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I’ve kinda been secretly working on an overhaul to my craft room. I know, crazy right? But I really needed something functional: lots of workspace and lots of storage. If you could add in a place for my kiddo to watch TV or play with her toys, or a place for my hubby to work on his laptop while I’m crafting… well, I’d probably be dreaming.

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But oh my, how dreams do come true!
Come on, let’s take a tour of my new craft room/playroom/home office!

Since this room is only 10×10 feet, I didn’t have much room to work with. The best solution for workspace? A 10 foot desk with cabinet storage, plus space for both me & my hubby to work!

And I’m in LOVE with the new carpet tiles from Flor! I’m diggin’ the pattern and the use of color on the floor instead of the walls. And we actually installed the Flor tiles ourselves in just a couple of hours. Yep, super easy (and I’m giving a how-to tutorial tomorrow!).

We purchased all of the materials for the desk from Lowe’s and Home Depot. The only thing we still need to do is add the toe kicks to the bottom of the cabinets. GET THE FULL DIY DESK TUTORIAL HERE.

To contrast the white cabinets and lighter décor, we added a brown leather chaise and two expresso bar stools that are upholstered with brown microfiber.

The best part of this room? ORGANIZATION!

I’ve had the frames seen below stored in my basement for over SIX YEARS! Finally put them to good use by framing some peg board. Love the final result!

I found this polka dot burlap material at Hancock Fabrics awhile back and was waiting for the perfect project to put it to good use. I just cut the material into strips and tied the pieces around the curtain rod… took less than 10 minutes!

The bunting is just scrapbook paper and ribbon, and the doorknob hooks I’ve had for about a year and a half (previously purchased from Pier 1 Imports).

This wall I left pretty much blank. I figure it’s a great place to stage photos for any new project.

The chaise is a great place for my kiddo to kick back and tell me about her day or watch TV while I’m working. I could also see myself snuggling up with a good book here! And those hanging files on the wall behind it are filled with my scrapbook paper. LOVE it!

Yep, everything I need within an arm’s reach…

And still plenty of space for my kiddo to play on the new floor!

So, what do you think?

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GET THE FULL DIY DESK TUTORIAL HERE.

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  1. Janelle says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Wow, I love the colors! This room turned out great and I really love the desk for two. Janelle

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks so much Janelle! It’s nice having two workspaces in one office!

      Reply
  2. northern cottage says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:27 am

    wow! look at YOU! that countertop is gorgeous! yum

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      LOL. Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Tina Suchy says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Your craft room is so clean and fresh looking! I love the floor covering and your cute idea for the window curtain! Now, how long does it take before it’s a crafter’s mess?!!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      It’s still clean for now, but I have to admit the rest of my house is a HUGE MESS since I’ve been ignoring the piles of laundry and kitchen floor while trying to finish this room!

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Love it! When are you inviting us all over to craft in your new room? 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      If you’re ever in St. Louis, stop on by!!

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    June 18, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Yay! Finally finished 🙂 Looks good and hopefully this one will still around for awhile {giggle}

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Um… Ben made me promise it would stay like this at least for 12 calendar months 😉

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Kettler says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:02 am

    LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job babe! xoxo

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Thanks sweet pea 🙂 LOVE ya!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kettler says

        June 18, 2012 at 1:12 pm

        Love you more!!

  7. Mimi says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I LOVE this! This makes me want to makeover my office!

    Reply
  8. Dana says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:28 am

    SO Jealous! What a great space! You’re making me want to sell my spare bedroom furniture and just make that my craft room instead. Can’t get enough of those floor tiles. They look fab! What’s the floor like underneath?

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:32 am

    That looks awesome, Erin! Love that bunting, and the color is perfection. So happy! You did a great job!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Absolutely beautiful! What a stunning space!!

    Reply
  11. KCoake says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Looks fantastic! I am quite jealous…I want your dream to come true for me too…lol!

    Reply
  12. Megan Brooke says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Great job Erin!! The built in cabinets are amazing!!

