Room of the week: a spare Disused Gets a Makeover Crafty - While some of us see underutilized space in the house as the perfect dumping ground for bits and bobs miscellaneous, others see it as an opportunity to create something really useful for themselves and their lifestyle, and this spare is the perfect example. Under all the clutter in the emergency room of Maya Anderson was a creative sanctuary waiting to be discovered. Anderson House Nerd blogger and design junkie own admission, decided to transform his old junk room into his personal craft room.
After moving into their new home as newlyweds, Anderson and her husband slowly unpacked and installed, only realizing later their spare won the status of junk room. [The room] dragged my energy every time I had to go there and, over time, it became unbearable and I knew something had to be done about it, "says Anderson. Armed with inspiration, ideas and helpful advice from the inside designer friend Nelly Reffet Twinkle and Whistle, she launched into a space for the ultimate design project to let their creativity run wild. Here's how she did it.
After moving into their new home as newlyweds, Anderson and her husband slowly unpacked and installed, only realizing later their spare won the status of junk room. [The room] dragged my energy every time I had to go there and, over time, it became unbearable and I knew something had to be done about it, "says Anderson. Armed with inspiration, ideas and helpful advice from the inside designer friend Nelly Reffet Twinkle and Whistle, she launched into a space for the ultimate design project to let their creativity run wild. Here's how she did it.
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"Most of the things I already owned - including Ikea tables and shelves - and other pieces I picked up cheap on historical markets, the side of the road or Gumtree, explains Anderson
one of his precious collectibles is the chest of tea used as a side table next. at the reception. Anderson bought any scouring Gumtree. "It was a beautiful lady who I also sold a vintage suitcase and some old tea boxes, she said.
one of his precious collectibles is the chest of tea used as a side table next. at the reception. Anderson bought any scouring Gumtree. "It was a beautiful lady who I also sold a vintage suitcase and some old tea boxes, she said.
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This old box sugar was an opportunity to find a market. Anderson paid £ 2 and now uses it as a dustbin.
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Learn to incorporate pieces upcycled
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This bookcase was another jewel Anderson is a market opportunity and bought a bargain price of £ 10. It is now filled with books and crafts Bibles decoration.
Not even the light switch was left intact. In true fashion crafter, she covered in the Gaza washi.
Not even the light switch was left intact. In true fashion crafter, she covered in the Gaza washi.
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"The thing the hardest part was making the most of the small space and keep the small room feel cramped, "says Anderson.
to make greater and more orderly room, Anderson has used large Ikea storage unit that already had to carefully organize craft essentials including its sets of paint and waste paper . She also moved the office of the play center, a position that was not his first choice, but worked well in creating the illusion of more space.
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to make greater and more orderly room, Anderson has used large Ikea storage unit that already had to carefully organize craft essentials including its sets of paint and waste paper . She also moved the office of the play center, a position that was not his first choice, but worked well in creating the illusion of more space.
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multiple corners of the storage unit to keep all of Anderson craft tools easily accessible. wooden crates and a basket of cane purchased on the second hand market and stationery stores, keep small items together.
The mixture of old, new and worldly memories that inhabit the room has the style of Anderson and adds warmth to the space.
The mixture of old, new and worldly memories that inhabit the room has the style of Anderson and adds warmth to the space.
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Wood Replacement blinds with curtains allowed natural light to flow through and makes the space feel fresh and open.
a small succulent on the windowsill is a simple function that adds life to the room.
a small succulent on the windowsill is a simple function that adds life to the room.
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Anderson stores its washi tape colorful collection on his desk in a glass jar so that it can easily spot patterns.
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The metal basket was originally planned to store the kindling for the fire, but it served a much better purpose in the craft room. She found t he wicker on the side of the road and now has its Gift wrapping ribbons
running wire basket :. Target
running wire basket :. Target
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Anderson bought the desk lamp a few years ago at Ikea. He now illuminates the workspace as the lighting of the main task.
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Anderson published his favorite models, images and photos on this board to get his creative juices.
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This is really special about this little junk room became space craft is how Anderson made his. Everything in the room was carefully chosen and has its own history. Tin pencil, which is featured on his desk alongside other craft tools was a memory bought during a trip to Florence .
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Space once underutilized finally found his goal, with Anderson giving the craft room completed a makeover -. use to rearrange the furniture, wrap gifts and gather inspiration for future design projects
Before Photo
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Anderson the first obstacle faced was the daunting task of making the order chaos. The process was slow, but necessary.
To get the ball rolling, she decided to "decorate the moment", making use of all that she already had instead of waiting until it can afford buy his dream furniture pieces. She donated a large part to its local charity, let go of old objects.
To get the ball rolling, she decided to "decorate the moment", making use of all that she already had instead of waiting until it can afford buy his dream furniture pieces. She donated a large part to its local charity, let go of old objects.
Before Photo
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Before processing, the room seemed to repel the light and chaos that resulted from the initiative made space feel small and closed.
However, his potential was clear -. The parquet floor and white walls alludes to the perfect blank canvas for a makeover
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Have you changed your spare room in a more useful space? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.
However, his potential was clear -. The parquet floor and white walls alludes to the perfect blank canvas for a makeover
Tell us ...
Have you changed your spare room in a more useful space? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.