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smcdonough · 08-27-2010, 04:18 AM

I just had hardwood installed. I think it will make a huge difference!! I also painted the walls and am ready to start arranging my room. I think one of the best things I have is a file cabinet for my paper. I love that each color is in its own folder and they are lined up alphabetically. I have all my 8 1/2 x 11 (almost 100% SU) divided up into 2 drawers. It is easy to find and stays clean. The drawers are on the bottom of my hutch that is part of my desk set. I have to admit, I like my stuff to look pretty more than functional, but that is just me personally.

I also love my desk. I did have a piece of glass cut to put on top and clean up is a breeze as Shayles pointed out. My desk is huge and has 2 side drawers that hold my glue and tape and single markers. It is also solid wood, and I have to agree with identicaltriplets (love your room by the way) that the money was worth it. But I have also learned that not everything has to be pricey to be good. I have a few jetmax cubes that are really useful.

I know this is long, but I am excited because I am basically redoing my craft room too. My husband shares it with me so we have to really use our space wisely. Before I used to just buy stuff without thinking it through and sort of stuffed it in. Now we are being "smart" and are going to set things up slowly to see what works. I have been scouring SCS for ideas and found some awsome ones!!

I am also considering the Ikea Expedit system. I have seen it used in many spaces and love it. I have a smaller version I bought and Target and that really worked for me, but the spaces are too small to hold 12 x12 paper, which is the only thing I can't find a good home for.

So my advice is measure and plan. Think of what you want to store and where you want to put it depending on how you will use it.

I will post before and after pics when we finish!

Thanks for reading.

08-27-2010, 04:18 AM	#7
smcdonough Matboard Maniac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MI Posts: 299	I just had hardwood installed. I think it will make a huge difference!! I also painted the walls and am ready to start arranging my room. I think one of the best things I have is a file cabinet for my paper. I love that each color is in its own folder and they are lined up alphabetically. I have all my 8 1/2 x 11 (almost 100% SU) divided up into 2 drawers. It is easy to find and stays clean. The drawers are on the bottom of my hutch that is part of my desk set. I have to admit, I like my stuff to look pretty more than functional, but that is just me personally. I also love my desk. I did have a piece of glass cut to put on top and clean up is a breeze as Shayles pointed out. My desk is huge and has 2 side drawers that hold my glue and tape and single markers. It is also solid wood, and I have to agree with identicaltriplets (love your room by the way) that the money was worth it. But I have also learned that not everything has to be pricey to be good. I have a few jetmax cubes that are really useful. I know this is long, but I am excited because I am basically redoing my craft room too. My husband shares it with me so we have to really use our space wisely. Before I used to just buy stuff without thinking it through and sort of stuffed it in. Now we are being "smart" and are going to set things up slowly to see what works. I have been scouring SCS for ideas and found some awsome ones!! I am also considering the Ikea Expedit system. I have seen it used in many spaces and love it. I have a smaller version I bought and Target and that really worked for me, but the spaces are too small to hold 12 x12 paper, which is the only thing I can't find a good home for. So my advice is measure and plan. Think of what you want to store and where you want to put it depending on how you will use it. I will post before and after pics when we finish! Thanks for reading.