    That’s awesome that you have so much workspace now! And can share it with the hubby 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kari says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Wow! Erin it looks so great! Love how bright it feels because of the color palette you chose. Great job!

    Kari

    Reply
  14. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love your space. I love that it is uncluttered and so well organized. It seems like you have a lot of great storage space. I love the colors you choose for the room as well!

    Reply
  15. Sue Anderson says

    June 18, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Your room looks really pretty. Love the organization. You might want to add a table with your chaise. But other than that…lovely dream room!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks Sue! Yes, I’m hoping to find a really small table to add next to the chaise from Goodwill in the near future. I think it would help disguise the AC vent too that’s right there 😉

      Reply
  16. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:16 am

    That cannot be the same yellow room as before! It looks AWESOME Erin! I love the desk/workspace!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:54 pm

      LOL! I know, right? I was afraid to show the before photo of the yellow stenciled room because I thought someone would leave a nasty comment saying “why would you paint over such a pretty stencil for THAT?!” Oh, the life of a blogger 😉

      Reply
  17. kristin says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:29 am

    It is just gorgeous! Fabulous job..
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks so much Kristin!

      Reply
  18. Hilary says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I love how your craft room turned out! I think the desk is a super way to get the most use out of your space! What color did you use on the walls? I love how cool and bright it looks!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks so much Hilary! The paint on the walls is Sea Salt by Sherwinn Williams. I actually just painted my kitchen the same color since I’m so in love with it!

      Reply
  19. Lisa says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Amazing! I think it looks absolutely amazing! I need a craft room like that, maybe I would craft more…

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      HAHA!! I know what you mean. I better become a craftin’ machine now since I have a whole room dedicated to it 😉

      Reply
  20. [email protected] breeze home says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Oh, goodness…I love it!!! It’s beautiful, organized, and peaceful. What a wonderful, inspiring place to create.

    Reply
  21. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    June 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    First, I’m a tad bit jealous. But thankfully our blog world isn’t based on that, so I can move on to how happy I am for you! I love the cameo and all the vinyl on one side and in the drawer (soooo much better than mine on my kitchen counter!) and you are so super-duper organized! I’ll just bask in your organization and hope it rubs off on me:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:31 pm

      LOL Jessica! I love having my Cameo out and ready to use at any time. I feel like I didn’t use it as much before since I had to drag it out of the closet all the time 😉

      Reply
  22. Lindsay says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Gorgeous!! You did an amazing job!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      THanks so much Lindsay!

      Reply
  23. Shirley says

    June 18, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    My room that I want as a craft room is small (9 X 10) and I hope it turns out as well. Yours is beautiful and well organized. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Shirley! It’s tough designing for small spaces. Hope my room design helps you!

      Reply
  24. Christine says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    What a beautiful job! I have a spare bedroom thats about the same size that I want to turn into an office/crafting space. You’ve given me some great ideas.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Christine! Good luck with yours 😉

      Reply
  25. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Beyond perfect, Erin! Almost too clean for a craft room…I want to see a pic when you are in the middle of something crafty 😉

    Jessica

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:33 pm

      Oh, I’ll definitely post some pics! And you should see the rest of my house right now. I think a tornado ran through it this past week (about 7 different times).

      Reply
  26. Shona Watson says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Erin, it’s beautiful!! I love that you incorporated a space for hubby! That’s what I want to do when I get my craft room done…..mine is still just a dream in my head, but it’s coming! You did a wonderful job. I love the color carpet tile – what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks so much Shona! It will be nice to be in the same room with my hubby at night again 😉

      Reply
  27. Linda @ Home is Where My Heart is says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    What a beautiful room Erin! I love how everything has a place and everything looks so neat!!! It’s a sickness of mine but I love organization! GREAT JOB! ~Linda

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks so much. I love organization too, Linda! I’m definitely at peace if everything has a place!

      Reply
  28. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Wow! Super envious here…I love how organized everything is. 🙂 Can’t wait to meet you at Haven this week!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      THanks so much Amanda! We’ll be hanging out in less than 48 hours, whoo hoo!!

