Many a crafter covets the project table, whether it's from Pottery Barn, Pier 1, Target, Grandin Road and so-on. I'm one of those crafters. Given all the changes my space has undertaken lately, I had to keep my budget at a reasonable level. And after a lot of thought, research and opinions from friends, I decided on a cafe' style table as my project table or what I'd like to call my "Island of Love". I say "Love" because most of what I craft when it comes to scrapbooking are of people I "Love". And the cards I make are for people I "Love".
Another reason I chose a cafe' style table is because I wanted it to provide an open feel to my space. The first glimpse you see in this room as you walk in is the table. Having extra storage that most project tables offer would be nice but I feel I am gaining enough storage space from the bookcases (from Ikea and Pottery Barn).
I still love the project tables though. And I have friends who have them in their space who are very happy. Let me share with you other options for a project table aka Island of Love, for your consideration in the event you are shopping around for one.
My friend, Paula, uses a commercial-type stainless steel work table and loves it. I found one similar to hers on Costco's website and it is very reasonable in price. And it would be perfect for a garage or even a laundry room (oh how I dream of a laundry room large enough to accommodate a table to fold clothes).
If you've seen the book the Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker, you will have seen Renee Pearson's space. She utilizes 2 bookcases and a butcher block countertop (from Ikea) as her project table.
Have you seen Heather Bailey's space? She has a lovely piece of furniture as an island in her room.
There are various styles and types of kitchen islands available that could be used as project tables. One thing to be aware of is knee space. If you plan to sit at your project table, you want to have room for your knees.
My best friend purchased a cafe' table with a leaf from Target (Carlyle Counter-Height Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf). If I had not already purchased my table from Ikea, this would have been the table I'd purchase. The idea of expanding the table appeals to me. It gives you options....go small or go big. Less workspace or more workspace. Definitely a win-win situation.
If you decide to go the table route, check out Home Decorator's pub tables. They have a nice selection as does Overstock.com.
One of my favorite things about my updated space is having options when it comes to workspace. If I feel like standing while crafting, I have the cafe' table. And if I feel like sitting, there's the trestle desk. Also, if I make a mess at one workspace, I have the other to move to.
It's the best of both worlds. :)
Hope your weekend is going well.
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