One of the requirements when we moved into the new house was that I was allowed the small bedroom as my studio / craft room. A place where I could go a draw, write letters, store my craft supplies and put up all my inspiration and stuff I've been sent over the months !
Matt caved in in the end under the condition that nothing gets taken down stairs cause then he'll turn the room into something else ! I made the promise and because it was the smallest and easiest room to start with operation decorate started !
This is what the room looked like before we touched it ! It was originally a boys bedroom.
Hidious I know ! And it looks tiny which it isn't ! We got in there and stripped everything out.
I was unsure about how I wanted it to be laid out and what I wanted in there but matt decided to use a draw set the previous owner had left in the other bedroom and use it as a base for my unit to sit ontop of and then attach it to a single wardrobe that was also left so I had plenty of storage space !
When I was looking at paint in B&Q I was adamant I wanted a teal or turquoise colour with white. We picked out this beautiful colour ! The picture really doesn't do it much justice !
Once all the painting on the walls was finished we decided to tackle the floor ! I thought it would be a bad idea to carpet it as I'm so messy...... Finally we agreed on leaving it with the original wood panels and just paint over them....the final product was a shock ! I loved how it looked with the diamond pattern, something matt had seen on google and thought would be a good thing go try !
After the floor was finished and dry it was time for me to officially move in !!! Eeek ! I was sooo eager to get everything in there and arranged ! I set out my desk, put all my stuff in my draws, added my bookcase and plastic box and then my other odd bits !
This is what it looked like after me first putting everything in there...
It was very plain and simple and rather tidy for my liking. I was still waiting on my shelf and rail to be put up which finally got done this week ! And now here is how my desk looks !
That's definitely more like it ! I adore my room and get withdrawals when I'm not in there. It's my safe haven and my creative space and I can't thank my beautiful boy enough for doing it for me and letting me have it in the first place.
I still need to put up all my art work and postcards and other bits I have I just need to find a way to put it up maybe I'll have a look on Pinterest for some inspiration and any thoughts please feel free to comment !
