Tons of storage space to organize all your crafting supplies too!
With this DIY Ikea Craft table, you get both!
Made from Ikea shelves.
And youll love how tidy your craft supplies will be.
From paints, to ribbons, to sewing supplies- I was able to find a place for everything.
I ended up making a second craft table because I needed more desk space.
I got inspired by pegboards, so I ended up making anDIY Pegboard for craft rooms with Dollarstore accessories.
Choose the Best Crafting Space in your Home
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Here are some simple questions to ask you prior to beginning, and youll avoid hassle later on.
If so, then having your desk in a well ventilated area, is a must.
Like near a window that can be opened, or a room with good ventilation.
With most crafting projects you will need good lighting, so choose a well lit area.
OR install some bright lighting.
If its a long and narrow space, that will work too.
I chose long and narrow for mine.
Since its in an unfinished part, I dont have to worry about getting too messy.
I paint a lot so it CAN get messy!
Mine was 60 inches long.
For the width of the table top, you might choose how wide you want to make it.
Mine measured 17 inches deep.
But if thats not wide enough, you’re able to make it bigger.
Lowes or Home Depot will cut it for free if you buy it from them.
Assemble your 2 Ikea Trofasts shelves as per Ikea instructions.
My paint drawer holds my assortment of bottled paints.
My next drawer holds all my paint mediums in one drawer.
Again, its easy to pick out since the labels are all showing- face up.
My Brush drawer is a dream!
So easy to see all my brushes and other painting tools.
I lined up my folded material in the drawers so that they can be seen and picked out- EASILY.
I took a cheap Ziploc food container to organize my thread spools and miscellaneous sewing tools.
Organizing my rolls of ribbons have always been an issue for me.
The Trofast bins are the perfect size to line the rolls of ribbon side by side.
I also added in my rolls of tulle.
Finally, no more tangled ribbons!
Check out somemore craft supplies organization ideas (over 30 ideas with pictures).
There is some serious creatively organized craft rooms out there, so inspiring!
Conclusion
And there you have it!
An Ikea craft table thats perfect for any space and any budget!
And until next time….stay nifty!
