If you made a resolution to be more self-sufficient this year, you might notice you are drowning in crafts. Making your own curtains, scrapbooking old photos, and crafting your own soaps is a hobby that cries out for organization. Here are a few tips to make sure your crafting space does not become a burden.

Reuse and Recycle

The key to choosing the right furniture pieces for your crafting space is to reuse and recycle pieces you may already have. Don’t go for plastic tables with flimsy drawers; you need a sturdy work space with quality storage. Just because a chest is “meant” for the bedroom doesn’t mean it can’t store crafts! Choosing bedroom furniture is ideal because your craft room may have to serve as a spare guestroom from time to time. Making smart choices will make your overnight guest feel more at home.

Choose the Right Space

After you have the right furniture in mind, choose a space to fit it all and will allow you to spread out. If you are operating out of a spare bedroom, consider adding a daybed to make the room appear more multi-functional without crowding floor space. Using the toy room so you can keep an eye on the little ones while you work? Move a large sturdy table in there. A dining room table is usually ideal.

Craft Perfect Storage

It’s perfectly fine to head over to the dollar store and buy plastic bins to store your crafts. They are cheap, functional, and will not break the bank. But where will you store those plastic bins? How will you organize the chaos? That’s where high-quality shelving comes in. While the bins themselves can be on the cheaper side, you should splurge on sturdy shelves to manage your storage. An accent cabinet is great for hiding away unsightly plastic bins. It will help to keep your craft space neat and tidy while keeping your bins at arm’s reach. A jewelry organizer is great for smaller items like beads and fabric scraps.

When it comes to organization, clean-up is key. What’s the point of having the perfect storage options if you aren’t using them? Make cleaning away the mess part of your crafting habit. If you stay on top of the odds and ends, your crafting space won’t become overwhelming.