      Reply
  29. Laura @ [email protected] says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Erin,

    It looks great! So nice for you to have an dedicated workspace! My handyman and I have made side by side workstations in the past, a couple of times -once in our bedroom closet while living in a tiny apartment.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Laura

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 18, 2012 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Laura! Very cool that you guys have done this type of desk in the past. I’m totally diggin’ it so far!

      Reply
  30. Erin K. says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    LOVE it! The floor is so cool! I would love a space like this…someday! lol

    Where did you get the wall pockets? I need something for my boys school work…

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 19, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Thanks Erin! I got the wall pockets from TJ Maxx!! They were actually the last thing I added to the craft room and I just LOVE them!

      Reply
  31. AJ says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Wow.. what a beautiful space you’ve created! I love the flooring and the desk area is perfect. I can’t wait to see the tutorials. You should be very proud… job well done! [email protected]

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 19, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Thanks so much AJ! I appreciate it 😉

      Reply
  32. Victoria says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Wow. This is gorgeous!! It looks ah-mazing!!! Seriously. I had to pin it for my own craft room inspiration. Fabulous job, Erin. Hope you are enjoying it.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 19, 2012 at 7:17 am

      You’re so sweet, Victoria. Thanks so much!! I’m enjoying every minute in there!

      Reply
  33. KW says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I love it! I have a couple of places in my house that would work for a project like this. I am inspired to start something now! I work full-time outside the house, sell Thirty-One on the side, have four busy kids AND try to craft whenever I get the chance. To have someplace where I could take care of 3 our of 4 things would be so wonderful! Maybe someday I will be posting pictures of my craft room. 🙂 Thanks for the great ideas and enjoy your room!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 19, 2012 at 8:58 am

      You should!! It’s a great place for the entire family to gather and do activities!

      Reply
  34. Nancy C. says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Love it! The double desk is a great idea and works the best in the small space. I have a room the same size and it’s given me some great ideas.
    Thank you,

    Reply
  35. Eva Scott says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    It’s gorgeous!! I love the delicate colors you used. That flooring is awesome! And love the scrappy pieces you’re using on the curtain rod. Really great idea! Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  36. breida @ breidawithab.com says

    June 24, 2012 at 12:22 am

    What an inspiring room to work in – Fantastic job – thanks for sharing. . .
    -b.

    Reply
  37. Debbie~refreshrestyle says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I’m so jealous! It looks great! It was great seeing you at Haven!

    Reply
  38. Erin @ DIY On the Cheap says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Looks great! I need to get in gear and start working on mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 26, 2012 at 8:26 am

      THanks so much Erin!

      Reply
  39. [email protected] by you says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I am feeling up for a craft day at your place. The room looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 26, 2012 at 8:24 am

      Come on by, Julie! I’d love to craft with you 🙂

      Reply
  40. Chrissy Floyd says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Wonderful room! Don’t you just love when you can finally use items that you’ve been saving for a long time? 🙂

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 26, 2012 at 8:26 am

      Yes!! Sometimes I feel like a hoarder for keeping things too long 🙂

      Reply
  41. Andrea says

    June 26, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I love the dual workspace. No fighting over who gets to work first. The flor tiles are great. The whole room looks good. Great job!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 28, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much Andrea!

      Reply
  42. Megan says

    June 26, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Very cute! love the pastel color scheme and the sunshine sign! Come visit me and enter my giveaway- http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/06/its-giveaway-time.html

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 28, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much Megan!

      Reply
  43. Debra @ September Acres says

    June 26, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Looks great! I’m working on my office/craftroom now so I love seeing what others do to their rooms. Love the framed peg board idea.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 28, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks so much Debra. Good luck with your space!

      Reply
  44. Lauren @mercyINK says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I adore everything about your craft room! It is gorgeous… awesome color pallet! just so pretty! would love for you to come share at the Hearts&Homes link party at mercy(INK)!
    have an awesome wednesday 🙂
    lauren

    Reply
  45. Whitney at It's Gravy, Baby! says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    It looks like a fun AND relaxing space. Awesome job!

