Small project to hide the clutter.....

     When I enter my studio the first thing I see are my two large built in bookcases filled with crafting and sewing supplies. Though the supplies are fairly organized it's still an explosion of color and distracting when you have work to be done.

     Recently when I was visiting Ikea with my friend Cindy (SweetPeasandButterBeans) while she purchased a room divider I started thinking about using curtains to cover my bookcases. It's not a new concept and one I often forget about, but curtains are great at both dividing a space and acting instead of doors (think laundry room). I decided to pick up a set of curtains ($19.99 with Ikea Family), two rods ($3.50 each), mounting brackets ($1.50 each) and get this space covered.



     A very easy project later my supplies are now covered up. I do want to go back and add a second panel to each side so the curtains have more pleats and don't look like a single sheet hanging. For now though, they are really making my space feel less cluttered and helping me focus. Notice I was too lazy busy to iron the curtains, but that will be done today.

More of the studio makeover to come. Next- no sew, no tools required curtains.