Hi there! Come on in!
If you’re following me on Facebook, you know I’ve teased you for over 2 weeks now with sneak peeks of my new studio. Well, here it is! I am all moved in and so far have enjoyed every minute spent in my new studio. I am loving all the light that comes in through the tall windows.
Everything has it’s space which make the studio look fairly organized most of the time (something I’ve always struggled with working from
home). You might remember my original posts,
here and
here about my home office? Aaron custom built my work area – which I love – but as the business kept growing, so did the need for more space. I never thought I would enjoy so much working outside the home – but so far, this has proven to be the best decision I ever made. Not only am I super productive during the time I am in the studio, but I get to BE with my family when I am home.
This is the view from the entry.
It is my favorite view – as it reminds me the day I first stepped foot on this space (love at first sight!)
You can see the art wall here. I spent hours working on it and I am so pleased with the way it turned out. I like to think of this wall as my art collection display. The mix of art by other artists and mine own work makes is very meaningful to me.
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Here is where all the printing happens. Everything is conveniently located within easy reach – literally. To make the desk top, we refurbished the closet door – it had the perfect dimensions for the space (I purchased the
VIKA ARTUR legs from IKEA). The cutting station is located right next to the printing area. The second desk doubles as cutting – folding – packaging area.
The EXPEDIT bookcases are from IKEA. Aaron screwed the two bookcases one on top of the other taking advantage of the ceiling height. It works great!
I store the envelopes for my
stationery and invitations, packaging materials, shipping boxes and crafting supplies inside the closet. I added a bookcase (found at a curbside and repainted) and additional shelving to accommodate everything. Here is a sneak peek!
Another great thing about the studio is the wall space – there is so much of it – which makes for additional space to display my work – from calendars to art prints. I love it!
These little paper suitcases have been a signature of my workspaces. Don’t they make for fun decoration? Not only that – they double as extra storage for my jewelry supplies.
There’s still a lot to be done (you haven’t even seen the other side of the studio). That would be another post. For now, I am enjoying the way it is.
Well, there you have it!
What do you think?
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It is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! I can see why you love it so much. Congratulations on your success, you work is beautiful! I love your wall of art… so special. I could go on and on about this room!
I'm working on my studio in my home now….maybe one day I'll be able to expand!
Ebony
sparklingeventdesigns.blogspot.com
It looks amazing!! I think it is the perfect place!
Beautiful, Vana! It is so crisp and clean and your artwork looks so gorgeous on that wall. Congratulations!
Very cute studio! We are in the process of re-doing our work space as well and you have given us much inspiration!!!!
Congratulations on your new space! It is absolutely inspiring!
GORGEOUS! Function and beauty married perfectly! Enjoy it! And may you work successfully here for many years!
GORGEOUS! So gorgeous I just blogged about it! It had to be shared =) Congrats on the new space and all of your success. You deserve it! xxoo
Sigh! So lovely and clean and organized. Love that cutter! May I ask what kind it is?
Wow!! I love every single inch of it! Love the wall color, makes everything else pop!
It's fabulous, Vana! Congratulations on an office outside the home! Very exciting and such a serene place to work!
Hello sweet ladies and thank you for all the wonderful words! I am beyond thrilled and inspired even more to keep going.
xoxo
V
It is stunning and so bright!! I love what you did with the space – I would be productive in a place like this, too
Congratulations on this new chapter in your business!
I love it Vana. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love it, Vana . The studio is bathed with natural light. Everything is so well organized and well put togther. Love the art wall.
Wishing you much success in your new workspace.
Lakshmi
fantastic space! love all the white and the natural light. it really puts the focus on your work – both on the walls and on the drawing board! and i can't believe this is only half the space … so jealous!!
G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!!
Need I say more?!
Hoping my remodeling project comes out half as good
I am jealous…this should be my office…lol…it is stunning and fun room to be in to create your heart out!
LOVE it! I bet you are really enjoying your own space…and dwntwn CHG – wow! If I lived closer, I would have applied to be your PT help…what a joy to go to a space like that every day! Nice job – enjoy!!! Thanks for sharing with us all
This is so gorgeous – I'm so jealous! And inspired!
