Modular Closet kit

Whether it’s a hobby, family activity or side hustle, your crafting needs a place to happen. Your dream craft room will look different from anyone else’s – based on your available area, your style and the type of projects you do – but all maker’s spaces should have a few traits in common. We sketch out the items and storage systems that will inspire you and keep you organized.

Task Lighting

How can you protect your eyesight while crafting and ensure you’re really seeing your materials’ colors?

You need the proper lighting. Usually, overhead lighting isn’t best for the job. It can cast shadows and wash out your colors. Task lighting, on the other hand, allows you to focus it on your project. Use daylight bulbs so that your fabrics’ and papers’ colors aren’t affected by the light.

Different types of light sources to consider for your craft room:

• Dimmable floor lamp
• LED light fixture
• Gooseneck desk lamp
• Ring light
• Under-cabinet spotlights

Your choices will depend on the type of crafts you make, the size and layout of your room and the amount of natural light it gets. For more details about lighting, visit the BlissLights blog.

An ample work surface and task lighting are essential in a craft room.

If your projects require detailed work, you might look at purchasing a light fixture with a built-in magnifying glass. You’ll never miss a stitch again!

Seating and Workspace

Sitting for long periods of time usually accompanies crafting. Knitters, jewelrymakers and scrapbookers alike can spend hours working in the same seated position. That’s why your chair choice matters. The last thing you want is to suffer an achy back or sore neck from doing what you love.

Regardless of the type of crafter you are, you’ll likely benefit from a chair that’s height-adjustable. The seat depth and lumbar support should also be adaptable, especially if you’re petite or tall. For ease of access to your supplies, invest in a wheeled chair that swivels so that you’re not overreaching or constantly standing and twisting.

Your work surface matters, too. It should have enough surface area to allow you to spread out while not being so large that you have to stretch to access everything on the table. Ideally, it can be set at different heights. If you’re using a multipurpose room to craft, your work surface might need to be easily moveable and foldable. Always choose a sturdy table. You don’t want to ruin your project by spilling or breaking anything.

Storage System

Organizing your craft supplies will require some planning, but it’ll be worth it in the long run.

If you have a dedicated creator’s space, you’ll have more storage options. A converted bedroom will have a closet that you can transform to suit your needs. A wood system offers shelving, drawers and doors, as well as hang rods for sewing projects or other creations that might need to dry. Wire systems can accommodate several different accessories that don’t have to be installed with tools. Choose the type that works best for you and your budget.

Picture all the fabric scraps, beads, decorative papers or crafting tools that could be stowed away in this setup – and you could display some finished projects in it, too. Featured: WestView Collection

Is your craft space somewhere without a closet – perhaps a bonus room, basement or unused formal living room? Wood organization systems can be installed as standalone storage. Simply put a tower kit or a shelf and drawer kit against an open wall and you’ll have an attractive and functional place to keep all your supplies.

Small Organizers

Even the largest projects require tiny tools and materials – like needles and thread for a queen-size quilt or markers and embellishments for a scrapbook. Where can you store these smaller items where they won’t get lost or buried? Feel free to get creative! Mason jars, old hat boxes and other decorative containers can do the job and add to your room’s decor.

Maybe it’s not so much your supplies that are petite but your crafting space. Fabric bins and cube organizers have a smaller footprint than closet towers while serving the same purpose. Or try a Modular Closet unit or Impressions kit near your work station. Choose one that can best contain your supplies and finished projects, as well as your budget.

A small organizer with drawers and shelves can hold a variety of crafting necessities like ribbons, paints and colored pencils. Featured: Impressions

Don’t forget to look for vertical storage opportunities in your craft space. Wire racks can be hung on the back of a door or on a wall, and peg boards provide quick access to all sorts of tools, from scissors to paper towels.

Your dream craft room should reflect your style and inspire you to create, so remember to decorate it with your pieces and paint it your favorite color. By following our suggestions, you’ll be ready to make new masterpieces safely, with everything at your fingertips.