When planning to convert a room into an art studio, choose a room with the best view and with windows that will let in lots of sunlight. Select pieces of furniture with relevant functionality.

Choosing a Room

Artists are known to be more productive when working in a space they can call their own. Not just a space per se, but one that will allow them to think creatively and meaningfully.

Most artists are inclined to stay within the confines of their rooms for hours, or even days; often unwilling to leave until they get to see, or have an idea of what they are about to accomplish. In order to optimize whatever free time they have, artists adopt different ways of freeing themselves from distractions.

Converting a room into an artist studio must therefore take into consideration the habits of the person needing that room. If he or she spends most of the day inside the studio, choose a room with big, if not plenty of windows. A room that allows ample sunlight to come in, creates a natural sunny effect. If creative work has to be done at night on wards, windows must be properly insulated to make sure cold air will not leak in.

Most importantly, choose a room that can provide space in which to arrange functional furniture and other appurtenances.

Common Functional Furniture to Install or Set-Up in an Artist’s Studio

Shop around for pieces of furniture that have great functionality. Choose those that allow organizing, storing and locating with ease. Most artists are not keen on devoting time to declutter and tidy up their work area. Yet if someone does it for them, they get upset once they cannot find a particular tool or implement, even when they left it lying around somewhere.

Basic furniture pieces include work desks, stools, taboret, multi-level cabinets, open-shelvings, lamps and if applicable, drawing table or easel. Modern furniture makers now produce work tables with easel attachments, or convertible into drafting tables.

Although seemingly cost-efficient and suitable for small spaces, some prefer to have a separate easel, or drafting table. That way, they do not have to clear out their working table, whilst keeping relevant materials visible and on hand, as well as safe from spillage. Multi-drawer cabinets with divisions that vary in sizes, are practical storage solutions for artists that make use of different materials and various implements.

A functional furniture may also refer to appurtenances that will let an artist engage in physical activity, or lounge comfortably while processing creative thoughts.

A stationary bike and/or a treadmill are excellent additions to an artist studio; posing as effective exercise equipment. During moments of contemplation or calls for a much-needed break, an artist will find great relaxation on a lounging sofa. A modern alternative is a therapy bean bag chair. This type of furniture, if filled with the best bean bag filler, can provide good back support.