Yes, studio {sigh}.
When Patrick and I moved into our home two years
ago, we were happy to find that it included a tiny perk, a 6
ft x 8 ft office space tucked away in our basement. Originally, we
stashed bills and basic supplies to make - ya know, an office.
After some time, I thought, "Who am I kidding,
I'm not an office person." Every place I've
lived in, I've setup a creative space rather than an office (even in my tiny 600 sq. ft. downtown Indianapolis studio apartment). It was time to do the same in our home.
So, here she is... my living, breathing, functioning
studio. I refinished pretty much every crevice of this space - for around
$200, and kept a monochromatic black/grey/white scheme so I can focus on
projects more clearly - and cleanly.
First pic: The fabric was originally a curtain panel (from Target). I chopped off the bottom half, using it to
reupholster my swivel chair (found in an abandoned warehouse, was originally
verrry 70's). I spray painted the metal base of
the chair bronze... shiny and delightful. Then, I hemmed the top half of the fabric and strung it on a tension rod (hides
my printer and garbage can). I painted the cabinet and
table top (originally two unmatched pieces) with a mis-tinted can of paint on clearance
at Walmart - only $8! After adding black and blue tints, I created a lovely blue/grey color! The
'new' drawer pulls are from the art-deco era (from the Nashville Flea Market, $3 each).
Second pic: The "Love Well" art piece was a gift from the lovely Abra Clampitt who designed and painted the message on a cross-section of a tree. I paired it with some magnetic vintage tins to make a message board/jar storage combo (base and lid separately nailed directly into the wall). For magnets, I wrapped scraps of white fabric into rosettes, then glued them onto magnet discs. The combo makes this area inspirational, functional, and inviting.
Third pic: My favorite, favorite, favorite part of the room - storage & display for Persimmon Prints products. I've chosen collapsable Rugby Stripe Bins from The Container Store to house each of my garment printing projects. Below them is a 3-drawer white dresser housing art prints & notecards. Left of the closet are wooden window frame parts (painted the same color as the table) mounted to display garments on white wooden hangers in adult and child sizes (from The Container Store). When together, they
provide a streamlined, organized feeling.
Fourth pic: On the last wall, I mounted more painted window frame parts with vintage hardware findings to create a designated display area, which is perfect for photographing products for my upcoming website (opening in March!) These screen printed dresses, recently revealed on my Instagram feed are a current printing project.
After this experience I've learned, yet again, that... together, paint and a bit of fabric are unstoppable in any redecorating project.
