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A New Space in Which to Create

December 18, 2014 By Linda 58 Comments

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For as long as we’ve lived in this house, the dining room has been pulling double-duty. No, I take that back. Make it triple-duty.

 

Or maybe it’s quadruple duty …

 

or quintuple?

 

At this point, I’ve lost count.

 

There’s the dining “duty” part of the room, of course. But all the other “duties” I’ve imposed upon this space have rendered the room’s intended dining purpose challenging: It’s my office; my sewing room; my Etsy work shop; my craft room; and the kid’s homework space.

 

And with all those duties assigned to this singular space, more often than not the table top is overflowing with glue sticks and mason jars and fabric and graph paper and calculators and colored pencils …

 

making it near impossible to sit down and eat a family meal.

 

Not to mention it had become a eyesore. Piled high with stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. Smack dab in the middle of our house. In a room you have to pass through to get anywhere else in the house.

 

A constant reminder of all the things that needed to be done.

 

It was stressing me out.

 

So I made it my mission to carve out a new work space. I targeted a nook in our finished basement. I targeted to get it done before the New Year …

 

and I targeted Cost Plus World Market to help.

 

I wanted an industrial look after falling in love with with their home office furnishings and accessories. So I sent them an email with my hopes and dreams for this space. And asked if they’d like to partner with me …

 

and they said yes.

 

Yes!

 

I was thrilled. Thrilled!

 

And that yes provided all the motivation I needed to truly get this new work space set up before ringing in 2015 …

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The whole industrial-look idea for the space started with the stool …

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this Twist Swivel Stool from World Market.

 

A swivel stool my teen daughter enjoys swiveling on.

Winking smile

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My family thinks I’m so very clever — and original — to create clipboard art. Clearly my family doesn’t read DIY blogs. Or hang around on Pinterest …

 

… and I’ll share a post about the artwork, complete with links, shortly.

 

This Wire 3-Tier Glass Drying Rack is also a motivating reason I wanted to partner with World Market. It’s the perfect solution to free up counter space as my Etsy shop painted mason jar orders dry. And wait to be distressed …

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And speaking of Etsy orders, sometimes my old eyes need a boost. And this Magnifying Glass on Stand helps me with touch ups and detail work.

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Coupled with this Metal Clamp Task Lamp.

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My paint brushes and supplies are stylishly corralled in this cute metal “Supplies” storage container.

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But I think I might be most excited about the Jayden Metal Shelf Unit.

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In the past, my paint supplies were crammed in a cabinet. And digging through that mess to find the right colors had become a giant, annoying hassle.

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Not anymore. Now I have plenty of easy-to-access storage for all my paint supplies!

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My only concern now: This space is just so pretty, I don’t to mess it up with paint and crafts and bits of fabric …

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Smile

Linda

Home Office: Industrial Look With Chalkboard Wall and Sawhorse Desk

P.S. You can see how I painted the walls in this post {click here}

How to Paint Chalkboard Wall

P.P.S. You can find a tutorial on how I made the saw horse desk on the post {click here}

Sawhorse Desk DIY Project

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While Cost Plus World Market provided me with the furniture and accessories highlighted in this post, all opinions about those furniture and accessories are 100% my own. You can find my disclosure policy here.

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Comments

  1. cassie says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    this is an amazing space!!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 18, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      It kind of feels like you, Cassie! Just following your lead and creating a chalkboard wall in the basement! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  2. laura@top this top that says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:48 am

    OMG… I just love it all. what a great space. perfection.

    Reply
  3. Janice says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:58 am

    It looks great! I need that magnifying glass!

    Reply
  4. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says

    December 19, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Wow! That little work space really is shockingly beautiful! I have the same quintuple duty dining room situation and I’ve been itching for a little work space of my own too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  5. karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    December 19, 2014 at 6:44 am

    You know we have the exact same dining room and it’s going to take me a few days to get over hating you just a little for this. It’s perfect. Just perfect.

    Reply
  6. kirby says

    December 19, 2014 at 7:49 am

    This is such an awesome space! Love that you were able to partner with World Market–I love their stuff. If we were closer, DL has some great industrial stuff…

    Reply
  7. Paul says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:25 am

    That space is so COOL

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 19, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you! And it truly is super functional too!

      Reply
  8. Michelle Lepak @ Dandelion Patina says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Hey girl! This is AMAZING! Love how one piece of furniture was a starting off point to a gorgeous nook filled with eye candy! You gotta tell us though….how did you do your walls? Did you use graphite from Annie Sloan? It totally pulls all the industrial style together! Did I mention how much I love this??

