The kitchen may always be a focal point for family gatherings, but it doesn’t always work well as the long-term home for craft projects and hobbies. Creating a separate craft room or even unused corner or closet in a living space may offer your artsy or crafty family members a designated area to be creative while not interfering with other family activities in the main living areas.
A parenting.com report says 90 percent of moms said they wish they had more time to engage in arts and crafts with their children. Cleaning up the kitchen to prepare a space to work on art projects is cited as a main reason for frustration.
To get started creating a craft room, think about the available space in your home. Next, pay attention to the following:
Finally, think about adding a display area to showcase some finished products. This may include shelving to hold a model or collectibles; a dedicated wall with a quilt rack to showcase your favorite project; or a peg board that can be adjusted to display art projects of varying sizes. The display area is a great reminder of why you love what you do and creates a focal point to share with visitors.
Having a dedicated craft or hobby room can be rewarding and a nice retreat where you can spend time focusing on the activities that bring you and your family a creative outlet and happiness.
