Create a clean, white workspace

Like many people, I have been inspired to bring out the sewing machine, crochet hooks and knitting needles and try my hand at creating my own handcrafted accessories for my home. Kirstie Allsopp and ‘Kirstie’s Homemade Home‘ has a lot to answer for!!! My successes so far include curtains for the living room and a collection of patchwork cushions.

For most creative people, being able to have a dedicated work room would be such a welcome addition to a home; and if you have the space available it is really a very simple room to set up.

The starting point for my work room would have to be a Maine Desk – a stylish white table desk that provides a great work space for laying out plans and patterns and doubles as a great sewing desk. I would add a Newport White Dining Chair  (complete with a colourful homemade seat pad!) For storage, I would choose the Maine Chest with 13 Drawers; a beautiful piece of furniture with a multitude of drawers of different shapes and sizes ideal for storing and separating all my crafty bits and bobs. I would insert bright fabrics into the perspex holders on the chest, helping to create a bright creative atmosphere.

Above my desk I would hang a homemade pinboard, made using bright and colourful fabrics. The other two must haves would be a magazine rack for my collection of craft and home magazines, and a wastepaper bin for the scribblings and ideas that just don’t quite work!

If you are inspired to personalise your home with your own unique creations, I can thoroughly recommend Kirstie’s Homemade Home published by Hodder & Stoughton to accompany the Channel 4 series.

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