Hobbies are a surprisingly important part of our lives. They give us passion projects, creative outlets, and the satisfaction of setting and reaching goals. Sadly, in the typical chaos of daily life, creative projects often get relegated to the back burner and eventually forgotten. To avoid losing your hobbies, promise yourself to give them some much-needed space in your home. By putting the effort into creating a custom space, you’ll be much more likely to continue pursuing your hobbies and to reap the lifelong benefits of creative expression!Find Your Hobby a HomeIf you think you don’t have any space for a hobby room, think again! While having an entire room would be ideal, you can create a beautiful and functional hobby room in just about any space. Set aside a corner of a guest room. Share some space in your laundry room. Even an old closet can be remodeled to make a great hobby space.Set Up Your WorkstationsOnce you have chosen the spot for your hobby, it’s time to figure out your major workspace needs. Collectors, scrapbookers and crafters might prefer a long table with lots of surface area to spread out. Artists and builders might need a table where they can stand and work on projects. If you have a variety of hobbies, consider making a mini-station for each one.Whatever your furniture needs, try to think about them in terms of function rather than specific pieces that you need. Doing so will free your mind to be creative and to see furniture in a new light. Short bookshelves make for great storage spots and can double as table space. Adding a curtain in front also helps to hide any unruly clutter. Karen at Sew Many Ways has a great tutorial about how to easily raise a table to standing height on a budget. If you’re really adventurous, try making a DIY desk using old doors.Closet’s by Design even has a custom hobby line that we’d be happy to tailor to suit any creative needs, from quilting to model-ship building. Take your time and dream big! This is a space for being creative, after all.Organize Your SuppliesOnce the major pieces are in place, it’s time to fill it up with your supplies. If you’re looking for creative ways to show off your hobby, give these ideas a try:
- Small towel rails are great for storing supplies you frequently need. Ribbons can slide straight onto the rail, or you could buy hooks and hang mini-pails from it for a fun storage solution.
- Mount clear wall bins to easily see what you have.
- Customize pegboards to store almost anything. Check out this Framed Pegboard tutorial from Honey Bear Lane.
- Plastic to-go cups are perfect for storing those tiny supplies that constantly get lost. This tutorial shows you how to make them magnetic!
- Use an old filing cabinet to file your fabric.
- Once all the little bits and pieces are put away, your brand-new hobby room is ready to go. Happy creating!
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