Come inside my art studio and take a tour of the basement! I know… kind of crazy that it even has a basement, but it’s a pretty incredible creative space. Watch the video below for the full tour.
Before:
When we first moved in it was a hole in the floor with a piece of plywood over the top. It was dark, scary, and looked like a place to keep the dead bodies 🙈
![](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ED48622D-838C-434A-8022-F65FF7884A1F_1_105_c.jpeg)
Scary right???
![](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5C71E4E5-02F2-4F15-A070-4DBBE8782F58_1_105_c.jpeg)
After:
During the office renovation, we added a trap door, and a ladder, sealed the walls, and added lighting! Now it serves as a place to store fabric, sew, and get MESSY.
![trapdoor to basement](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/04CB2409-7839-4BB7-9358-F4A69A5A092F_1_105_c.jpeg)
Much better!
![craft room basement](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/B1B3DA49-1534-46DC-822D-DE6E7269C849_1_105_c-1024x713.jpeg)
My husband, CJ, built this incredible pegboard for fabric and wrapping paper storage. You can see the full post about this project here.
![pegboard for fabric storage](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/D45F8479-660B-4B83-8433-EB73E5846796_1_105_c.jpeg)
Under the pegboard is my sewing desk 🙂
![craft room storage solution for fabric and wrapping paper](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/B79E0FE8-5D29-4753-A579-F121D48CB3CC_1_105_c.jpeg)
The corner of the basement is filled with water pipes and the septic system. I added giant tissue paper flowers to make it a bit prettier to look at.
![giant tissue paper flowers](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4D5F96AC-4036-4B4B-BB51-13E8A6870FD2_1_105_c.jpeg)
Wire shelves create a great storage area with room to spare.
![wire shelves for craft room storage](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/9081D138-070B-48B9-A7C2-2B3744495A1B_1_105_c-1024x685.jpeg)
This glass and metal vintage cabinet is the perfect storage solution for my empty boxes and various shipping supplies.
![Yellow vintage cabinet metal and glass](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FD92A4C4-CF14-4C30-8F3D-F92FB8C673C3_1_105_c.jpeg)
![Yellow vintage storage cabinet](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/A06F75FD-17EB-465A-883C-9E7D2EEA066A_1_105_c.jpeg)
Storage cubbies store extra fabric and many craft supplies!
![Ikea storage cubbies for craft room](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/0EC3EA1F-95ED-430D-90B1-1D1967512E0F_1_105_c.jpeg)
I added a fun mirror to the space as well 🙂
![craft room storage](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/18A4B838-FB4F-4DE8-B507-67B5BC8F8150_1_105_c.jpeg)
![Aqua painted mirror](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5B9B0734-44A2-46FF-899D-B5994E8F264A_1_105_c.jpeg)
The giant table in the center of the room is counter height so it’s perfect for cutting fabric and spreading out with larger projects.
![cutting table and craft room storage](https://tessiefay.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/24736D60-6D0B-4A68-B4FA-6BA377B536CF_1_105_c.jpeg)
Other Art Studio Posts:
- The Office/Art Studio Renovation
- Office/Art Studio Reveal
- Office Video Tour on YouTube
- Pegboard for Fabric Storage
Happy creating!
xo, Tessie
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