It is hard to carve out a creative space – be it a desk for writing or painting, storage area for craft supplies or photography equipment. Sometimes we only have 15-20 minutes and if we have to set-up and take down we are not going to bother. It is hard as 15 minutes might be all you need to put that last touch on a picture, do a journal entry or an outline.
I have often taken over my dining room table with plastic for my tablecloth, paint, glue gun, canvass and recently a flower-pot. You can see my table as soon as you come through the front door and turn you head to the right. If I am not expecting anyone I will leave it all on the table for a few days to finish my craft. But wouldn’t it be nice to leave all my craft supplies on a table and just close a door? Dreaming.
So, what can we do to create a space for us – even a tiny space. I am lucky in that I have a large bedroom and have a table (my mother linoleum & chrome kitchen table) set up as my desk. So I can leave my laptop, paper and files out to jot down ideas. I have a bulletin board to capture ideas and pictures/cards that mean something to me.
Here are a few ideas that might work to capture some limited space. Below is an IKEA Bekvan kitchen cart but it could be used for anything. It is on wheels so could be easily rolled into a closet or tucked into a corner.
Over at Sunset they showcase incorporating a closet into an office.
What about capturing some space from behind a closet door for craft supplies. Found idea over at The Idea Room.
From House and Garden UK found this great idea for creative space under the stairs. 
I know we don’t all have an extra room, a staircase or even an extra closet so maybe we have to capture space vertically for our creative endeavours. Check out this pegboard I found over at Poppytalk.
I think it is important to create a space just for us. So look around and see if you have some extra wall space, even a small space to roll a cart into or set an easel up. Let’s be creative.
You can always start now!
You can always start now 
I definitely need my own creative space! At the moment I do everything from the kitchen table! Great post 🙂
Emily xox
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Me too. Plastic tablecloth and plastic on top of that and paint, glue gun the works on it. Hope people can take away a few ideas!
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As fall approaches, it seems that’s when most of my “crafty” work happens, I too would love to have a space that is just setup for crafting and not multi-functional – but like you said we can all dream – I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and I made need to start using more of my wall space 🙂 thanks for getting me thinking…
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I actually used some wall space this weekend in storage area to hang wreaths. Yes enjoy fall as feel more “crafty” also. So what are we to do……?
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I’m desperately hoping that wherever we are living in Seattle allows for something like this, even just a small corner! I do like to move around while I blog but it would also be lovely to have a home base to set myself up for more of a routine ☺ These are fantastic ideas!!
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I agree just a place to leave a laptop and some paper and pens. I have large bedroom which can handle desk/table. Be creative to find your space you deserve it.
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I love these ideas – my dining table is currently my 15 year old’s art studio…but she spreads to her brothers’ desks when they are at uni too!
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It is funny. When I have papers on the coffee table or stuff around that should be put away I feel my place it as a mess (which it is!), but when I have the dining room table plastic tablecloth, paints, glue gun and paper on it I don’t feel that is exactly messy just work in progress. Creativing should take precedence over perfect housekeeping. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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Yep…my daughter tells me this too, there are 2 canvases drying at the moment!
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love it!
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I 100% agree that a creative space is an ideal addition to the home…at times I’ve not bothered with a project because I only have half an hour spare but if I could leave it out all the time I would be a lot more productive! I am actually in the process of setting a small one up (my house is only little) This has spurred me on!
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I am like that also if I only have 10-20 minutes I don’t bother as have to set up. So yes to being more productive. If I know I’m going to be home and not a lot of people around I will take over dining room table for a day/night. Where are you setting up your space? Writing? Painting?
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I have a little space in the corner of my living room with a desk. I can at least do my studying here and have got a few drawers to put stuff in. When it comes to doing my sewing it is the good old dining table for me too (this is also in the living room)!!!
I love some of these space-saving ideas that you feature, especially the office cupboard! 🙂
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It was fun to looks for ideas. I like the office cupboard also. The pegboards were interesting maybe in a defined space. Just continue doing what bring you joy no matter you crave out the space.
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Thanks Amelia. You are right , we can always make space for our creativity. 🙂
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This is so important! I equate creative pursuits with the meditative state, so making time (and space) for creativity is critical to our well-being!
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Agree. My desk makes me happy (plus memories of my mom). So win/win in two ways.
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