my studio space sucks…let's make it look better 😍 | art room declutter + organization ideas!

[@jessicacotillo4115]

I feel so validated that Dani, someone who actually makes her own furniture, also struggled assembling boxed furniture. ❤️

[@Ashley.Jennelle]

Boxed furniture is the freaking worst sometimes haha

[@julieforan3559]

Everything looks great! It’s so reassuring that even someone who has developed some serious carpentry skills can still struggle with assembling out of the box furniture. 😀

[@DIYDanie]

😞😞😞 what a stupid shelf.

[@trishpipkins]

Right??? I feel less ridiculous arguing with my ikea builds now. 🤣

[@TamarLitvot]

@@trishpipkins yep. That POS shelf makes even the cheapest ikea items look fantastic.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

@@DIYDanie 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaegardenlovetx]

Thanks for re-drawing the light switch lady, I was kind of heartbroken when she got painted over LOL ❤️❤️

[@DIYDanie]

SHE WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY STUDIO! FOREVER! haha

[@tracygarrett3952]

As long as both switches aren't down at the same time, on camera. I could never unsee it!

[@odalysmartinez1487]

I was thinking "that black wall is so dark", but that light changes everything, it looks great.... This video inspired me ... thanks

[@wendineu5315]

My favorite was the extra long pencil cup….also loved the lighting behind the peg board. I wasn’t sure until I saw it all put together and now I love it. Thanks for all the creative ideas!

[@heathertempleton9974]

That look on your face when you were standing in the reorganized space...PRICELESS! That feeling in that moment is worth all the struggles to get there! It looks great in an authentic way - like it's FUNCTIONAL and not just pretty! Great job.

[@patkern185]

Wow! No one can ever call you lazy! Very creative solutions and I love watching your videos! BTW your Batman diorama was mind blowingly amazing!

[@barbiezwicker3227]

Danie putting the wood shelf together had me in stitches, girl, I feel your pain, happens to me every time lol. Room looks great, what a difference the black wall makes, looks fantastic!

[@DIYDanie]

Such a difference! Man, the struggle was real in this one.... WOWZA

[@blackcatproductions3]

I was making my coffee this morning and suddenly got excited when I remembered that it's DIY Danie Saturday. Then I had a moment where I secretly wished for a room makeover and the first one that came to mind was your creative space because that's my favorite room. Well, imagine my surprise, YES! First of all, it looks amazing. I'm not one to make suggestions on videos (sometimes they can come off as obnoxious) but here's my idea, I think maybe those shelves in the corner (the corner unit and the new one you just built) need more shelves. The shelves that are there now are SO far apart, causing you to stack cans and things to be buried and unseen. What do you think? This may not even be doable, but I thought I would mention it. 🧡🧡🧡

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

I was thinking the same thing 👍

[@TamarLitvot]

Maybe something like a wire rack like people have in kitchen cabinets?

[@deborahmatatall]

It looks amazing for 60%! It’s my 120%. Note to self: Never buy a shelving unit that Dani has to struggle with! I love the cubbies and the lights around the pegboard. You worked REALLY hard!🌸

[@DIYDanie]

Might have been easier with a buddy haha but DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT PRODUCT.

[@NdnUrbanCat]

That s for sure!!!

[@iwonaluberda2133]

Probably might have been easier to build it by yourself from scratch...

[@crystalroberts7799]

Oooooooo yeah that black wall with the blue light is a WHOLE MOOD. Love how you're able to make a space pretty even when it's supposed to be functional.

[@roxiepoe9586]

I recently did a major re-organize/re-use of my work space and found brand new, unopened boxes of things that I had forgotten. I think I found enough stuff to pay for the stuff I bought to build the re-do. :) Really get it! Thanks.

[@TamarLitvot]

Going through our clutter before our move, I found many unopened packages of colored and black pens (the good kind). I’ll never need to buy any again!

[@dawnliphard9591]

I absolutely love the 60% refresh. I would kill for a space like that even with the wonkyness 😆

[@javabeanstudio]

Love the super long caddy!! I put up a shelf a couple of months ago exclusively for my 6 caddies of supplies, and the amount that it's improved the overall organization is amazing! My caddies always ended up everywhere, or gathered together in an ugly lump, and having them elevated in a nice even row really helps.

