Style advice Three simple tricks to try in your own home
THINK OF PRACTICALITIES It’s important to have easy access to your workspace, so consider an island table in the centre of your room, like Caroline’s, that allows access from all angles. With multiple projects on the go, Caroline needed a large work surface, so a worktop made from an old door was perfect.‘If I’m having a paperwork day, I just plug in my laptop, or if it’s a creative day, I clear the space and use it as a cutting and sewing table.’
BE INSPIRED Fill your space with things that get your creative juices flowing. To create a calm sanctuary and an inspiring environment, Caroline painted the walls and shelves white to make the small space feel bigger and brighter. Displaying items you’ve already made or putting pretty craft supplies, magazine pages that you like or a fave fabric you can’t wait to use on show will encourage your creative side.
MODERN HARDWARE If space is tight, go for wall-mounted vertical shelving to keep all your supplies organised and easily accessible. Caroline assembled a wall of IKEA shelving to fit just under the ceiling, making use of every inch of space. ‘The separate sections make it so much easier to find items and then file away stuff,’ says Caroline. ‘The open shelving also lets me display examples of my handmade work for clients to see.’ 92 yourhomestyle.uk
Style idea Create a sense of order and contain loose craft supplies in baskets and glass jars
