A bit more color

I added a bit more color in my sewing nook. Nothing wild but because I'm having a visitor there tomorrow it just looked too hospital-y. Tell you more about the visitor later.

I told you before that our basement isn't a dungeon (although it was in a pretty bad when we moved in). There is a little mini-dungeon down there though. It's where our water pipes meet the city's. When we moved in it was covered in a rusty lid and topped with a pile of damp carpets. We cleaned it up and left it open ever since as it was hidden under a basket on wheels. This way it was still open and aired but not visible. As I changed things around there it suddenly became visible again and very much so.

Here's our solution to the problem. A simple piece of MDF drilled with lots of holes.  Martin measured and drew a grid, drilled at each intersection and then I sanded, primed and painted.

Dungeon disappeared!   

Comments

[LizKnits]

Very clever... a great hide for an eyesore!

[kiwe]

If only I could put something like that over my whole house!
Dungeon disappeared!

[LessieL]

Very very very cool. Good job.

[Martine]

The sewing area turned out very nice and I like the splashes of color you added! You must have your head filled with all the great projects you can get started on down there! Good luck and have a save trip to New York :)

[Karen]

Very clever solution. the sewing nook is looking great. Do you feel more creative in that environment?

and I love your fabric choices, so bright. Do you have a plan for the fabric?

[Helga]

I agree, this is a very clever solution.
Me and hubby share your love of the color white and MDF, although that one is newfound. Wonderful material :))

[Bodil]

Sååå fint... och smart...

[Helena]

Well done and a great solution!
Your sewing nook is each day nicer, specially now with a small touch of color!

[lindenhaus - california]

Ahhh! You are the Masters of MDF! Your sewing space looks terrific. Kudos to you!

[Kate]

So ingenious! I love the way your space is coming together - it looks wonderful.

But who is the mystery visitor?!

[Benita]

Love all your comments! Thank you!

Karen, I do feel more creative down there where it's easy access to the sewing machine. Having to bring everything out before made it harder to get going. I don't hve any particuar plans for the fabrics. A lot will be turned into pillows probably.

[maddy]

very clever and inspired!

[cottage45]

Hello. I just found your blog and I'm so glad I did. You have a lovely home and a great blog. I'll be back to visit soon.

[Malena]

Do unwanted "critters" come up from the hole?

[Benita]

Malena, we do have quite a lot of spiders downstairs but I really don't mind. In fact I make sure not too suck them up while vacuuming. I kind of like them. If there was anything slimy though I would freak out, but luckily there isn't :)