[@lindamilligan3622]

Great refresh! Had ti laugh at your new step stool-parents had similar one and it served well for many years

[@TamarLitvot]

Definitely something from another era. Sadly, it went out of style despite its utility.

[@jenknox2478]

The shelf assembly montage was the best🤣 I laughed so hard🙌🏻

[@TamarLitvot]

And didn’t it feel so very familiar? We’ve all had that kind of experience.

[@GodessSiri]

You're lucky to have that stool. When I was growing up in the 80s in New Zealand everyone had them (and had had them for many years) and then they all seemed to disappear in the last few decades. Now people are finding them and re-covering the seats and they've become a vintage goal item.

[@tigerlilytarot2402]

I grew up in the 70’s; my grandmother had one covered in red leather. I thought it was the coolest thing, haven’t thot of it in YEARS

[@BaskEtcAse1970]

Not gonna lie…your utility shelf build had me in stitches! 🤣 The room looks lovely and ready for some new DIYing!

[@DIYDanie]

YEAH IT IS! That shelf...we don't talk about that shelf anymore.

[@mellissarondinelli9682]

i'm cracking up at the shelf build. It is totally how I would have struggled with putting it together. Wood skills and organization ... best video ever.

[@DIYDanie]

omg worst build EVER. WHO MAKES THE SCREW A HEX BOLT?! WHO!?

[@STAYGROOVY777]

I have been waiting for my day off to watch this video since it was posted on Patreon. Yay it’s finally here!!! If I could thumbs up this video a bunch of times I would.

[@DinSF]

Nice update and reorganization. Just a thought- paint the inside of the cubby unit white that way you can see inside what items you put inside of the black cubby unit on the work table

[@julieaylward6178]

I swear that you are one of the angels tasked with getting us through these difficult times.

[@CarlCSmith]

Yes 🙌🏽 🔨👏🏽 I’m living for that wide shot 🥰❤️ I will die happy & content now that door finally!! Has trim 🔨😉👍🏽

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Ohhh, Danie! Thank you so much for including the build bloopers!

[@01arron]

I’ve got to say. I love what you have achieved, and I’m so so glad you put the lady back on the wall 😜

[@lofin5527]

My grandparents had a stool like the one you got and I hadn’t thought about it for years! Thank you for bringing back fond memories!

[@jadamood]

Danie never fails to Wow us with her DIYs. Her spaces are functional and fun. Really inspires me to get stuck in, in utility closet.

[@madelinesmith6306]

I love your humor! You are a highlight to my week. I love everything you do!

[@Twintertainment]

Dani thank you for posting! Thank you for your honesty. Did anyone else tear up when she said she wanted to do better for us??

[@susanderderian5073]

Nothing feels better than getting organized even if it only lasts a short time (for me that is) LOL! Love it!

[@kathrynmccarthy]

Love the new backdrop! It looks so cohesive and fresh. I especially love this video because it's all about art room organization and I'm with you at the 60% finished. I feel like I'm constantly searching for ways to make my little craft nook more functional and organized. This has given me a lot of inspiration for my own space. Thanks Danie! 💕💕

[@MeganBecnel]

I wasn't expecting this video this morning. I need the inspiration to do the same for mine today

[@DIYDanie]

I hope it gives you the push! I'm so glad I got mine sorted! WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

[@linjaysha]

Looks fabulous! When I saw you paint over the light switch lady I was like "Nooooooo!" Then I was so happy when you drew her back in at the end! ❤💋 That shelf building montage was hilarious! If you struggled with it so much how would us ordinary mortals even have a chance of getting it together.😂 Cutting it down to fit with the IKEA unit was genius!👍🏾

[@teresabell1014]

That looks great ! My work space is always evolving, and I have to realize what's working and what's not. Change is good. Always appreciate your channel 🙂

[@janetd4862]

You are one of the few KZbin channels I follow that has practicality behind your designs. I thank you for that! Love the black wall and the extra (organized!) storage. I felt your pain with the thin drywall and no studs. Keep on creating!

