Design Your Own
Stylish and Personal
Hobby Room
Years ago, hobby rooms were
once relegated to a corner of a
garage or were made out of a
metal building bought at a lumber
yard. These days crafting has
become a serious pursuit with
hundreds, if not thousands, of
dollars invested in equipment and
supplies. Plus, with many homes
growing larger, there’s now space
to accommodate specialty rooms
for hobbies or other activities.
The bonus room
The room over a garage, sometimes called a bonus room, is a perfect place for a hobby room. It’s usually a generous size with interesting nooks and crannies that some pretty painted moulding would call attention to and that would be fun to look at in a creative space. A bonus room is also usually large enough to accommodate sofas, chairs, work tables, and other equipment -- and it’s perfect for any craft that isn’t dependent on water, such as sewing, needlecrafts, or scrapbooking.
No-room hobby room
Of course, a hobby room doesn’t have to be a room at all. Sometimes a small cabinet filled with supplies can solve the need for a dedicated space. Carve out space for your hobbies in the laundry room, a closet, a guest room, or a corner of the garage. Be sure to have the necessary ingredients for a hobby area, such as flat work surface, which can be either a counter or a table. It can also consist of two sawhorses and a hollow-core door. No matter what your hobby, there’s always need for a flat work area.
Full-tilt hobby room
A hobby room that has no limitations, like space, can be created easily with some neutral or light-colored paint and some inexpensive thrift store furniture. Inexpensive neutral-colored furnishings can be given punches of color with throws, colorful ottomans, and patterned window fabrics. Bright paint can enliven the room for creative pursuits.
It’s just the kind of environment that sparks creativity and makes creating fun. With plenty of soft furnishings, a hobby room like this will inspire families to craft together and spend more time creating. And, if crafting isn’t appealing at the moment, the additional seating makes a nice place to sit and keep watch over little crafters or relax and read while others get into the hobby mode.
The only problem with using a bonus room for a hobby room is the lack of storage. Because they aren’t bedrooms, most bonus rooms don’t have closets. This makes the bonus hobby room in need of some all-important storage. Tall painted chests with faux fronts that fit under slanted ceilings fit the storage bill perfectly. Just be sure that you have enough storage or the hobby room can quickly turn into the clutter room.
Take your hobbies to the next level by beefing up your hobby room or hobby area. Just be sure to make it like your hobby -- fun.
© 2007 Kathryn Weber, all rights reserved
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