Beautiful! I love how you took advantage of all your space, that's the way to do it! Where did you get the metal under the counter cubbies to hold all your goods? Ikea as well?
it's beautiful vana! it's looks like such a serene and productive place to work–so inspiring! lovelovelove! where did you get those awesome little racks that hang in the expedit–i love them,!
Thank you thank you everyone! I am floored by all the comments.
Deb – the little racks are also from IKEA (look on the Heavy Duty storage – by the garage bookcases).
sassypackrat – paper cutter is from here:http://www.qcmcorp.com/1200E.html
mine is the 1200E by QCM
Beautiful!!!! and so inspiring!!!
Congratulations!
Chiara
Oh wow, what an amazing space. I feel my fingers itching looking at all that paper! how inspiring. Your business and work is an inspiration to me.
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So beautiful!! Where did you get the cute white office chair?
your new studio looks gorgeous! i love the light airy feeling and the pops of color, especially from your work. not only did you create a wonderful space, but you should be so proud that you've grown your business to this point. looking forward to seeing the other side of the room!
Thanks Cindy! I feel at peace when I am there…never want to leave:)
White chair is from IKEA.
LOVE IT!!! I knew the moment I walked into the room it was going to be a perfect place for you!!!
Awesome!! I will come again soon, no pup next time so we can have lunch!!
xx
callie
Looks great! Where did you find the black wire storage trays that hang just under the bookcase shelving?
They came from IKEA. Look for them on the heavy duty bookcases and shelving area.
So gorgeous. What brand and color paint is on the walls? That gray is perfect.
Thanks. The paint color is Heavy Goose by Martha Stewart. Purchased at the local HOME DEPOT.
Oh Vana, your studio is just dreamy! I love your wall of art, the colours blend so well with eachother.
You truly are an inspiration.
Love,
Tania
Found you through Apartment Therapy and I'm completely in LOVE with this space! I'm going to post it on my blog, hope you don't mind!
Erica
tart-house.blogspot.com
beautiful. Love it!!
Erica – feel free to post on your blog and link back to us here. Thanks:)
I love this!
Your studio is simply beautiful! And I love your art wall and paint choice for the walls. Very inspirational
Found your blog through AT. This is such a lovely studio space. This is how I want my crafting studio to look like. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yvette
It's so nice to have you here! Welcome and hope you stop by again. Thanks for the nice words:)
completely and utterly gorgeous. love it all. you must be smitten.
pretty studio! I gleaned so many great ideas for a home office from this post. Can't wait to see the other side of the studio.
a little late commenting, but wanted to (found you on the dreamers into doers site)… i love your entire space! so organized and clean, but so warm with all the artwork!
I absolutely love your space! I've been toying with the idea of making all my furniture white. Seeing your photos has sealed the deal!
Wow, what an awesome space! I love how you've placed your artwork and the colours you've used. I wish I had a space like this for my knitting stuff!
ps. just discovered your blog and it's so lovely ..I'm hooked!
love love love everything about it!
What kind of printers are those?
you studio space is perfect! i love the pale color on the wall and all the cubbie goodness. i am re-vamping mine and was really thinking of getting rid of my
4×4 huge ikea cubbie, but seeing how you have filled it with great baskets, etc. i am just going to build around it. i have a gabled ceiling, not sure what to do with that.
i would love to find a way to use that to my advantage. but you can hang painting on it and it makes it hard to work around, just seems like senseless wasted space, but seeing how you worked with your shelving, etc. it really has me inspired.
thank you for sharing!
peace.
Just "happened" upon this blog, your work, and your studio! They are all fabulous! This studio is a dream come true! Thanks for sharing!
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I found your blog through Everything Etsy! Beautiful craft room, and great inspiration!
Love the way you store your envelopes. Is that an Epson 1400? I have one myself and I love it!!
Beautiful studio! What printer do you use? Mine just died and I’m looking for a good replacement. Thanks!
Hi Audrey, I use a few Epson inkjet printers – 1400 an R1900. They are great for in house printing.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Best,
Vana
I love the space! So bright & colourful & happy! I am also obsessed with those hanging wire filing trays! Where are they from?
Thanks:) The wire racks are from IKEA.
Amazing studio! What were the sizes for the frames in the frame collage? And where’d you get them?
beautiful studio!!!
where did you get those great black basket which fit the expedit holes???
Thanks Elisa! The black wire shelves were from IKEA.