Studio Wing, WIP (cont.)

Gosh, it's been some time since my last post, hasn't it! The summer has been busy, and here we are into fall already. Let me give an update on my new studio wing.

The studio is finished and ready for work, minus a bit of decor/furniture, and I'm getting settled in. I'm very happy with so many things about it and, although I'm not quite ready to really dig in on a new art project, I've got several things in the queue. More on that in a bit. For now, how 'bout some pics? I've included a few before pics because the transformation is just so dramatic.

Hint: Hover over the images for descriptions.

Before: Looking down the hall and into the unfinished attic; bedroom on left.

After: Looking into new studio wing. On left, what was a bedroom is now a large closet and an open gallery/sitting area around left corner.

Just around the corner and to the left. New area, was part of bedroom, will be a gallery/sitting area. Don't ask about that yellow stair wall. It's actually not that bright and is more of a straw, but still, don't ask.

Just into the studio wing and to the right. Still working on finishing out this nice dormer window and formulating decor ideas. New closets on either side of window. Let me bore you with my closets.

Great closet to the right of window. Ceramic, misc. stuff, stained glass, substrates, saws and some tools.

From inside the closet. I just love this closet!

Inside the closet. I used parts of shelving to maximize storage along the low, angled wall.

Still inside that same closet.  Love my aluminum pegboard! 

Smaller closet to left of window. All my dishes and ceramics—my Pique closet. I was really worried I would not have room for all of this stuff, and that I would just have to get rid of it. Whew! All in one little closet. And my shop vac to boot!

Before: Looking into attic area toward single east window. That dormer window is directly to the right.

Looking into the new living area/guest room—single window now a double— of the studio wing. Decor in progress.

Inside the studio living area/guest room with back to double window, let me show you yet another closet behind the center door—an awesome closet! Studio is to the right.

This closet is the closest to the studio. I have some marble inventory in here, other stone. Also, office supplies, studio support stuff, and substrates. That angled door leads to a mechanical area.

Just inside the closet and around the right corner. There is a large duct that we did not want to try to move, so we finished out around it, giving me a little nook that is ideal for substrates and scraps. 

Inside the closet, standing in the little substrate nook.

Now heading toward the studio, kitchenette is on the right. Not sure why the walls look yellow in the pic; they are white. Still some decor finishing to do in the kitchen, but no hurry.

To left of kitchen is the studio bath. One of my projects in queue is a little backsplash. 

Before: After entering the attic and turning left, looking into the area above the garage. You can see that ductwork, in the lower left, that we finished out in the closet, giving me a nice shelf for substrates and scraps.

Looking into the studio.

Just inside the studio. Marble, stone, minerals along the wall. Tool closet in the little nook. I'm very pleased with my tool closet.

Take a closer look at my tool closet!

On the other side of the entry doors, my sink area.

Looking into my office area. I've used an old dining room table as a work table for about 20 years now. It's big and strong. And, yes, it is elevated via pavers. Don't you dare laugh. I'm working on a more attractive elevation technique, and I'm having two more work tables made, approx. 2' x 4' each. They will be the same width and height as my current table. 

Smalti along the wall. Then unglazed porcelain. Van Gogh and mirror glass on the right of the sliding door.

Vitresou glass. Millefiore and misc. glass at right, which is actually on the left of the sliding door.

Looking back at office area. That empty space is waiting for an awesome retro-modern chair with ottoman! Turquoise. Of course.

Looking back into studio from sliding door.

Current project: Over 15 years ago, I made this table top for a certain offspring, who forgot that it was made for interior use and put it outside a couple of years ago. I'm reworking and replacing the edge tiles. 

As to what's in the queue? First up is to repair a table top that I made over 15 years ago, probably more like 18 years ago. I made it for one of my kids, who shall not be named-and-shamed here, and who seemed to forget that it was an interior mosaic and put it outside a couple of years ago. I'm reworking the edge, replacing all the tiles. 

My next project will be a small backsplash for the studio bath vanity. It's a small bathroom and I don't want anything too busy or complicated. I predict it will be a rather boring project. 

After taking care of these two small tasks, I plan on spending some time finishing a few projects. It will be some time before I start something new, but I've got plenty of ideas for when I'm ready.

Okay, so that's where all things studio stand at the current time. My next and final photo shoot will probably be after the new year. By then, I hope to have furniture and decor figured out.