I want to take you on a behind the scenes look at my basement art studio. If you are thinking about having a basement art studio -here are some tips for you! To learn more about my basement art studio and see pictures, keep reading!
Tips for Having a Basement Art Studio
Here are some tips for having a basement art studio and what you need to consider when planning your studio.
Store Artwork Safely
In a basement especially it can be a space that is prone to water damage or flooding. You want to consider how you will store your work to ensure it is protected. For example, You should store it off the ground on a shelf ideally in a waterproof container. If you are working with expensive art supplies or supplies that might get damaged like paper you might want to consider how you store those supplies in your basement art studio too!
Consider the Lighting
Light is very important for artists. Basements tend to be very dark, so you will want to consider where the brightest spots to work will be and possibly where to add extra lighting. In my basement art studio I am lucky to have two large windows. By those windows is where I have set up my desks to work. At the back of the studio where you first enter by the staircase it is a lot more dark and that is where I have set up storage.
Plan the Zones in Your Studio
Having a home studio can be challenging and it is easy for it to become a storage area and not a functional art studio. Before you start moving furniture it is helpful to plan where to place large items and what zones you will need in your studio. Here is a list of possible zones for you basement art studio:
Art supply storage - could be grouped in categories if you use multiple supplies
A place for messy art - could also think about different zones if you are working with different supplies
A place for cleaner art
A place to store finished art
A place to ship art if you sell art online
A place to display or photograph artwork
An office area
A place to film or record things if needed
Tour of my Basement Art Studio
Here are some photos of my basement art studio and how I have decided to set things up. I am an artist working with mixed media. I do acrylic painting, paper making, sewing, cyanotypes and some drawing. I have added some storage of final projects and a wood shop work bench for building things and completing any home renovation projects.
I hope you have found these tips and photos helpful for planning your basement art studio. Connect with me on social media by clicking on one of the icons below!