Hi all! Well, this is where we are going to be calling home for the next 2-3 years. We moved in over the weekend and boy is it nice to have some room again.
It's a really cute place and I'm especially excited because I have a room I can call my own for my studio (in our last house it was one side of our bedroom). I tried to take some pictures of it before our household goods arrive in the morning.I had a hard time photographing it without a wide angle lens but maybe you get the idea. It's a room that leads you from the living room to the kitchen/dining area. 
It's a decent sized room, I'll be able to squeeze everything in there...I think.
I want to put my work table, supplies, computer and book collection in here. My dilemma is, I won't be able to close it off from the world so I want to come up with a way to make it look pretty yet functional.
I have been researching on line and I'm even thinking of a computer armoire --for my art work, not computer--so that I can close it up when i'm finished working yet still have everything laying in place when I'm ready to come back to it. Then have the computer on a table and shelving unit for books. Just thinking outloud. It will be fun to plan...especially since the next few weeks it will be full of boxes that I'll want to avoid opening!
Any ideas/suggestions? I'm all eyes!
While we're talking about studio space here are some of my favorites. I love seeing other artists' studios, don't you? I'd love to be a fly on the wall in all them!
Marla Frazee (click on studio)
Hi Roz!
I´m happy for you to be finally living in a house again! And your studio space - great! You could maybe separate it a little from the other rooms with panel curtains from Ikea. They are like textile walls that you can push to the side. Ah, that´s what I like about moving! All these new decorating possibilities!
Take care and enjoy your new room! Bea
Posted by: Bea | November 14, 2005 at 04:32 AM
Hi Roz!
What a darling house! And a great workspace! I wouldn't hide your stuff away too well-after all, it's a huge part of who you are. That should not be hidden, but celebrated! People love the look of life and activity-it may not be the stuff of decorating magazines, but it sure is interesting! I find that as long as I pick up all the bits and pieces, I'm pretty happy with my work space being on display, as it were. Congrats on getting through the move!
Posted by: Bettsi | November 14, 2005 at 08:36 AM
Well there are a many creative possibilities here. I have moved several times in the last 9 years and one thing I loved was setting up a new studio. I also loved checking out the studios that you linked. Funny, I have have not taken a photo of my present space. I think I should. Thanks for this. Cheers!
Posted by: Holly | November 14, 2005 at 09:28 AM
Yay! A studio is born!
Posted by: janee | November 15, 2005 at 06:22 AM
Oooh, I'd be rubbing my hands together in anticipation! You know who had a studio similar to your set-up? Penelope. She had her studio in the front entry room. I think she just moved to a spare bedroom, but I believe she still has photos of it up on her blog. I'm excited that you're getting all settled in, too. I know how busy you're going to be juggling everything, so I am sending good vibes your way. Thanks for posting all of those neat links. You have inspired me to soon post about my studio!
Posted by: Dee | November 15, 2005 at 07:45 AM
Oooh, I'd be rubbing my hands together in anticipation! You know who had a studio similar to your set-up? Penelope. She had her studio in the front entry room. I think she just moved to a spare bedroom, but I believe she still has photos of it up on her blog. I'm excited that you're getting all settled in, too. I know how busy you're going to be juggling everything, so I am sending good vibes your way. Thanks for posting all of those neat links. You have inspired me to soon post about my studio!
Posted by: Dee | November 15, 2005 at 07:46 AM
Great links, I love to look at other peoples work spaces if there is creativity going on!
I think a art place needs to be messy, so maybe you could try to put a fabric hanging from the celing to conceil your table from guests? I don't know the english word, but I think you get what I mean.
Posted by: Hanna | November 16, 2005 at 02:41 AM
Oh Rozzie! I am so excited for you!!! This is so fabulous!!!! Your own studio space!! I am celebrating!!
xoxo
~t.
Posted by: Tine | November 16, 2005 at 11:54 AM
p.S. I am sure you will sleep way better now with sweet dreams because your work isn't in your bedroom anymore!! :-) So happy for you!!
Posted by: Tine | November 16, 2005 at 11:56 AM