indoors
DECO RATIN G
R o o m t o D o
Wherever your passions lie -
crafting, scrapbooking, puzzling-
having a special area to do them ups
the pleasure. Most of us don’t have a
full room to spare, so think of ways
to divvy up what you have. This
space, designed for a serious
seamstress, takes up one end of a
family room. Even an unfinished
basement can be a hobby haven
when you add paint, a rug, and
a big work surface.
WELL-CONTAINED
An island-inspired sewing station and
abundant cabinetry give this hobby area
function and order.
CLEVER CATCHALLS
A gardening bucket and tiered pedestal
for pincushions are artful out-in-the-
open organizers. Scrounge around your
house for freebie containers. Dipping
bowls, a tray, an extra pet-food dish, or
a jewelry box can hold small supplies.
SHOW AND TELL
Open shelving keeps most-used items
in reach and provides space to display
collections— here, it’s colorful buttons
in glass jars.
INSIDE INSPIRATION
A magnetic board dressed up with
wallpaper makes good use of the back
of a cabinet door,
far left.
Cut a piece of
galvanized metal to fit the inside of the
door, secure it with screws, and cover it
with decorative paper. O r simply start
with a purchased magnetic board.
COLOR CODED
Shelf labels,
left,
that identify stacks of
quilting fabrics make a simple (and easy-
to-rotate) organization system. ®
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54 MAY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTOS: GREG SCHEIDEMANN
