And definitely secure the bureau to the wall!īut it also makes a really great surface (albeit narrow) for small flat lays/photography, especially as I can move it around the room chasing the natural light (some blogger-y tips for you!) I’m also going to be adding some Command hooks to the side of this to hang the larger Cricut cutting mats. Check to see what weight it can take and check this against your machine. I imagine it’s not for everyone but if you’re short on space it might be a worthwhile compromise. It works for me but I would move to the dining table if I was sewing something large/needed it to be more stable, especially at faster sewing speeds. My Pfaff Performance Icon is far too heavy, instead it sits half in/half out. To counter that, I don’t pull my machine out completely to sit on the free floating table. The floating table means theres no support underneath and weight/pressure goes on the hinges. The downside for my set up is that it isn’t ideal. The other thing is the table strength.But you could organise cardstock/get a Cricut Joy in there! So it depends on your craft! Some bureaus have shelves lining the inside which means you won’t be able to get a sewing machine in there. Photo from IKEA (discontinued IKEA Bureau 2014)Īs it’s no longer in stock here is what I would look out for if you want to get a similar set up: And if we’re thinking environmentally, you’re going to want your furniture to last as long as it can and have as many lives as possible as your home grows/moves with you. When you’ve got limited space I find it’s best to try and get the most out of each item you have. live one life as a craft shelving unit or another in a kid’s room. I love multifunctional furniture- and by that I mean furniture that are multipurpose in design, like my bureau which folds out to be a desk and has a shelf/storage on top, or my dressing table seat which is actually a stepping stool and super handy as I can use it to reach the top of the cupboards (short people problems).Īnd I also mean furniture that can be used for different things e.g. So try and think outside the box when thinking of where you could set one up. I used to have a dedicated desk chair which tucked in but thats been moved to my work desk upstairs so now I just swing around a dining chair instead. When tidied away, my space is the width of the bureau, so 90cm with a depth of 47cm (when the table is closed). I’ve even been known to repair some loose stitching on a dress before heading out (although, I was also super lucky it was already threaded with matching thread!)Īnd depending on how you furnish it, your space doesn’t even have to be very big. Not having to lug it out and on top of the dining table means I’m more likely to just have a quick sit down and sew a little. For me, having my sewing machine plugged in and ready to go has made a huge difference to my crafting. But you can try and prioritise the most important bits and pieces. You’re not going to be able to store all of your materials etc like you would with a dedicated room. This first one focuses on the bigger bits of furniture I use, with ideas and hopefully some tips to help you curate your space and the second focusses more on maximising storage/DIY hacks and my sewing set up.Ī post shared by Medina think the trick with a small space is being realistic about what you’re going to be able to do with it. I’ve split the blog post into two parts because it was getting a bit hefty with all the info and links. As I always get questions about my set up (which sits in the corner of our living/dining room), I thought I’d share a bit on how I created my nook and hopefully inspire you with craft ‘room’ ideas for smaller spaces. Recently when I shared this on Instagram I was overwhelmed by messages from others saying how refreshing it was to see other people’s crafting set up- from desks, floors to dining tables. Personally, I love my sewing corner in the living room and the dining table is still my main space for cutting etc. Doesn’t every crafter dream of a craft room of their own? Whether it’s a space to fill with yarn or cardstock, or somewhere to get your sew-on? Having that dedicated space to craft? What a dream! But we don’t always have that space to spare or, may not even want to have a separate room. With the rise of social media I’ve found that it’s really easy to get sucked into the comparison game and I will be the first to put my hand up and say I’ve lusted after many a craft room. I have so many things I want to share with you this year on all sorts of topics, but this one is really something I’ve wanted to write about for a long time. My first blog post of 2022! I hope you’ve been keeping well.
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