It started as a cold, dirty empty shell full of dust and cobwebs…
…but now with a thorough clean from top to bottom and a lick of paint, it is looking fresh and ready to work in.
There were some tubs of paint left on one of the shelves in the garage when we moved in last week, so I thought I’d make good use of them, even if it was a mish-mash of white, magnolia, brown & tea green! The brick work at the far end of the garage is quite old and some of the bricks are crumbling in between the gaps – so thats why you can still see gaps – I couldn’t paint over these bits which was a shame. I haven’t done half a job, honest!
The shelves were originally painted blue, and were full of layers of dirt and dust. Now they are sparkly clean and I painted them ‘tea green’.
The space is huge – theres still plenty of room to use as my workshop when my car is in the garage too.
Its nice to just step out into the back garden and straight into the garage side door. It also feels great being surrounded by actual walls, rather than wooden slats from my old workshop (shed). I’ll be spending today moving all of my stuff from the shed at my mums into the garage at my new house. I might even get stuck in and start making some new work once its all set up this afternoon!
Come back in a couple of days to see the garage properly set up!
New workshop looks cool. I think you will be very happy in there. It is a lovely big space. Look forward to seeing your first pieces made there!
Anita
P.S How do you manage to do so much in such a short time? Any time management tips for me would be greatly appreciated.
Looks like a great space, Charlotte! If those spaces in the bricks really annoy you not being painted, try a paint sprayer – that would get into the space without the brushing action which loosens the mortar further.
I can feel your excitement at getting all your stuff in and starting to create!
Ali x
Hi Anita,
Thanks for your comment. I really don't know how I've managed to move house and get the garage all sorted in such a short time, I've even surprised myself! Thought there would still be loads to do. But its a nice feeling knowing its all done so theres plenty of time to relax and start making new work now 🙂
Thanks Ali, thats a great idea, why didn't I think of that?
Looks good, I look forward to seeing it when you've moved in – by then you may find you want a bigger workshop.
Looks good babe….. how exciting!
Congratulations on the new house, hope your transition to the new studio goes well!
Wow so jelous, I can't even see any space in my garage, Hope you have good heating for the cold winter
Lucky you! I really wish that I had the space to have a dedicated workshop! Most of my crafting is done in the living room in front of the TV! Hehe.
I can't believe you've done it so quickly – well done! x
Very Jealous. But really pleased for you. It looks fab. I hope you can get really creative in there and turn out lots of wonderful new items. Looking forward to seeing it being used. . .
Fiona @ Christals Creations.
That looks like a great space – and so nice to have your own, dedicated space for your work. Hope you getit all set up and ready to work in soon!
Charlotte,
Congrats on the new home & your great new space! Looks lovelY!
What a great space! I just realised I haven't answered your questions yet – so sorry! If I don't do things straight away I forget altogether (my age!) Will make sure I do it this weekend, is that ok? Have a great one! x