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 30, 2014 at 9:50 am

      You are too sweet! And the walls are painted in chalkboard paint! I guess I should have mentioned that in the post and linked to the original one where I painted the walls! And that is yet another goal in 2015. To make sure I include relevant links in my posts!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  9. Danielle says

    January 3, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Where did you find the wall glass drying rack?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 3, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      I ordered the wall glass drying rack from Amazon.com. Here’s the link to the one I purchased: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O2AKCDO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

      Hope that helps!

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  10. Elena Sullivan says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Linda,
    This is amazing!! I actually saw it while scrolling through my instagram feed. My first thought when I saw the picture was, “hey, someone stole Linda’s shop name!” (Then I read the caption.) So proud of you friend! And the space looks great. (I also have that metal shelving unit and loooove it!)

    🙂 Elena

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 3, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      … and I was inspired by this one I spotted at HGTV’s Magnolia Home’s shop … http://shop.magnoliahomes.net/collections/all/products/cups-for-days-rack

      Reply
    • Linda says

      January 3, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      You are too sweet!! And thank you! And, yes, both the wall and table top drying racks have come in super handy and useful! Happy New Year, my friend! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  11. Debbie Westbrooks says

    January 3, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Saweeet spot!! I have an unfinished basement…… I love it all!! Pinned so I can copy later 😉
    Debbie

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    • Linda says

      January 3, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Unfinished is the perfect start point for industrial look! Happy New Year, my friend! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Carrie says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Can you source the rug? The room is awesome!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 3, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you so much! Here’s the link to the rug … http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Meaux-Flatweave-Houndstooth-Area-Rug-5-x-8/9497392/product.html?CID=209535

      Reply
  13. Bliss says

    January 4, 2015 at 9:32 am

    I love it! I’m sure I would love it with fabric scraps and paint mess too, but just to be sure you can always go back to the dining room table.

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Linda, I love this space you created. Love the walls.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 5, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      Thank you so much Kim!!! Happy New Year! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  15. Julie says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I absolutely love this work space, and you have inspired me for sure!! I say you just keep letting your family think you are totally original and amazing 😉

    Reply
  16. Mindi says

    January 7, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I LOVE it such an amazing space, I don’t blame you for not wanting to mess it up, lol! I also think my dining area can relate, it is too often my work area!

    Reply
  17. Carmen says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    Love World Market and LOVE space! Right now I have a (home) School room and another room waiting to be organized into an office/creating space. I saw your post last week and immediately pinned it. Now inspired by your space, I am planning to create one space for all three. Awesome!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 8, 2015 at 1:01 am

      That makes me so happy! Please share some photos when it’s done! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  18. Rita C at Panoply says

    January 10, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Linda, I just finished reading your Saturday spotlight on Kris’ blog, but when I saw the photo of your workspace, I recognized it from a feature on another blog not long ago. This space roars! I love it so much, and love your way you’ve tackled what appears to be every square foot in your Chicago home. Congratulations on getting WM to partner with you – you made them proud, no doubt. Count me as your newest follower too.
    Rita C at Panoply

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 10, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Rita – Thank you so much for your wonderful words about my home and my workspace! So sweet and you made my day! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  19. Tania says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Wow, I just love this space… the walls, the desk, everything! Great job!

    Tania

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 12, 2015 at 8:30 am

      Thank you so much!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  20. Melissa says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Love this space so much!! Everything is perfect!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 13, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Katie Goldsworthy says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    I totally, totally LOVE it! Sharing on FB. Thanks for linking it up! I hope you’re doing well. Maybe one day I will carve a nook out in my basement…..but for now, the table is pulling quadruple duty!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 15, 2015 at 7:02 am

      Thanks Katie!!! And thanks so much for the shares! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Michelle says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Hi! Love the space- where did you find that supplies container? It would be perfect for my manicuring brushes and supplies!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much! And I found the supplies container at World Market.

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        January 20, 2015 at 7:07 pm

        Oh! I looked on their website and couldn’t find it! Do you have the link? Wanna sell yours? HAHA! 😀

        Reply
        • Linda says

          January 21, 2015 at 7:49 am

          LOL! World Market does turn over their products a bit quicker than some other stores …

          Reply
  23. Denise on a whim says

    January 28, 2015 at 8:58 am

    What a wonderful space! I would love to have someplace so great to work in! I might be literally drooling 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 29, 2015 at 8:14 am

      LOL! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Oh my goodness! I just drooled all over my computer staring at this amazing space! You camp turned the industrial look perfectly and I just love every little detail. Pinning this!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:37 am

      LOL! Thank you so much!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  25. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    This is just gorgeous!! I love the industrial look to it all, and I especially love the chalkboard walls!! Such a fun craft space that I’m totally jealous of! 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thank you so much for your sweet words!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  26. Mandie says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Love this space so much! Great job!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Jack Ma says

    June 21, 2018 at 3:39 am

    Lovely decor, I love everything of it, the stool, the saw horse desk, the task lamp, they are just beautiful.

    Reply

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