I spent the weekend tidying up my studio, and I realized I had never posted proper ‘after’ pictures. I’ve shown little snippets here and there, but never the whole thing. Time to remedy that, yes?
The studio is where I package up all of the orders for my shop (Pink Loves Brown). The room may not always be this tidy, but it usually stays fairly neat because everything has a place. That makes my little perfectionist heart happy.
It looked like this originally (eek). Brandon and I put in the bamboo floor ourselves, painted (walls, ceiling, and trim), installed new closet doors, and switched out the ceiling fixture. I made the curtains out of Moda’s uptown “mom’s couch” fabric.
Here’s the view in from the doorway.
This is what I refer to as “the shipping center”. It’s my least favorite side of the room (all of the open storage looks a little cluttered), but it’s very functional and necessary.
I’ve shown this photo of my order sorting process before, but here it is again. I put patterned paper along the back of a shoe cubby from Target.
Here’s the underside of the table with all of the shipping boxes and supplies. The white shelves are also from Target.
I store envelopes for my cards and stationery along the open shelves of my IKEA VÄRDE kitchen island. Most of my crafty supplies are inside the closet. I removed the clothing rail that was originally in there and I assembled shelving from The Container Store to hold everything.
Here’s a peek inside.
I store some extra envelopes and my ironing board behind the door. You can also see a little of my photo shoot setup along the right (which I’ve shown before) tucked into the funny little alcove there. I store extra shipping boxes under that table.
Here’s another view. Those suitcases along the top of the bookcase are for sale in my shop.
So there you have it. My studio!
208 comments
Alice
Ahhh, this is perfect too. I love how well organized you are, well you kind of have to be, but still… :) And I like that it’s such a bright space, but it also has a touch of color. I have to add some of these pics to my Pinterest. :)
xox
Alice
Jp
I’m looking to do DIY after looking at all the work you and your husband did on your house. I’ve been looking for flooring and really love dark wood floor. I’m looking at wide width, dark color, bamboo flooring. I really like the flooring you selected for this room. Can you tell me what this is and what you recommend?
Making it Lovely
The stain we chose was Jacobean.
Tennille
Hi! I just got here via a picture on pinterest. I realize this post is a few years old now but I was wondering if you could tell where you purchased the floral curtains or the fabric for the curtains in your studio. I’ve been searching the net for months for fabric for my daughters room and I just can’t seem to find a floral that is quite right. Until I saw yours…Do you remember where you found them? Thanks a bunch!
Making it Lovely
I made them out of “Mom’s Couch” fabric by Moda.
Kylie
Each picture of your studio that I see… I love more! What an amazing room. Would love to ask where you got those wire baskets that are hanging in some of the Expedit cubes? x
Making it Lovely
The baskets were from IKEA, made to work with the Expedit.
ToTheMoonandBack
Hi, I would also love to know more about those little wire shelves hanging inside your Expedit. Love your room!
jenni farnes
i saw above that someone had the same question i did…where you got the wire baskets on your shelves…they almost look like drawers. i went to your etsy shop about those darling suitcases, but you’re temporarily closed. do you sell those baskets, too? would LOVE to get those because i just bought the billy bookcases for my studio and would love to make use of the space with those wire baskets…now i’m lusting for those. thanks so much!
Ria
Hi Nicole,
Are you going to keep the old white Ikea table in the new basement office? How is it holding up so far?
The green floor in your newly done basement looks amazing. I am excited to see your new office. :)
Brenda Ourada
Hi –
Love the website – it’s a recent discovery. Can you tell me where you got the round, white table and the chairs that are in your studio? I’ve been looking and looking.
Thanks,
Brenda
Eva
Hello, I’ve found your studio room from google. You do have a nice and neat room. I love how you store your products. Lately, I’m planning to clean up my craft room as well. I’m interested in where you’ve bought those black baskets where you have hang them up in the Expedit bookshelves.
Nicole
I discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago and I am like stalking you now. lol. I love your entire house! My husband and I are MAYBE/POSSIBLY going to be purchasing our first home which will def be a fixer upper. Where have you purchase any interior doors or closet doors? I LOVE your studio closet doors!
Kelly
AH! makes my heart go pitter patter! Great job!
Sharon
How beautiful, you are so organized. I am completely envious. I think I tidy my craft room every other day, and it never stays that way … how does that happen?
ShellyJ
WOW! just found you… what a room :) can I ask where you got those wire baskets that are hanging in some of the Expedit’s boxes?? THanks!
