Friday’s post sparked some interest amongst our readers so I thought it would be a nice idea to have a closer look at some sewing room decor inspiration.  Traditionally it’s an area full of chaos and mess- how on earth some people keep their sewing rooms so tidy I have no idea!  Perhaps it’s all down to having the right storage space, with everything organised and to hand.

Via Apartment Therapy

This bookshelf is perfect for crafty people- the sturdy deep shelving means you can store larger, heavier books and the custom-made partitions allow you to design the layout to your personal needs.  The shelving needn’t just be for books as the image shows.  The drawers at the bottom would be great to store fabric.

Via The Trendy Treehouse

The best part of having a dedicated sewing room is that you can make it all your own and don’t need to tidy things away at the end of the day.  Use one wall purely as an inspiration board to get those creative juices flowing!

Via The Trendy Treehouse

If you’re in your sewing room often, it’s important to make the room bright, comfortable and accessible for your own well being.  No one works well in a poorly-lit, dull, uninspiring office.  Sewers need lots of natural light.

Via Apartment Therapy

Always be on the lookout for small storage containers for your bits and bobs- you can find things in the most unexpected of places!  The container may not have been initially designed to store buttons and threads but it may do the job perfectly.

Via Chaletgirl13 on Flickr

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This cute little sewing room belongs to Tricia, who lives in San Fransisco.  Tricia is a fashion designer and artist and so it stands to reason that her decor style is an eclectic mix of modern, kitsch and handmade.  Since her teenage years, Tricia’s been an avid thift shopper, hence her ever-growing collection of interesting bits and bobs in her sewing room…

LOVE the vintage drawers

It may be small but everything is in order and to hand.  Ah, if only my sewing room was like this!!

Images via Apartment Therapy

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I’ve had this image, below, for a while now (and unfortunately didn’t make a note of where it is or where I discovered it) and I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to share it with you.  The entrance to your home is just as important as the interior, as it is the very first thing a person sees and first impressions are important.

Depending on were you live and whether you rent or are a home owner, there tends to be a limit on what changes you can make to the exterior.  However, a lick of colourful paint on the door and a few potted plants carefully placed around the doorstep could be all you need to add to create that welcoming vibe!

Via Simply Bon Vivant

Via Habitat of the Week

Via Slices of Beauty

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How many of us still actually sit down to the dining table as a family at meal times?  Not many I’m sure.  It’s a real shame as family time is so important.  Having such busy lifestyles means we tend not to all be home at the same time, which naturally disrupts meal times.  Perhaps we should have one day a week where we make a conscious effort to all sit down together as a family and not just leave it until Christmas day!

Here are some table decor ideas to get you started…

Via Heather Bullard

Shabby chic at it’s best!  Using white as the main decor colour means any colourful home accessories really ‘pop’.

Via kotamulia.com

The dining room above just shows how simplicity can really make a statement.

Via Shannonfricke.com

A beautiful old picnic table makes a fabulous dining table… I wouldn’t want the end seat though, where do you put your legs?!

Via Decor8

This lampshade above is stunning.  If you’re going to add one statement piece, a fancy lampshade is your best bet for obtaining that ‘wow’ factor.  This one is made of paper though and would probably be a nightmare to dust!!

Via Apartment Therapy

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It can be the messiest room in the house but is likely to be the most fun to decorate!  Give your child a room they can be proud of and fingers crossed they’ll want to keep it tidy (well you never know!).

Images via House To Home

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