LOVE it! -shaunna :)

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  51. Great job on making over your office; it looks tidy, well organized, totally functional and beautiful as well!!!
    Love it!

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  52. Wow, that's so organized. I wish my space looked like that!

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  53. Wow! Your creative space is absolutely gorgeous and functional to boot! Amazing job!!

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  54. I was jealous before the makeover and now I'm just seething!! Its beautiful!!Ann @ Housefinally

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  55. Your office is beautiful. I love it.

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another wonderful party!!

    Please stop by next week I am having guest over each day and I would love for you to tell them HI!

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  56. hey gorgeous, FABULOUS transformation ;o)

    Off to view the rest of your blog....

    Have a great easter weekend!

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  57. Great redo! I love this craft room, good job!

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  58. What a transformation! That room is to. die. for! You are going to be so inspired in there, I just love it! Theresa

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  59. Love the chandelier in there...so unexpected, yet gorgeous in that space. Talk about a crafter's dream.

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  60. I'm featuring you. What an amzingly organized room! Don't forget to grab the featured button (if you want to :)). THanks for joining the party!
    -Jill

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  61. This is great. I love it. And like everyone else. SO jealous!! Thanks for sharing at Fun to Craft's Spring has Sprung Party.

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  62. Great job! I love it! Thanks for linking up to this week's Super Crafty Saturday!

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  63. Thanks for the inspiration- I'm off to work on my craft room!

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  64. You have selected the colors that are good for business. Your house, on the other hand has this clean and neat aura which made it cool and nice to live with.

    eCommerce Solution

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  65. Color is an important part of any brand, but along with the actual name of a company... Is it a great brand that builds a great company, or the other way around? Just a thought for people who plan starting a new business.

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  66. I love that your post is real. Who cares what is behind the closet door and oh well the curtains aren't done. I'm constantly looking for inspiration for craft rooms since I'm redoing my office/craft room. Your room is a huge dream/inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

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