[@thepeachyhomeco.472]

Loled hard at “A week later I’m going through this and I’m like ohhhh I did have that color of stain” 😂😂 what sorcery is this stool?! So functional, SO COOL. At first I was like aw bye light switch lady lol I was so happy you drew her back on. It all turned out stellar! Love the black wall and Your cubby ideas are GENIUS. Sorry for the novel of a comment, so excited had to get it all in lol 😆😂

[@DIYDanie]

That dark walnut that was at the bottom of the Barrel... I scraped it to get that shelf stained then found another FULL CAN while sorting the stains onto the shelf 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@thepeachyhomeco.472]

@@DIYDanie 😂😂 stains and paints are the darn hardest things to organize and KEEP organized too, you crushed it!!

[@jemma50]

@@DIYDanie LOL!!!

[@TamarLitvot]

@@DIYDanie we just moved from our home of 44 years, full of the detritus of being cluttered people raising children and their dogs. I can’t tell you how many things I found that were duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates (?) of stuff I already had. Sometimes the originals were brand new (just found a brand new oinking pig I bought years ago for our now elderly dog) and unused because I had forgotten I had them. Organizing so you can see what you have makes perfect sense. I’m going to try to do better in our new home which is much smaller so I won’t have anywhere to put unnecessary repeats.

[@laurenmarshall9347]

My fave way to spend my Saturday morning!

[@DIYDanie]

Thanks for the social share xx

[@carlafriesen8501]

I would watch anything you post that makes you this excited 😊

[@CecilieSHoejberg]

Love this refresh. So good! I'm really digging the long cubby. That's so smart.

[@DIYDanie]

it's been the BEST THING EVER. ALREADY!

[@CecilieSHoejberg]

@@DIYDanie I'm definitely saving that in my inspo-bank for when I get a workshop/office space 😍

[@jessicacotillo4115]

When Dani says “our spray paint” ❤️❤️❤️❤️😂

[@janetboette7013]

Favorite part is refreshed backdrop and cubbies! Some times my DIY is just going through my supplies! I have a scrapbox unit that I just LOVE! Have a great week and keep on being a creative geek🤣

[@ModernDIYer]

That looks epic!!! The backdrop 😍😍😍 totally killed it. And that hug to yourself at the end! I know that feeling. PRICELESS ❣️ you totally inspired me

[@DIYDanie]

Thanks girl! It was nice to get this room to a level of "acceptable standards" haha - what a struggle!

[@jenniferbarlow1782]

It's amazing how these types of projects can improve our mood and productivity so much! Way to tackle it!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

I just rehung 2 pieces of pegboard in my utility room. I'm jealous of yours with the beautiful art on it. I "might" have to contemplate taking mine up a notch. 🤔 😉

[@lindawilliams6068]

Happy Saturday to me. Thanks, Dani, for the constant fun and informative videos every week. And to those who don't like clutter...oh well. I have 2 identical signs given to me from two very special people in my life(1 for my small sewing room and 1 for the repurposed craft table full of drawers in the basement for the rest of the non-sewing crafts I like to dabble in). It simply states..."creative minds are seldom tidy".....that says it all and gives permission to be messy at all the creative moments in my life in those two very special spaces in my home. Thanks Dani

[@sondragilbert894]

Love that you admitted to the room being your 60%, gives me the ok for my 25% in some room makeoves. Your 60% was amazing.

[@deidrecrawford4208]

That black wall...fabulous. Love how the paint can lids look as well. So cohesive.

[@lynnnovak889]

Wonderful! I always feel that reorg/updating is necessary as we evolve. Plus it inspires us as we get to touch everything we have. Great job Danie!

[@WhiteRavenBookRook]

Wow I can see by the comments that you inspire so many people and I love to watch your channel I remember when I was a little younger I wanted so much to be able to do carpenter work but girls didn't do that oh thank the Lord the world is changing... And thank you for showing us that it can be done!! I'm very happy that you now have a space that you deserve...

[@judith4158]

You must have the most creative, artistic work room ever. Not sure why but I laughed so much when you tore that shelving unit apart after so much work putting it together the first time. Love you!

[@CallMeHabi]

Despite the 'hiccup' with the shelf situation, the end result looks great! Now I don't think I have enough of a reason to procrastinate on my own space refresh-cleanup-builds 😬

[@DIYDanie]

GET TO IT! YOU GOT THIS!

