Here We Go Again

Almost a year ago, I shared what I consider the most special room in our house with you, my home studio. It's the place I spend most of my time at home. For over a dozen years, I ran my graphic design business from this space. With a separate entrance, it once had large oak flat files and a conference table where I met with clients. Now that my graphic design days are behind me, this is where I work at the computer, sew, and get creative.

My painter, Carlos, is back to spruce up my studio. This should be our last painting project for a while as we've just about painted every room on our first floor. (In the fall, we'll move on to our master bedroom upstairs.) Like all of the others rooms we've recently painted, John and I once again loaded it's contents into our garage.

What was this . . .

Now looks like this . . .

We were happy to remove the old, worn carpeting revealing hard wood on the upper portion and plywood on the lower half. I hope to do something special with the plywood floor that I'll reveal in another post, once it's done.

For a few years, I sacrificed the upper level of my studio to John's workout equipment. But I really wanted to reclaim the space, so we moved the weights into our garage. It's a good thing I drive a tiny Prius that can still fit in alongside our new workout area.

I love having my own space in our house, a place where I can be surrounded by inspiration and all of my favorite things. Once this painting project is complete, I look forward sharing my spruced up studio with you.

Susan

Comments

[john]

I'm sure Susan will have something more appealing in that space than the grunts that used to come from my workout sessions. I miss talking to her while I work out. Maybe she'll come visit me in the garage.

[suzy]

What a nice space and such great light! I have mine own room too, but it's on the third floor and I have no windows :/ Makes it hard to go up there on pretty days! xo, suzy

[dana]

Love your new studio color and looking forward to seeing the finished floor.

[Alice]

What a beautiful space. I could spend a lot of time there. I agree it is wonderful to have your own space. Mying is a bit cluttered right now. I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do as you did...move everything out and start with a clean slate. Thank you for inspiring me to do so.

[Rosie's Whimsy]

What a great space, Susan! No wonder you like spending time there......all those windows with the natural light.....it's all just so cute! I'll be looking forward to the "new" studio. :-) Rosie

[Forgjengelige ting]

Lovely rooms!!

[Auberne' Fox-Hughes]

What a lovely space. I can see why you want to hang out there. Clarice