Laurie
Heya,
I just dig this the MOST! Blogged about it at my own blog:
http://buttercupbungalow.blogspot.com/2010/10/well-dressed-workspace.html
This blog is just a delight, and I’ve added it to my blogroll.
Thanks for sharing your talent with the world at large!
Laurie AE
jesslope
such a nice place to work in. great job.
Robyn
Ok, I HAVE to ask: where did you get those wooden (?) scissors on the wall? They are amazing!!
(Thank you!)
Making it Lovely
The scissors were from Pottery Barn.
Robyn
Thank you! I am going to keep searching for some on ebay… hopefully someone grows sick of them so I can grab ’em up! :)
henny
Many thank’s for sharing this! I love your studio…
thanks,
henny
Gina
Wow, this is so impressive! I am about to move into a one bedroom apartment, so a total room like this won’t be possible. But it does inspire me to organize all of my scrapbooking and card making stuff. I love it!
Marcela Cavalcante
Nicole,
Good afternoon! I wonder if you do delivery to Brazil and how much is that set with 03 yellow bags. How much is shipping?
His work is perfect! Beautiful!
Congratulations!
Thank’s
Marcela
Patricia Steele
Hi, I’m just new to blogging but came across your site, your office space is amazing, I love the pastel colours. I have looked at some of your products and wonder if you send things to Scotland and what would the postage be.
Thanks Patricia
Thea
I’m speechless! I didn’t think people with such perfectly organized work spaces really existed! This is my impossible dream :)
mchelle
i love your studio! I’ve been procrastinating to do up my studio but you’ve just inspired me to get busy!
Ayelet
you are my hero. pretty and organized.
thanks!!!
chicsinger
Nice! You could easily curtain off that table where the mailing supplies are, a couple of cup hooks and an adjustable rod would do the trick with the fabric of your choice.
Jennifer
I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK ROOM!!! WHERE DID YOU GET THAT STYLISH PAPER THAT YOU BACK THE SHOE/BOOKCASE??? I LOVE IT!!
Valentina
Sooo absolutley lovely! I am redecorating my room right now, and my desk area is in need of proper paper storage. I have been on such a quest to find the right ones, and i fell in love with all your storage boxes here, where did you get them? The pink ones especially ;)
Kate_82
Hi Nicole,
I’ve just discovered your blog and am feeling totally inspired.!! As a fellow lover of all things stationary,paper and pretty i am in total awe of your studio and designs…
Keep up the great work..!!
Kate
Ramona
wow! Your studio is very cool – love it!! :)
Jenny
You have the most amazing taste! I love your blog!!!
Sharon
beautiful and functional. I can only get my office/craft room that tidy when I have guests coming over!!!
Kristin
Oh, I just found your blog and it is such an inspiration. I am loving you studio, it is so feminine and calming. You are very organized, and how I love your wood floors. Thanks for sharing.
Omomama
Whoa… how nice and tidy! Thank you for the inspiration.
Autumn
It’s so fun and lovely! I’m all about everything having a space and yours is so functional and inspirational.
Ann Shumbo
OMG! I love how organized and gorgeous this looks. I love the light pink walls. It’s so soothing. Is the table from Ikea- the round one? If so, I am in love with that table and wish I had room for it in my office. I can’t wait to go back and look at all the little details. I understand shipping and know how things can get cluttered but I must say you made shipping look so glam. Thanks for posting.
Ann Shumbo
OMG! I love how organized and gorgeous this looks. I love the light pink walls. It’s so soothing. Is the table from Ikea- the round one? If so, I am in love with that table and wish I had room for it in my office. I can’t wait to go back and look at all the little details. I understand shipping and know how things can get cluttered but I must say you made shipping look so glam.Thanks for posting.
Donita
I LOVE YOUR STUDIO!!!! How I would love to have my own sewing studio……we rent. :-/
Do you make the little suitcases? They are so neat and with the stationary, love that idea. Thanks for sharing, you are going on my list of people I follow. ;-)
vana
I have been looking everywhere for those black wire baskets that hook/hang from the shelves. Would you mind sharing where there came from?
Giselle
Love your studio.. The colors are so soft and beautiful..!!
I’d like to know did your light box. I need to make one myself, cause it’s the only way you can get good pictures.
Thanks for sharing and your baby girl is so beautiful, congrats..:)
Jeanne
Your studio is amazing! I love the fresh look, clean lines and how organized it is. I saw the article about you in the Sunday Tribune Magazine!