    Reply
  46. Alana says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:06 am

    What a wonderful space you have created!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 28, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks so much Alana!

      Reply
  47. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:47 am

    I LOVE the desk for two! Your room is so fresh and inviting looking! The perfect room to craft in or just relax!!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:12 am

      THanks Jocelyn! I’m lovin’ it so far!!

      Reply
  48. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:44 am

    There is so much I adore about this room! The creative use of space makes this room look MUCH larger than 10 x 10 feet! The long desktop is wonderful, the chaise lounge is a great idea, the valance is to die for….and the flooring is so pretty. All in all? You’ve created an inspiring room to create. Congrats!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:13 am

      Aww, thanks so much Laura! You just brightened my day 😉

      Reply
  49. Becky says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I want to come create there–someday I will have a beautiful space like this…someday! Thanks for linking up.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      June 29, 2012 at 11:14 am

      Come on over, Becky!! I’d LOVE to have you!

      Reply
  50. Rachel @ Family Ever After says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    This is so fresh and delightful, What a gorgeous room!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel!

      Reply
  51. Rachel @ Family Ever After says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    ps- i just noticed- i love how it matches your blog colors!!!
    You are so invited to stop by Once Upon a Weekend and share this tonight 🙂
    What day is Party with my Peeps? I’d love to add it to “my list.” 🙂
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      LOL, I never noticed the colors match! I’m actually ending my linky party, but I’ll add your party to my list. Thanks again!

      Reply
  52. Amy says

    June 29, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I love it! So fresh and clean, and pretty. I would love to work in there 🙂

    My Mom asked me to “re-do” her workroom for her as her birthday gift (I was flattered) and I appreciate all the inspiration your room has given me as I get ready to start her overhaul!

    So nice that you gave yourself such great space to “create” in.
    Amy

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks Amy! Good luck in your mom’s workroom!! Send me some pics when you’re done 😉

      Reply
  53. Allison @ Allison's Everyday Journey says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    I love this! You did an amazing job! And that burlap window treatment is such a cool idea! Way to go!
    http://allisonseverydayjourney.blogspot.com/2012/06/magnetic-burlap-memo-board.html

    Reply
  54. [email protected] says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Wow! This is an amazing room! So inspiring!

    Reply
  55. Bethany says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Beautiful! I love the desk!

    Reply
  56. Delightful Deets says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Love love love your craft room! The colors are amazing! Great job! xo

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m lovin’ the colors, too 😉

      Reply
  57. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    June 30, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    What a great place to create! Love the white with the dark accents (that countertop is beautiful). I love Flor tiles – you picked winners!
    Kelly

    Reply
  58. Jess says

    July 1, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Love that curtain rod – so cute! This space reminds me of the office in John an Sherry’s house over at Young House Love!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Ooh, now that’s a compliment!! Thanks Jess 😉

      Reply
  59. Amy Woods says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I love it! Can’t wait for the tutorial on the desk. I have been searching the web for a solution to my very small craft room and this is PERFECt!! thanks for the reveal and I will be watching for the tute!!

    Reply
  60. shannah @ just us four says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:53 am

    This is a fantastic makeover! Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!

    Reply
  61. Shannon Fox says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    So beautiful! What an amazing place to create in. I don’t know how I missed this… so glad I caught it though. Super pretty!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Thanks so much Shannon!

      Reply
  62. Cari says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:27 am

    WOW! I LOVE THIS! Everything is so neat and organized and the color on the walls make everything look bright and clean. Great job!!

    Reply
  63. Robin says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I love how your room turned out!!!! I am visiting from the Tater tots and Jello link up and thought I would stop by and say hi. I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same.

    Robin

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:15 am

      Thanks so much Robin! Headed over to your place now 🙂

      Reply
  64. Crystal says

    July 5, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Thank you for linking up to The Mommy Club last week. This post was the #4 most clicked link last week! Congrats and thank you for sharing with us.

    Stop on in and see your feature. I hope you share more of your wonderful ideas with us!

