tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post1628108186566118237..comments2024-03-27T03:14:02.778-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Can this space be prettified?Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-73758477328037314982018-07-16T23:05:28.462-04:002018-07-16T23:05:28.462-04:00Thanks for the link. I think the shelves add so m...Thanks for the link. I think the shelves add so much to the feel of the space.<br />Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500507441229463699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21606068502376698492018-07-16T20:46:43.324-04:002018-07-16T20:46:43.324-04:00You are right, Libby. I can't touch that stuff...You are right, Libby. I can't touch that stuff. As far as the pegboard, most pegboard shelf holders are very lightweight and most shelving is quite heavy. This is lumber we had leftove from our tear down upstairs. The secret to the shelves and all their weight is something called "Faceouts". Why, I don't know because in my mind they are brackets. I will leave you with the link. They are pretty attractive and worth the money. Our boards/shelves weigh quite a bit plus my goodies tend to be in glass containers, my preference. This link to where I got these will explain more about the "faceouts". https://www.retailresource.com/product/50848/Pegboard-Faceout-12?searchTerm=null&gclid=CjwKCAjwhLHaBRAGEiwAHCgG3v0PfcugcTojEtKKsf47Lk39TM2c6MylmOQLZkE-gChfEOTSFZ-F They take more weight than regular pegboard brackets. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66005393962194191112018-07-16T20:35:51.585-04:002018-07-16T20:35:51.585-04:00Thanks, Garnet. Part of the issue is that I did in...Thanks, Garnet. Part of the issue is that I did interior design for many years so you can see why I feel like I have to do something. It is very functional right now and I really don't want to put cash into this but we'll see what sorts of tweaks we can do over time. I love to refinish furniture so that may play into this as well. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39505940562734592632018-07-16T15:26:20.352-04:002018-07-16T15:26:20.352-04:00What a great improvement! I've hung a skirt a...What a great improvement! I've hung a skirt around the sides of my cutting table to hide a similar assortment of things - so much nicer to look at. And I wasn't aware that shelves can be hung from pegboard, so thanks for that! There is one thing I'm a little concerned about, and that's the exposed insulation -- which I'm assuming is fiberglass. Not good to breathe in those particles. Might be a good idea to go ahead and get the ceiling drywall hung sooner than this winter, even if the taping and finishing comes later. Otherwise it's coming along beautifully. Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500507441229463699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51864943668383165312018-07-16T09:50:00.690-04:002018-07-16T09:50:00.690-04:00Bunny, I am so glad you are back to blogging! Alth...Bunny, I am so glad you are back to blogging! Although I didn't comment often, I really looked forward to seeing what projects you were doing, and missed you while you were gone. As someone who for many years had a basement sewing space without a window, I can commiserate! We recently moved to the Carolinas to retire, and are planning a new home to be built soon. It will have a sewing/crafts "studio" built over the garage. I can't wait!<br />The transformation of your space is marvelous! An additional idea to "prettify" might be to cover the floor joists and insulation above your sewing space. (I never got around to doing that in my "dungeon." ) If you don't want the trouble or expense of a drop ceiling, you could use staples or thumb tacks to put up fabric or sheets - a fabric ceiling! Since you have no natural light, I'd use white. That might even bounce your artificial light back down and brighten the space even further.<br />Wishing you many blessings in your new home!JosieLCPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202339834625299180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51319400014677881012018-07-16T08:33:35.656-04:002018-07-16T08:33:35.656-04:00That space looks incredibly inviting and perfect j...That space looks incredibly inviting and perfect just the way it is. Very functional and organized looking and the curtain/skirt on the front of the work table adds the pretty. I have a large space that I love but it does not look that nice.garnet128https://www.blogger.com/profile/14012826332532786082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-31786031312852991982018-07-16T07:33:04.427-04:002018-07-16T07:33:04.427-04:00Thanks, Carolyn.
Thanks, Carolyn. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-41024753033426856952018-07-15T22:58:01.161-04:002018-07-15T22:58:01.161-04:00Bunny - I like the upgrade! Especially that you p...Bunny - I like the upgrade! Especially that you painted the table and pegboard white and then added a fabric skirt to the base. It really helped cheer up the space! Glad you're getting some sewing done!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-17778787567606212902018-07-15T19:15:46.302-04:002018-07-15T19:15:46.302-04:00How lucky to have that pegboard and worktable from...How lucky to have that pegboard and worktable from the previous owner! Having everything where you can find it is key, so good job organizing! Honestly, I think functional, organized, and easily cleaned up is Fantastic. That's like 80% of pretty to me.<br />As for making the space prettier, I think you've made a nice step by adding that curtain. You could put more panels of fabric on the tall set of shelves that would block dust and the little bit of visual clutter that it's contents provide, if you wanted.<br />Could you/would you want those pretty old-fashioned embossed aluminum ceiling tiles? I don't think those are too expensive and I bet they are not that hard to install over your bare ceiling. I've never tried it myself, so it may be a bigger project than I imagine. But I think it could be quite pretty. <br />I like your industrial lighting, but I suppose that could be switched out for something prettier.<br />I don't see mirrors. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157372912695117417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-56703551042470647482018-07-15T17:55:56.633-04:002018-07-15T17:55:56.633-04:00I love the idea of using mirrors. I do have a coup...I love the idea of using mirrors. I do have a couple of "basement" type windows that do get a lot of light. Once I saw the design show on HGTV with "Candace", a Canadian designer who was terrific. She took a typical tiny basement window and lined it on the inside with mirror. Then she hung curtains and a valance. It looked incredible and twice the size as the mirrors made it look like more of the outside was coming in. It was quite clever and I've always wanted to try that. I think I have my chance now. It will all unfold in time. I really appreciate your input and the link. Thanks. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-57099150286131867912018-07-15T16:01:24.186-04:002018-07-15T16:01:24.186-04:00Have you considered adding a fake window, perhaps...Have you considered adding a fake window, perhaps with an led light, a grow light or an ott light? There are lots of plans online including https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/570057265312310428/?lp=true That could make it even more fun to work in your new space.ParisGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808620060144089897noreply@blogger.com