Jeanne
Franziska
… my mouth is opened wide, I’m staring at the photos and can hardly breathe. What a beautiful room! What great storing solutions! Which nice arrangement! I will look at the photos again. Thanks for sharing! You made my day!
Meli
Wow, this looks awesome. All the little Boxes, very nice.
kasey
o.k., i’m hooked.
what a lovely little spot you have here.
xo
Carla Maria
OH you gave me lot of inspiration for organize my room office. Excellent style you have, congratulations
Lisa Mainz
really impressive – makes me want to go and redo my whole studio
kristine
Oh, I just discovered your blog and your house is perfect. love, love, love it.
kristine
I have a pendant version of that fixture in nickel that I am selling. I never used it. I ended up going for a vintage one I got at a Restore.
Kkreidler@yahoo.com
Amanda
This is such a fantastic transformation of a space! Thanks for sharing, it gives me inspiration to organize my own studio.
Kerry
Just discovered your blog and it’s now become my favourite read! I adore your studio room. it’s exactly what I aspire to. Well done.
Kerry x
Nuit
Wow Nicole, you really take the word ‘organization’ to a whole new level! this Studio is simply lovely. Congrats…
Audrey
Sorry, I found your reference to it. :P
Audrey
I’m looking for an island or work table like the wooden one you have pictured, is it still available for purchase? The one I was originally going to buy is no longer available at IKEA.
Keep up the great designs!!
Making it Lovely
I use the three tables that are in the room (the white round one, the shipping table, and the butcher-block). And I have a separate office.
I didn’t work on the studio all at once, so the process took place over time. The part that took the longest was ripping out the carpet and installing the bamboo floor, which we did in October of 2007. If you go through the ‘studio’ archives, you can see all of the progress!
allie z
I was wondering the same as Jacci. Plus, is the table your only work space? I didn’t see a computer, printer, etc either. Do you have those items hidden? :)
Congrats on your new addition (to be)!!
~Allie
Jacci
I was wondering how long it took you to go from the Dragon Wall Ugly Room to your finished studio. From beginning to end, how long did you spend redecorating/remodeling this room?
I love it, by the way :)
Jacci
KARA SPENCER
wow you have the most amazing room, I had to give up my crafting area/study for my baby, English houses are tiny in comparision to the US.
Lovely room and such great organisation
kara
Gabby
What are the things in your studio closet with the red handles? Your studio is inspirational! Love it all!
Jennifer
Sigh! I can only dream about having such a lovely space and it’s seperate from your studio? Lucky, lucky girl!
susan
oh my goodness! it is just perfect. can you come and organize mine for me?
Sarah
I think I just drooled on my keyboard! This is GORGEOUS – love those floors and the cute table. I wish I had to courage to use such a beautiful bold fabric for my curtains! Perhaps I need a bigger craft room / office before I try.
Yolanda
Can you share the source/style for your closet doors? We have the ubiquitous funhouse mirrors on ours right now, and I *so* want to replace them with something classier!
Pips
Wow, I love your workspace! Thank you for the photos, it’s great to see how you organise everything while making it all look so pretty.
Kellie
Great inspiration!! Thank you for sharing!! ;)
SoBella Creations
What a great work space!
me
where did you get the giant scissors from? and how did u make the curtains? is it as simple as sticking a panal at the top and sliding the rid thru, or did u have to pleat it?
kerri
do you mind sharing your sources for the table and chairs and the name of their designs…. i am new to this whole decorating thing and appreciate any info… expertise! thanks a bunch!
Megan
You are a woman after my own heart! I am also a graphic designer as well as in the middle of starting my own business. It is very inspiring and SUPER helpful to see how others do it, and how to make a functional space not 100% crazy all the time! Good luck girl! Your work (and studio space) is both Lovely and Inspiring!
Greta
Everything you have developed and created is utterly inspirational. I adore it all :) xx
Simone
how did you get closet doors from Ikea to fit your existing closet? I’m dying to change my closet doors.
Nathaly
Very lovely, I love it, you just inspire me to make more stuff, thanks
emily quinton
So beautiful and inspirational! Just can’t keep looking around ;-)
Veda
Your blog is so inspiring Nicole….I am about to do the interiors of my new home…..and wow…such an amazing inspiration u r ! good luck
happy new year!
