Do you have a home office but really need/want a home studio?
Would you be happier with a home studio instead of a home office?
Sometimes a room is dubbed “home office” and remains so long after its original purpose has ended. It is not unusual for some of my clients to need a home studio instead of a typical home office set up. When I explore with clients how they use a space and how they want to use a space, we both discover what they really need is a home studio for creative work.
If you are not working at a desk – either on a computer or writing there – then you may need to set-up a home studio for yourself:
- A large table gives you room to spread out and work on your projects.
- An easel can be optimally located for painting
- A turntable pedestal can be set up for sculpting.
- A sewing machine can be the focal point of your workspace
If possible, position your work table the same way you would position a desk for maximum natural light and connection with nature.
Some of my clients need space to move in their space for dance or performance practice. This means a room with minimal furniture that can be pushed against the wall and a large mirror.
Whatever kind of creative activities you need and want to do, make your space support you, rather than tying yourself into knots to fit your needs into your space.
In a future post I will explore the special storage challenges for artists.
Have you set up a creative space for yourself? What worked? What didn’t work? Send me your photos.
To learn how to set-up a home office or workspace to meet your real needs, check out my book The Smarter Home Office: 8 simple steps to increase your income, inspiration and comfort.
Photo by “Squidish“
