The reorganization Bug has bitten me!!
 

I sat down recently to FMQ a baby quilt and determined that my table set up was all wrong for the task. I was fighting the quilt and the short table and so I moved a few things around. Well... that has led to discussions with DH to re-organize my sewing space (which is approximately 9x20 part of my laundry room downstairs). I am going to post photos of the before and after so you will get to see the changes. I am excited as the room has never been messier and more cluttered than it is right now, and I can see the clean, tidy finished product so well in my head I am craving it like chocolate! :D

So... my question is: while I am in the midst of moving the room around, should I go ahead and paint? I have some fairly dingy off-white walls (think utility room) and they are patchy and full of holes that could be spackled and made much prettier. Opinions please, do you think it is worth it to take this extra step??

I would paint it an ispiring color, like yellow....brightens your day every time you go in there!! Have fun setting it all back up!

Oh yes, spackle and paint. Get the full meal deal!

A nice goldie yellow is warm and inviting.

yes no time like the present! and with new paint you will be inspired! :)

Of course you should paint it - after all, you're worth it, right?!?!

Here's your chance to make the space bright and cheery! And even if you only paint it white, think of how clean it will look. Of course, you might need to add some beautiful wall hangings or organizational items on those walls. No matter what color, you will feel to inspired!

It is now or never , once you move everything back into place you won't want to move it again to paint. Now would be a good time to add more lights, more plugins, and anything else you think you need to add. Go for it and have fun!!!

Ditto to all the other replies, paint it a cheerful color, and then you will really enjoy quilting!!

I should quantify my post by saying that we are trying to do a no-cost remodel. Of course, if I paint, that will add a nominal cost that I can afford (and sounds like I should just go for it and do!) but I don't have any $ for furniture, new floors, etc. So in my limited case, we are talking moving some new storage shelves in from another room and rearranging quite a bit of shelving that is attached to the walls. So thanks for helping me make up my mind - I WILL paint! ;D

And I will also begin squirreling away any leftover grocery money to pay for flooring and future remodels of a grander nature!

Just new paint makes everything change and smell new and etc. Go for it.

Even if you don't have a budget for new flooring, furniture or whatever, it is still satisfying and rewarding to reorganize. It gives you a breath of fresh air. Enjoy!

YES YES YES paint... I agree with the yellow, it will make your lil getaway area bright and cheery...

Floor and furniture can wait... Who knows you may find something good at Goodwill for housing/storing fabric- so peek in there from time to time. I recall a post where a member got a Koala Table for $7 !!!!!

Looking forward to before and after pics..

Maybe you can find some mistake paint at your big box store that you like to save on the cost of painting. but for sure paint while you are rearranging.
Maybe you could make a quilt and exchange it for flooring.

Yes Paint it will make you feel like a brand new room!!
hugs
quiltinmama

Take a peek into the "oops" paints at Home Depot. If you are lucky you might find something you really like at a much reduced price.

Definately paint. It will make it really feel like a brand new space.

I would definitely paint. There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to freshen up any room. Then I'd hang some of my quilts up to give the room some character. It's a lot of work to redo/rearrange a sewing area but the end results are well worth the time and effort. Can't wait to see your pictures.

No, you should not paint... YOUR HUBBY SHOULD!!!!

I would add a quick suggestion for your quick remodel- find the time to hang shelves or a design wall or something else that says "this is my new space". For me, it was some really inexpensive wood slats that I did in a wide repeating X pattern- it allows me to hang quilt blocks on them (or my pattern that I am working on, or finished projects) with just a tack. The quilt squares that are up there currently are all from an exchange block of the month, and easily allow me to tell the next person what colors I need to tie them all together for the finished quilt(s) when I get enough of them. I had to have all my stuff pulled away from the wall when I hung them, so there's the thought to take the time to make the most of your reorganization.

Add my vote to the "paint!" column. You will be dissatisfied if you move in all the new, well-organized things and have to look at the old, patched walls. Then (and this is experience speaking,) you will dismantle everything and paint so the whole room looks great. Save youself the extra step and paint while it's empty anyway.

I would DEFINITELY paint it now because you will be sorry once you have it all reorganized & pretty!!
I know (been there done that!!) ;)
Believe me......paint!!!

I asked myself the same question when I got ready to reorganize. To paint or not to paint. The walls were not that bad, I did not think anyway, until I really looked at them. Yes, they could use a repaint but it really was not that bad. I decided to not paint. I started to move things around and I thought..."Yes, paint!" I ran out right then to buy paint. By the time husband got home, I had a good start. Soooo glad I did it. now I am in the next step of my redo. So so happy that I choose to paint. It only set me back a day and a half but made me feel tons better. I even finished two BIG projects inbetween the first reorganization and now the second phase. OF course with two projects (did I mention they were big projects? and totally complete?...that complete part seldom happens) left a mess behind that DH does not understand. So now I am in clean up mode again to get ready for the next step.
Good luck and have fun. It sure is MUCH more fun to sew in a bright and cheery room...and a bit more organized too. It is energizing. Did I mention TWO big projects DONE????? Did I mention SELDOM happens?????

What kind of floors do you have? If concrete you could paint them like a rug using paint for garage floors. Make a quilt on your floors! But definitely paint walls.

Yes, paint your favorite color and enjoy your sewing area! Can't wait for your photos!

Get friendly with the Home Repair Places
1. Buy the "oops" paint
2. Get the long metal bars with multiple outlets for dh to mount in handy locations
3. Carpet stores have roll ends (that's how a family member's utility room got 4 different patterns of vinyl floor which meets in the center like the 4 corners area
4. A damaged kitchen or bath cabinet and or surface...makes a great sewing table or cabinet.

Absolutely, paint away. Don't fight that idea.

You bet!! If you are going to go through all the work of re-arranging, etc. you might as well spackle and paint - give it a full-face lift. You'll be glad you did.

Yes, paint, a wonderful happy color. Get it all done at the same time. Cuz, later you'll wonder why in the world didnt I paint when stuff was in middle of floor. The bug had me last month. Took me all month to re do thread wall, and
destash, and rearrange. I am a happier sewer now. You will love your new space. Can't wait to see pics.

Paint always makes the world of a difference

my 2 cents worth - paint, clean room, clean slate happy sewing! Don't forget pics!

Colorful paint will make a better environment for your quilting. Furniture can come later as you are able.

I agree with everyone else about painting now while you have everything out of the way. As for storage, go to www.freecycle.org to see if there is one in your area. If there is, you can check this site for items people are giving away.

I would paint. It is hard to find the right time to do it and move things, so you are moving stuff around anyway, paint!

yes paint, have it clean and fresh for your creative juices to flow.

Absolutely get it the way you want now...

Painting is a wise choice at this point. I moved first and then wanted to decide what color to paint and lighting after everything was in its new place. Double work. You have to literally start all over! It might take you a day or two longer but it's worth it. Congrats on your new space!

I would definitely paint it a nice soothing/inspiring color, yellow is a great color. I would put some pretty shelves up with books/plants whatever. I would make sure there were some really neat curtains and a nice rug. I think we deserve a really pretty place when we quilt as we spend so much time there. My opinion only.