Best Regards,
Veda
jos
it’s one of the best rooms ever! i always thought things like this only existed in magazines but you actually live in it! i’m so envious! seriously coveting all your stationery and decorative bits like the giant scissors and picture and curtains. oh, i’ll have the ceiling light too, thanks. hee. what’s the room that joins with it, looks really inviting and warm. gosh, your home is like a dream for me. i could never afford to have something like that…
Amy
Amazing, I’m so jealous of your organizational skills!!!
where did you get your card rack? (the wire one next to the shoe cubby/order processing center?)
Nikki
Are you kidding me? I can’t even close my mouth – my jaw’s still on the floor. Amazing…
Fotograf Hamburg
It’s all looking very nice with a great sense for colour.
Katie
Just curious…you have three things in your closet with red handles. Are those printing presses? I’ve never seen anything like that. Thanks!
Sarah
Love your office! I am in the midst of updating my home office/studio and IKEA and Target are always my first choices as well! Love the floor standing metal card holder….where did you find that?
Tammy
Oh I dream of being this organized! I love the color of your walls AND those wonderful curtains!!! Bee-U=T=MUS!
Sheila
You are such a lucky girl! I would be in Heaven if this were my studio!
Nicole Balch
Those are button machines!
Jennifer, most of the shelving was from IKEA, with a little Target and The Container Store mixed in. Jan, the skinny bookshelf behind the door is a Billy bookcase from IKEA.
Liz
Love your Office! This is going to sound stupid but what are those 3 machines with orangle handles in the closet? Coat picture left-side 4th shelf from the top.
jennifer ramos
Great space…and the shelving WOW..where did you get those??
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Stockton
What a great studio! I love it. Thanks for sharing the closet door source, I was wondering about that as well.
Isabel
I love your studio. Wish I could have one like yours. And so neat and functional. I am a neat freak and very particular about how my work area has to flow, kind of like in a clock-wise direction. I am so green with envy now :D
carrie
oh my gosh, this is incredible. it’s everything i aspire to be in terms of organization…i just can’t quite get there ;). it’s gorgeous.
Ali-bell
SO jealous! I need a space like this, I work in the corner of my boyfriend’s and my bedroom, and on our dining room table. eek!
Jennifer
I love your studio – it’s gorgeous and inspiring. Ooo, and organized!
Cat
simply beautiful! I love it!
Concha
Oh.my.goodness!! Everyone has said this already but i also want to shout that this is PERFECTION!! You are an inspiration!
leslie rogers
I love how organised everything is! The little table and chairs is a nice inviting touch, too. Fantastic studio!
tracie
sooooo beautiful!! i think we need to see a photo of it cluttered tho … just to let us know you’re ‘normal’ … :)
Jan
Nicole, this studio is so pretty and organized. I love the wall color and I love the big scissors on the wall. Can I ask where you got the tall, thin bookcase that holds the shoe-size boxes.
snou
OH ENVY ENVY , and at the same time, INSPIRATION!
Seleta
You are so talented and should have your own column in Real Simple. You truly inspire. Simply Amazing!!!
Tara
Oh wow- beautiful and functional room! And I am oh so envious as I would love to work everyday in a room that looks like this (darn cubicle offices)!
chanelle
ok WOW. you have officially inspired me to get my rear in gear and finish my office. that is one incredibly beautiful and organized work space! i love the way you have mixed kitchen cabinets, shoe cubbies and bookcases (i LOVE ikea’s cube bookcases, we have three, haha!)….very ingenious.
Making it Lovely
Miss B, no my office is separate from my studio. I’m lucky to have two spaces for my work!
Emma Woo, I think babyproofing will have to consist of closing the door to the studio. ;)
Sarah, I made the curtains myself! And the font is Mister Television.
Cindy, Brandon doesn’t have a studio (he has a small office off of the living room). The room you see beyond the door is the “library” (really just an overgrown landing on the second floor).
Kari Jo, I don’t remember where I got the stickers printed! Maybe jakprints? That’s who I use now for all of my stickers.
Lainie@ Mishmash Maggie
Lovely. All of it! What a wonderful discovery thanks to Shannon at RIMD.
Absolutely love PLB too. I hope I am not too late to make some orders for Christmas.
Thank you for being so open and helpful with brands and such.
That you actually take the time to respond to the comments-refreshing beyond measure.
kari jo
supercool modern look.
who did you use to print your
‘p [heart] b’ stickers?
Sarah
That is so gorgeous!
I have those exact same patterned cardboard boxes from Ikea – I love them!
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