Studio Inspiration Photos

We're still plugging away at painting all the studio furniture and with the exception of the giant storage unit, we're in the home stretch. I tell you, it took 2 HOURS just for me to prime 10 of the cubes! I'll need to prime and paint 28 shelves as well, so it's quite the painting project to say the least. The rest of the furniture is all but finished...another coat to go on the sideboard and the armoire doors need to be painted.

I absolutely love the photo of the kitchen above - those yummy chocolate and vanilla colors. That's the feel I want for my studio. Here are a few more inspiration photos. Not all of them are of workspaces, but I think would look lovely in a workspace setting.

I love these greenish blue cabinets in contrast with the checkerboard floor...



With all the white on the walls, the cabinetry and flooring doesn't seem dark at all. Love that lighting and would look great in a workspace, too!



Look at that painted chocolate brown floor with a painted runner that goes all the way up the steps...How I love painted floors! If the tile in my studio was in bad shape or unsightly, I would paint them (you really can!), but I think the grout just needs a good cleaning. (By the way, you can change the color of existing tile grout by staining it. They make specialty stains just for that purpose. Neat, huh? I may try it if cleaning doesn't improve the look of my tile grout.) Oh, the chandelier above the steps? Hmm...my mind is racing as I have one I'd like to use in my studio.



Any color looks pretty against a white background. That's why I couldn't resist painting all my furniture white! And you know I love the red accessories and storage boxes in this photo - I want to incorporate just a touch of red in my studio - minor accents. I've already bought all my storage containers (think vanilla icecream with chocolate on top!) I can't wait to start organizing my craft supplies! The table skirt in this photo is really sweet. I think I'd love a skirt made out of burlap or natural linen...if I make one, I need to figure out how to do it without a lick of sewing sense!



Dark brown (or black?) desk and chair. Notice the natural looking rug? Love it!


Here's a cozy little work nook. Again, loving the dark painted desk! Notice those steps, too, with the treads painted dark brown. You'll be seeing that again;)



This workspace is a little contemporary for my taste, but still very pretty and clean. What I really like about it is the fabric focal point above the desk. It's just fabric stapled to a wooden frame. Inexpensive and easy!




Here's a nifty idea for those pretty old shutters we always see at flea markets...



I like this old piece used as a desk. And I really love that lamp and lampshade!



And finally, this sweet little space. The wall color is similar to mine - a little lighter I think. See the red accents?



I'm borrowing a few ideas for my workspace from the photos above and can't wait until we are finished so that I can share the results with you! I'm waiting on a little "something something" to arrive in the mail and when I receive it and it's in place, I'll at least have some AFTER photos of the studio steps and stoop (try saying that 5 times fast!)

Have a great day!

(Images from My Home Ideas, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens and House to Home)

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