[@sparkysheep]

I think the lighting around the pegboard was an EXCELLENT decision! I was worried that black trim on a black wall on a black background would make it look too blended together but the lights really help add some definition to it without looking *harsh* like a white or brightly colored trim piece might have. Also that full length pencil cup? Genius, love it, wish I had one!!! Also also it is SO VALIDATING that even someone that can build some frankly pretty complex and amazing things struggles with crappy Pre-boxed furniture!!

[@SamanthaJoe]

I really love the cubby build for all the odds and ends on the peg board. The black wall and lights makes your background look so good!!!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Love the black paint with the DIY in Progress sign. And, the lights and long cubby box. Excellent.

[@ima40schic]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles putting together out of the box stuff, thanks for not editing that and keeping it real~! :)

[@a.r11384]

Love the stained shelf and counter and the cubbies. One thing I would have done differently though would be to organize the stains and spray paints by colour

[@m.maclellan7147]

I was thinking of this. I save the small boxes that clementine come in. Have a label on the front and sort by "Red, brown, black, etc." Easier to move a small box with 4 stains in it then each single can !

[@astzfat3319]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE IT! Joyful, fun, functional transformation!!! ❤❤❤

[@missleeharrison13]

I looove this. The mural looks sooo much better now. Love the led lights. Also your positivity in this video is infectious. Even when struggling with that shelf build.

[@kristenschwartzman3121]

It looks amazing as always. I loved how you adjusted when things didn't work out and you found new solution. I look forward to Saturday mornings with you and my coffee.

[@hannahl8164]

I love your videos so much. Your energy is just so great and it is a lot of fun to watch you figure stuff out. My fave organisation hack for my adhd brain is to use very shallow storage for certain things. Like for the stains you could use a shelf that only fits one can in terms of depth so you can see everything all the time. But the shelf you have is great if it works for you.

[@littlepixieme1]

I would definitely recommend she have some sort of tiered storage in there to see them better! Maybe writing in sharpie along the tops what the color is or something

[@astzfat3319]

Interesting...I thought the same. I am also concerned about stains/paints etc being by door - heat from outside.

[@iceangel1701d]

I'm just getting through the intro and I'm laughing my A-- off!! Who ever edits your videos...give 'em a raise (: TOOOOOO funny! OH! Just for the record your "messy art room" is WAY better than mine! When you work in muli-media it's truly hard to keep all the "crap" you need on hand for, ??? what ever is next coming out your brain, organized. I can totally relate!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Same! I do sculpture.

[@debbiemoreton2372]

I love Dani Saturdays! Great way to kick off the weekend!

[@VintageAndPainted]

This video!!!! It's just what I need, thanks for sharing....also you are hilarious!

[@pama.6410]

Congrats on getting some major issues resolved! Love the stain color you chose. Looks great with the black. Love the extra long cubby. Love how easy it will be to find the spray paint you want. Laughed out loud at you putting together that shelf. Couldn't believe after the trouble you went through you dared cut it and reassemble it! Evidently it left no permanent scarring on your psyche. Happy for you that your trim is finished!!! Enjoy the space.

[@chel_hamelin]

Looks great! I think this is a very realistic space. I like that you have things out in the open and not all hid behind closed doors

[@judyfenske1429]

Danie, you gave me giggles. Knowing how well you build, the non working boards that you play goofed made fun for me. Thanks.

[@amandah82]

I love watching your videos so so much. Every week you just completely kick a$$ struggles and all. It actually makes me proud watching you fix everything and make it beautiful time after time. You are one of my favorite KZbin creators for a reason. You are the just the coolest.

[@sabriciastrandhagen7099]

Your craft room looks great! Love your 60%"100%"!

[@houseonahill4893]

It looks great! Love the lights around the peg board.

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I like the trim/lights around the peg board. On the black wall loos fabulous. I feel better now about how hard a time I have putting shelves together.

[@samanthagoodwitchcandleco.2824]

So weird! I did a mini last week and then your video posted... last night I finished paint my new office black and this video came out. TALK ABOUT SOUL SISTERS! HAHA 😄 YOUR THE BEST DANI!

[@TBYRDLEW]

Everything looks so much cleaner! Love the wide angle. Excited for more content with the freshened back drop !

[@dennisehileman7592]

Haha I am still enjoying the pic of your old stool 😂 girl you did a fantastic job! Ugh I'm trying to figure my space out blah

[@stellamantikou4978]

As your friend you haven't met yet, I have to say, the sideways D is cool. But I can understand that your new artroom comes closer to your awesomeness now.

