storage ottomans, underbed boxes armoires, dressers large boxes, picnic baskets are all useful for storing craft stuff. it looks great to have everything out in photo shoots but I don't think it's very practical

I'm an artist who works in my home. My advice is to take advantage of any vertical space for storage. Shelves to the ceiling and one of those "old people" grabbers is very, very handy (I'm only 5' 2", so I need it almost daily).

I use fabric baskets to hide stuff in plain sight, and keep labeled bins in closets. That way, for any given project, I can take out the Paint Bin or the Baby Quilt Bin without making a complete mess.

I noticed that in some of these photos, fabric is exposed to sunlight. Fabric can take about 18 hours of sunlight before the dyes begin to break down, so it's a must to keep it out of the sun! I know it looks cute all arranged for folks to see, but it's a quick way to ruin your stash.

i also have a small apartment that i share with my husband. i agree with the other comments about practicality. i'm also one of the few crafters that doesn't like to see my supplies exposed. personally, i like to sew, scrapbook, and knit so i've decided to put everything in the zone that i'm most likely to engage in that craft. i have a knitting basket for a big comfy chair that I work on projects in my bedroom. i keep a sewing box in a closet next to my sewing table that doubles as a console/breakfast table when not in use, and my scrapbook supplies are neatly arranged in boxes on the bookshelf in my living room where i can spread everything out on our huge coffee table when i'm in the mood. do what works for your space. i opt for beautiful storage containers that lend themselves to the minimalist/coastal/eclectic vibe that i love.

Awesome Room! <3

I'm in the process of converting a 7' by 16' nook area in my upstairs hallway for crafting and sewing. I am planning to use the wall space as much as possible (take advantage of vertical space), with peg boards, magnetic boards, shelving, etc. I am trying to figure out the best option for two 6'-sized tables... I don't want anything expensive, and would like to construct something myself with boards, etc. Any suggestions of do-it-yourself tables that will hold up to a sewing machine, kids crafting, etc.

I have a couple of desks and several shelves overflowing with craft stuff along one wall of my den. After many failed attempts to organize it all and keep it clean, we hung a curtain in front of it all so it looks like the wall is moved in a bit. Lazy maybe but nicer to look at and appropriate for how we live.

In my first NYC apartment I had to sit on the floor with my knee in my face to work the sewing machine petal! My current apartment is larger but is all shared space. But last year when I was taking an art class I noticed how convenient it was to keep my drawing supplies in the bag I used to take them to class--I could store it in my closet and then take it to the dining room to work, then easily pack it all up again. I'm planning to make a little go-bag for each type of craft I do--paper, sewing, etc.

I'm so envious. My craft room is my kitchen table.

That looks so great. My better half and I live in a small house, and while he uses the entire upstairs (sloping ceiling finished attic space) for his music and recording stuff, I have only our L shaped living space to work in. We bought those 18"x18" shelves, six high and across, at IKEA and he built a table that is attached to it and can be folded down so we can use the same space for our dining table. Of course, the craft table always has tons of stuff on it, because I am always working on several things at once, so I have yet to fold it down. It's also kind of hard to access the shelves under the table. Things I put there are kind of in 'dead' storage. But it all works, after a fashion, and he is really cool for designing and building the table.
When I started reading your post, I read you were a 'sewer' and I thought that was a bit harsh! Had to laugh when I realized I had misread the word, as my craft area collects all the flotsam and jetsam in the house because I can't bear to throw out something that might be useful.

Is this an option for you?: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-plumbing-pipe-table-with-downloadable-plans-cafe-cartolina-182631

Are the table legs a vintage find or can you buy them somewhere? I think your craft area is great--mine is not convenient at the moment and I need to do something about it.

I have a tiny apartment with no work table. To create more counter space in my kitchen, I already have a board that lays over the sink. On top of that I lay a sturdy, long length of cardboard that lays over the board over the sink, the tiny piece of counter next to the sink, and the stove top, creating a surface that is five feet long and can be used for laying out fabric for dressmaking.

How gorgeous! So bright and FUN! xx

I really love #1, 5 and 7.