I repurposed some kitchen cabinets into storage for paints and supplies, and I sewed patchwork curtains.
I repainted the battered table and added another pegboard for my craft supplies.
Last weekend, I made the most dramatic change of all - replacing the flooring. The sheet of white vinyl had long passed its expiration date. I replaced it with Allure TrafficMaster vinyl plank flooring in a dark "Ironwood," the same as in my bathroom.
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I also added a nifty little gadget to help address the lighting issue. The bedrooms in my house do not have overhead light fixtures. Instead, they each have a switch which controls one electrical outlet. The workroom didn’t even have this. (I assume it originally had a switch, but this was sacrificed when the previous homeowner took space from the room to create the laundry closet.) Lighting consisted of a couple of lamps plugged into a power strip. I had to walk across the dark room to flip the switch on the power strip to turn on the lamps.
But a new gadget has come to the rescue! I purchased a switch which plugs into an electrical outlet and is controlled by remote control.
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from Amazon |
I plugged a pair of hanging lamps into the switch, then used a small piece of hook-and-loop tape to put the remote control on the wall next to the door. Now I can push the button on the remote and turn on the lights right from the doorway. Hooray!
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remote control just inside the doorway |
Just two projects remain - installing baseboards and organizing the tools and supplies back into the closet - and the workroom will be done!
Looks fantastic!!!!
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DeleteYou are so amazing with all of this stuff! I love seeing all of the things you do that I never would have considered. So inspirational!
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DeleteWow great transformation and the vinyl flooring looks effective. I'm feeling inspire.
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DeleteWow great transformation and the vinyl flooring looks effective. I'm feeling inspire.
ReplyDeleteAwesome.
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DeleteIt looks great! You made the room look so cosy :)
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DeleteWhat a difference that new floor makes! I'm still working in the basement - cement floor, Ikea shelving and crap everywhere. I'd like to say you've inspired me, but I fear I'll never get it fixed up. lol
ReplyDeleteYes, changing the floor made a huge impact. My basement needs a lot of work... but it's dreary work and I keep putting it off.
DeleteI guess having a room for all messy tasks is what every flat should have :-) the new flooring is pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's convenient. A little room where I can close the door and hide the mess away. ;)
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I love the new look <3 small changes can make a world of a difference. I'd love for you to leave some constructive criticism for my stories. My site is www.brittanyjackson.weebly.com
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