Spoiler alert: lots of creative storage solutions ahead.
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Theres this common misconception that you need a separate room to create a hobby space.
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But the organizing whizzes we spoke to couldnt disagree more.
Or, maybe you have an extra closet that is nothing but a catch-all for junk.
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Invest in Multifunctional Furniture
Nothing beats multifunctional furniture, especially when youre tight on space.
There are tons of other multifunctional pieces besides tables, too.
For example, a storage ottoman or bench to house your hobby accessories and serve as seating when needed.
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You dont have to look farjust turn to your walls.
Walls are often underutilized in homes, Aiello says.
As a result, she recommends shelves, pegboards, over-the-door racks, andhanging organizersto store your supplies vertically.
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It can also be a decorative basket you keep in a corner.
Saltman seconded this idea and swore by a storage cart with wheels.
They allow for more specific organizing, stack well to maximize space, and fit onto all shelves.
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Another one of her suggestions: scrapbook containers for storing all sorts of crafting supplies.
They have a slim profile and stack wellbecause the key to maximizing storage is stackability, Flynn tells us.
Most importantly, invest in sturdier bins with latch clasps.
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Hobby supplies can be heavy, and high-quality plastic holds up well over time, she says.
I once spilled red paint all over the floor because of a cheap, flimsy bin!
The latch clasps ensure that the items stay in the bins.
On that note, unleash your creativity!
Purging like this will show you exactly what you haveand dictate your organizing tools.
Youll also likely accumulate things you no longer use or need over time.
Who wouldnt want an organized and manageable space to work on their hobbies?