    Crystal

    http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2012/07/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-51/

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  65. CAS says

    July 6, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Great room, Erin! The carpet tiles are a wonderful idea, & so sharp-looking to frame the pegboard. I think you are very smart to have counter-height workspace — nice to be able to sit if you want, but there are always things that just work better when you’re standing. I have a counter-height island in my space & use it often. It was fun seeing your space!
    CAS

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  66. Jennifer says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    LOVE your craft room!! It’s so cute and organized. I’m hoping to redo my space in the near future. I have way too much clutter at the moment! (= I love the desk top. Can you tell me what you used and where you purchased it? Thanks! (=

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 11, 2012 at 7:04 am

      THanks Jennifer! I purchased the cabinets from Lowe’s and made the desktop out of plywood. Then we covered it with laminate flooring! I finished the edges off with some trim and that’s it!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 12, 2012 at 2:51 am

        Thanks! I thought it might be made out of flooring! I even have some leftover flooring. I’m thinking this might be a great project! (=

  67. Beth @ Free Stylin' says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Oh Erin!! This is so beautiful! You’ve done such a great job! What a pretty and relaxing and calm space to create. I love it!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 12, 2012 at 7:11 am

      Thanks so much Beth!

      Reply
  68. Maureen says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:09 am

    Erin,

    Gorgeous! I am so happy for. I hope you have many happy hours of crafting joy in here.

    Reply
  69. Donna Woods says

    July 12, 2012 at 10:35 am

    This is wonderful! Please tell me you have more craft supplies in the closet, my stuff would never fit in this space…

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 12, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Nope, nothing in the closet!The cabinets and drawers actually hold a lot more stuff than anticipated!! Or maybe I just don’t have a big enough craft stash yet 😉

      Reply
  70. Jen says

    July 26, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    IN love with your room, I want one! My craft room/office is a train wreck. Love the polka dot burlap. Great job!!!

    Reply
  71. AmyGirlAmy says

    July 27, 2012 at 11:07 am

    There are so many things i love about this space. The floor tiles are amazing, and I love the hanging file storage on the wall for scrapbook paper. I feel the need to steal that idea. Where did you find your file storage?

    Love your use of stools at your desks. We have some built-in shelving in our house, and the countertops are too high for regular chairs. Now, I must find some great stools to put there.

    And I love that fabric from Hancock. Pinning that and hoping I can find it locally.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks AMy! I found the wall files from TJ Maxx, along with the stools at my desk. One stop shopping!!

      Reply
  72. Telisa says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Oh, I am soooooo in love with this. A girl can dream . . . You did an amazing job!!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks so much Telisa!

      Reply
  73. chrissiefizz says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love your craft room, I am moving house soon and my craft room will be very small, some good ideas here for me. Thank you!

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 31, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much! Good luck with your new space!

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  74. Vivian Foster says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Love the room … quite a transformation! One question … where did the sewing machine go?

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    • howtonestforless says

      August 3, 2012 at 8:03 am

      HAHA!! It’s in the basement right now. I’m debating whether to put it back or not. I still haven’t learned to sew. Still on my bucket list!

      Reply
  75. Jae says

    August 12, 2012 at 10:27 am

    What a great room! Your desk is fabulous and the space looks inspiring!

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  76. Stacy Jones says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I love the peg boards in your craft room. Perfect size!! Where did you purchase them? Thanks!!

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  77. antiquechase says

    January 4, 2013 at 11:43 am

    ENVIOUS. my craft room is a big junk nightmare. I need to EDIT. I love your peg boards. did you have the store cut them down for you?

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    • howtonestforless says

      January 4, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks so much! And yes, Lowe’s will trim the peg boards down for free!

      Reply
  78. The Smith Family says

    February 26, 2013 at 10:13 am

    what is the paint color you used. i love it!

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    • howtonestforless says

      February 27, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams!

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  79. Adriene says

    April 26, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    It’s all beautiful, and I love the framed pegboard idea! I have some pegboard in my garage and I think I’m going to do that next week!