[@DIYDanie]

😂 Thank you friend xx

[@mindi.m]

I love the black wall - it changes the whole space. The lights 😍 The long cubby thing is a dream! I would have never lasted as long as you did building that shelf! 😡🦆

[@ficjeanne]

The cubby organizer is brilliant!! Serious inspo for updating my outdated organization “system” (which is just a bunch of old metal cans wrapped in paper). Love the backdrop lighting too! 💙

[@BrookeKittell]

Yaaaasss for black craft space walls! I painted my section of my dad's workshop black and love it!

[@flamingoliz]

The wall looks great black, and I love the mini cubbies and your new stool. This refresh is great.

[@knoptop]

Creative spray paint shelf setup! You get to enjoy all the colors in between projects!

[@deborahoneill5302]

Fabulous make-over! You worked so hard and always do. So worth it to see you so happy. Yes to refinishing the work table, to bring it all together. Well done!

[@Ashley.Jennelle]

That laughter while building the new shelving unit. Oh boy did that hit home; I laugh so that I don't *completely* lose it haha!

[@lindycasey]

So many useful ideas and inspirations! I especially love the organizer on your workbench and the spray paint organizer. Plus seeing how simply that frustrating shelf unit is built has given me ideas.... 😉 Thank you!

[@BeccaDoesStuffYT]

Yes, I did say stain! 😃The space looks great. The black wall really did make your beautiful pegboard look so much better in the space. Love it

[@Wyldyflower]

The black looks soooooo goooooddd and i love the lights. It looks so nice now maybe it will help with that creative flow. A little better space for inspo. 🖤🖤

[@DIYDanie]

100% it will be better for the creative FLOWWWW

[@herekittykittykitty475]

My fav was the struggle to build the shelf unit. I consider you way more experienced in construction than me yet oddly that made us sisters ha!

[@moda78z]

Dani, it looks great! I love it! BUT I won’t be able to sleep tonight knowing that you only painted half the ceiling 🤣😂❤️

[@NeverLiveToRegret]

I can't believe what I just saw: you struggling with a shelf? Girl, I've been watching you for quite some years now and you have built amazing things from scratch. We're only human although you're pretty much a DIY goddess! Love your work!

[@helencollicutt423]

Plasterboard butterfly fixings might be better than normal plugs on your hollow wall. Love the black wall 😍 especially with the walnut accents!

[@theresasestina601]

Whoa! Crazy functional transformation! I want one! The space to close the door on crafting at the end of the day is a dream! It would be nice to free up the dining room table and the kitchen counters!❤️❤️❤️it!

[@ria2461]

Hi Dani, Just to let you know that I watch your video every saturday, that's how I start my day.. You are so .. creative ... love ya

[@ruthcarter8895]

Yeah, this is what we hope for. I need to do the same in my shop! (ugh.)

[@DIYDanie]

may this video be the motivation you needed!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

I never knew the space was in disarray, but it does look so nice and organized now. I need you to come to my house and help me with my craft room!!! ♥️✌🏼

[@lovingmayberry307]

Great job, D! I especially love the horizonal spray paint can idea! 💙

[@susannaknobloch4601]

This looks much better and much more functional now, great job! Thank you for sharing also the set backs during the process and how you solved the problems which ocurred. So realistic and so helpful! 😀👍

[@alisonnicholson8060]

Yes, I want to tackle my home office/spare bedroom/ reading nook and where paperwork goes to die!!!! Now what do I do? You are inspiring and the creative space is a continued work in progress fulfilling your ever changing need.

[@chantellescrutton8266]

This is SO satisfying! A few achievable changes with such a beautiful result - it's inspiring! 😊

[@stefflcus]

The synergy between you and editing (hi, Dan!) makes this the most delightful yt channel I watch even if I don't love the content and, listen, I ALWAYS LOVE THE CONTENT. But also always blown away by the editing and the sound and the little touches you leave for the editor to play with! [HAND GOES HERE] Yay Danie!

[@Liza03V]

I love your happiness and joy! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤You totaly deserve a huge studio.

[@augustineschaefer5522]

Your spring cleaning refresh is spot on!

[@janematthews9210]

Rainbow the spray paint to match the paint color board on the others side! Love the black walls!