The Plan

The Flooring


The existing flooring is a composite lino often found in hospitals and schools and works great for a workshop (I even have it at home).


But adding some birch wood flooring helps define a space between the workshop and the “wee gallery” as well as adding a little class.

The Color Scheme


Paint: Purple, green, black.

Surfaces: Natural wood, black cabinets. The foundational color is a deep purple in the workshop area, accented with black that carries into the gallery portion, then a kiwi green in the office area.

The Furnishings


Although I am setting up a workspace that would normally demand a “jeweler’s bench”, I have never been fond of the traditional multi-tiered bench often found behind glass in your retail jewelers. I have always worked on a larger bench with ample room to move around. And to set up a space as a class setting for eight students I opted for one long counter-top using 12” x 15” cabinets for support which create niches for stools, and a wooden table for a soldering station.

Tip:

People often think that white walls make a space feel larger, this is not  always the case. Dark colorful walls can remove the vanishing lines in a room ultimately making it feel larger.

Display & Storage


For the gallery I chose simple glass & wrought iron cases for display to compliment the wood floor and black wall. My wearable art pieces are framed in natural wood frames that also compliment and contrast with the black wall.


With a small space, efficiency is important but storage doesn’t need to be boring. Narrow wall sheves that sport spice jars provide great storage for stones, solder and small items as well as create a visually interesting in inspiration prompting element.