Whether it's your hobby or your livelihood, crafting requires space. A well thought-out "play" room of one's own reaps its many rewards. Organize your workroom around decorating solutions that do double duty without doubling the volume, too. Designate stations for supplies. This will help your space run efficiently. And prioritize counter space. Keep frequently used tools and materials in open containers, and relegate sparkles, spangles, and fluff to their dedicated shelves and marked boxes.



First things first: Anchor the room with a good-size, centrally located work station. John Boos' stainless-steel table is the primary piece here. Its 40-inch height satisfies the crafter's desire to stand or sit. Two accommodating storage pieces are placed on opposite walls, their surface areas maximized: Broyhill's pantry cabinet supports a wooden catchall; a vintage unit touts a ribbon memo holder. Molding from New England Classic adds architectural charm, while also serving as an accommodating perch for finished projects. Furnishings on wheels make sense. Chiasso's acrylic nesting tables and Romanoff Products' plastic bins have rollers to ease relocation.



Vintage Wall Shelf

How to stay organized: It's simple, really. Assign each craft supply to its own container. Never mix items, and you'll always maintain order. Beautiful "makings," grouped by category, are stashed within sight. A revamped vintage wall shelf, dressed up with tiny shells that have been glue-gunned on, is just right for a treasure trove of ribbons, seam binding, and thread.




Tiered Wire Basket

A three-tiered wire basket from Peddler's Home Design manages rubber stamps, making designs quickly identifiable.




Double-Decker Storage

A vintage double-decker table holds some basic crafts paints and adhesives, keeping bottles and cans upright. Koko Co.'s easy-clean plastic mat lends spill coverage to Carpet One's stain-resistant broadloom.



Inexpensive canning jars offer a pretty way to view embellishments such as shells. Itemize jars with handwritten labels. Paint-by-numbers found on eBay line up with cardboard masks from Creativity for Kids to make an inspiring gallery that can be rotated.