Would You Transform a Closet Into a Craft Area?

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 7:45am by casasugar

I'm intrigued by this closet, which Lovely Design turned into her sewing space. It's so perfectly organized, and it actually looks like a workable space. In one issue, ReadyMade showed readers how to transform closets into office spaces, craft corners, and even bedrooms, and Lovely Design's closet looks adorable and functional. I'm now tempted to transform one of my closets into a workspace. Would you ever do this?
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sonya ina [+]

Sure, but considering our storage (closet) space is already lacking, there's no way I could do this in our current house.

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 8:58am Report Comment

RosaDilia [+]

Not when you live in NYC. Any closet space is very valuable here.

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 9:06am Report Comment

MandyPinecone [+]

i would if i need my crafting room for something else down the road.

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 9:10am Report Comment

Asche [+]

If I had a closet, I totally would (my house has NO built-ins...I'm not kidding).

I once saw in MArtha Stewart living this project that involved using two bookshelves to make a craft wardrobe. (With the bookshelves facing each other) Martha attached a metal hinge to one side, and put wheels on the others. She Decorated the backs of the bookshelves (which you see when the unit is closed) with molding and decorative paper. On the inside she created a mini secretary-style desk that folds out so you have a mini work station when the "closet" is open.

I'm sure I am not making sense to anyone else, so if someone knows what I'm talking about please link the project!

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 9:24am Report Comment

Asche [+]

FOUND IT! http://www.marthastewart.com/article/clever-office-hidden-space?autonomy...

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 9:25am Report Comment

hihowareya [+]

In my new apartment there's several huge closets, so this could totally work. The only thing I'd worry about is lighting, especially natural lighting. Also, having to deal with power cords leading into the closet. Hmmm...

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 9:34am Report Comment

gaylag77 [+]

Which issue of Readymade had that article. I get the subsription but must have missed that one.

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 2:38pm Report Comment

Le Etiana [+]

I had a friend who lived in a small apartment and she did this, it was a great use of her closet since she did a lot of crafts. It would feel too chlosterphobic for me but it was a great solution for her.

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 5:10pm Report Comment

Le Etiana [+]

The Martha Stewart craft armoire is cool, but how do you stop all of the bottles and craft stuff on the right side, from crashing to the floor when you open it up?

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 5:13pm Report Comment

La dee da dee [+]

YEAH! What a great idea! Hmm I'll have to keep that in mind!

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 10:25pm Report Comment

steffy08 [+]

i will keep marthas idea in mind for when i have the space

Mon, 10/20/2008 - 11:37pm Report Comment

Renees3 [+]

We're buying a house and in the office (i work from home) there's this weird indent in the wall. It's a couple feet deep and starts around midthigh height and goes almost to the ceiling. You can't really sit there, but I plan on putting a ton of shelving and stuff in there for my craft stuff since it's currently just all in ugly plastic drawers.

Wed, 10/22/2008 - 8:06pm Report Comment

endomental [+]

Well, I don't craft. If I did, I might make a craft closet.

Mon, 10/27/2008 - 12:25pm Report Comment

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