Design Esquire: In my dreams...

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

In my dreams...

I would have a craft room like Martha Stewart's . . .

All images from Martha Stewart Living

And a laundry room like this...

Image from Canadian House and Home

Anyone care to daydream with me?

39 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...: I wish I had a laundry room like that, too! That is some craft room! I worked on a house once that the second floor had a room just like that at one end ~ would have been perfect for a craft room/office.; May 25, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Stephanie Sabbe said...: me too! Sorry I didn't get back to you about lunch. We are moving this weekend, so we're running crazy. Once we get settled I will email you and we should plan a visit!

Thanks for reminding me about this space. I am getting an office the new place and forgot how much I adore this one!; May 25, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...: No doubt! I have an image of that hutch on her desk with the paper saved in my inspiration file. Parts of the room are achievable, but not many of us have that large a space to devote solely to crafting.; May 25, 2010 at 3:17 PM
LindsB said...: Tell me about it- I would die to have a craft room like hers!; May 25, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Janell @ Isabella and Max said...: If I had a craft room that complete and neat I might be afraid to get creative!!!! But I see the pull...Janell; May 25, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Lavender and Lilies said...: I love how organized everything is.; May 25, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Chic Coles said...: Me me me! I am off to daydream some more!; May 25, 2010 at 7:09 PM
bluehydrangea said...: Everything about that laundry room is perfect...perfect for me!; May 25, 2010 at 7:53 PM
sara said...: Just lovely, every little aspect of that office is just perfection. I feel like I could definitely channel my "inner Martha" in a space like that!; May 25, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Haven and Home said...: I never ever get sick of this room. I dream about it all the time!!!!; May 25, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Deliciously Organized said...: Yes, I would care to daydream with you! That craft room is amazing..; May 25, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Fran said...: Sure, I would love to daydream and would love a sun drenched laundry room like that!!; May 25, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Dayka (Life +Style) said...: oh yes, me too. i don't necessarily need all the room to craft, but lots of table and storage space for design projects and a covered screened patio to refinish my furniture! (i know i added the outdoor area on, but hey, we are daydreaming, right???) :); May 25, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Dayka (Life +Style) said...: oh yes, me too. i don't necessarily need all the room to craft, but lots of table and storage space for design projects and a covered screened patio to refinish my furniture! (i know i added the outdoor area on, but hey, we are daydreaming, right???) :); May 25, 2010 at 11:18 PM
Blueprint Bliss said...: Both are amazing. That craft room is perfection!; May 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Charlotta Ward said...: OMG yes, I know! I have seen Martha's studio before and nearly fell over. To have a floor dedicated to 'projects'.. BIG SIGH...
.. and don't get me started on that laundry.

It's just too good a dream isn't it..!

xx Charlotta; May 26, 2010 at 10:49 AM
shari @ little blue deer said...: You know, ever since I started blogging I have had the need to decorate my laundry room! Before, I was just fine with it the way it was, but now, I feel that it needs something "extra!" LOL, great spaces, how wonderful to have an entire room devoting to crafting!; May 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Emily said...: i have loved Marthat's office for what seems like forever. great inspiration and organization going on there!; May 26, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Laura@JourneyChic said...: I'd like to think that if I had a craft room (like that one) I would actually make the time to craft! And yes, that laundry room is to die for. the colors couldn't be more perfect! My husband doesn't understand my desire to improve our laundry room since no one sees it but us and the cat. :); May 26, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Tammy@InStitches said...: If I had a room like that I'm sure it wouldn't stay that organized for long !; May 26, 2010 at 11:51 AM
charm home said...: Oh yes! I would too. I would just like to have a laundry room period. Right now I have a laundry closet and the stackable washer and dryer take up the whole thing. I would even settle for a small counter. :o) -Cristi; May 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Vanessa@decor happy said...: Yes, love both! I have been in that laundry room (lottery home in Oakville,ON) and it is even more beautiful in person - rest of the home too!; May 27, 2010 at 9:32 AM
SogniSorrisi said...: I definitely dream I was that organized and efficient!; May 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM
In the Tweeds said...: That craft room kills me every time! MUST. HAVE. NOW. Perfect seagrass rug...perfect green cabinet...perfect organization...every possible craft tool imaginable...I'm in love. :) And now dreaming of a craft room of my own (sigh).; May 27, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Kim@Chattafabulous said...: I think if I had a craft room like this my projects might actually look like an adult did them!; May 27, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Cristin said...: Funny, I had the same dream last night ;-); May 28, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Living It At Home said...: Ok...I will daydream with you! It seems I do alot of that lately when it comes to my house or just homes in general. I have become quite obsessed with improving on my home but seem to just spin in circles! I love these images and of course Martha always does it the best! She was put on this planet to torture us (only kidding Martha)! I do want that craft room asap! Love the laundry room too..oh to dream!

Have a wonderful long weekend! Thanks for your sweet comments today! Go get that french lavender, it has a heavenly scent!
xojamilyn; May 28, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...: Someday when the kids are grown I have plans for the palyroom and it will be all mine :) Would love a room like this! Thanks for stopping by my blog I'm very much enjoying yours!
Have a great weekend
Kristin; May 28, 2010 at 10:22 AM
design traveller said...: Great images. Why do I like the laundry room so much? hmmm...; June 1, 2010 at 6:01 AM
paula said...: eek! me too! and I wish I had a team of people to get me to that point of organization.; June 1, 2010 at 9:12 AM
and flowers pick themselves said...: i'll daydream with you :) so wonderful!

xo Alison; June 1, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Marija said...: Love the laundry room but that craft room has me hyperventilating! That shade of green is my fave. Totally.; June 1, 2010 at 8:31 PM
The Zhush said...: May I join in this dream as well!?; June 2, 2010 at 8:38 PM
High-Heeled Foot in the door said...: Ah in my dream I would be your next door neighbor so I could borrow all of your stuff. :); June 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Annie@A View On Design said...: oh wow - MS should have it together too, but this is gorgeous!; June 7, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Laura Trevey said...: Yes, I would be in heaven with a laundry room like that!!; June 9, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Erica @ Decorica said...: Martha is crazy organized! I'm pretty sure she doesn't have a junk drawer.

That laundry room is beautiful - bright and spacious.; June 17, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Jane Taylor said...: Me too! love to have a beautiful laundry room and craft room like on those pictures. uhm.. but we need a lot of budget i think for having those things. :-(
Jane Taylor
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prashant said...: I feel like I could definitely channel my "inner Martha" in a space like that!
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