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    • howtonestforless says

      April 30, 2013 at 6:55 am

      Awesome Adriene! Good luck to you 😉

      Reply
  80. Mary says

    May 5, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Is that one large piece of wood for the top of the desk? Or did you have to put two together? If it is, what is it exactly (dimensions and type)? This would be great for our homeschool room (which is also a 10×10).

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    • howtonestforless says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      We pieced together pieces of plywood and then covered the entire thing in laminate flooring for a finished look.

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  81. Mark says

    May 9, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I love the idea of laminate flooring for a desk surface. But I’m wondering what you did for that nice white edge-banding. In other words, what is concealing the front edges of the plywood and flooring “sandwich”? Also, what is the plywood thickness? Thanks for your inspiration!

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    • howtonestforless says

      May 9, 2013 at 1:25 pm

      We used quarter round molding along the edges to “hide” the plywood and flooring edges. Just used some finishing nails to fasten. We also used 3/4 inch plywood. You can find the entire tutorial for the desk here.

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  82. Holly says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Is the height that you need for your desk barstool height? Also, after living with your desk at this height for a while, do you like the height it is, or would you rather it be standard desk height? I’m looking to build one of these this next week so I’m just trying to figure out if I’d like the height the base cabinets come in (or if I should chop the bases off to make them standard desk height). I’d love your opinion!

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    • howtonestforless says

      October 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      Yes, the standard cabinets make the desk barstool height. I actually prefer this since I tend to stand/sit when working on projects! Actually… I think I mostly stand 🙂 I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

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  83. Kristin says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Beautiful! I recently redid my room to look similar to this one, but am having trouble with power cords — did you drill holes behind your computer, etc, or is your countertop not flush with the wall?

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    • howtonestforless says

      October 19, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      We drilled a large hole in the top of the desk! Full tutorial is here: https://howtonestforless.com/2012/07/27/craft-room-desk-tutorial/

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  84. Carolyn says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:38 am

    This is wonderful and exactly what I need in my kid’s playroom. Did you use standard cabinets from the home supply store? Can you provide a few more details on where you got the materials? Thanks for posting, again, this is exactly what I need for my two kids (girl 5 and boy 10) to have their own workspace in the bonus room!

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    • howtonestforless says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Yep, standard cabinets from Lowe’s or Home Depot. Here is the full tutorial: https://howtonestforless.com/2012/07/27/craft-room-desk-tutorial/

      Reply
  85. Camille Aguila says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Jealous over this. It’s really really nice

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    • howtonestforless says

      March 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  86. Laura says

    April 8, 2014 at 1:52 am

    I am sooooo doing this. Right now I am using tables but I sure do miss drawers and hiding spaces for everything!!!

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    • howtonestforless says

      April 8, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Drawers are amazingly awesome for organization!

      Reply
  87. Shannon Dalton says

    May 8, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Did you use carpet tiles for the floor? If so, where did you purchase them?

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    • howtonestforless says

      May 10, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Yes, we used Flor carpet tiles. I would highly recommend them. We purchased them online!

      Reply
  88. Peggy says

    February 12, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I have two framed pegboard in my craft/sewing room. We used wider moulding and paonted them turqoise. What size hooks did you use? I have xS” hooks but they’re too big for the pegboard holes.love your space. I’m looking for a small flat screen TV for in mine. I need to watch my HGTV.

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  89. Patricia says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I found your site after I had purchased ready made kitchen cabinets on ebay, also a beautiful countertop found on ebay, unfortunately it is not the full length of the work space, I was wondering what to do with the remainder of the top, I had thought a glass top, or use your idea, as I will be using mine for sewing using pins will scratch the surface, I think glass might be an option, what do you think?. I had not thought about the trim on the base of the cabinet or the edge of the workspace, where did you get the trim for the hole around electrics. (I have made the same mistake when drilling a similar hole, which as you know can’t be corrected) I am a little nervous starting the project obviously it will take me longer than it took your husband to do. I am creating this workspace in my guest bedroom, it will have to stay tidy this will be a trying thing for me as I tend to be an untidy worker. Thanks for your ideas. Patricia in Ireland

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