My art studio before I moved In. Areas to tackle: industrial feel, exposed ceilings, and concrete floors

When I was planning my art studio layout, a place I had dreamed of having for years, I wanted to have a plan that fueled creativity and housed my colllection of ever growing supplies in an orderly fashion (no pressure there). To say the least, I was faced with a few challenges. How do I transform the large, open, industrial studio with concrete floors, exposed ceilings, and plenty of square footage—into a multi functional creative hub? I wanted to make it cozy and functional without losing its raw character. This is how I designed a space that is warm, personal, and full of personality.

Start With a Blank Canvas

The first thing I noticed when I walked into this studio, I was intimidated by the size and the concrete floors, but I knew with the right layout it could be my dream studio. I embraced the exposed ceilings and open feel, and began layering warmth through furniture, rugs, and lighting.

Layer Rugs for Warmth & Texture

Concrete floors can feel cold and unwelcoming, but rugs instantly add warmth, dimension, and personality. I have always had a thing for rugs so I was very excited to see how the rugs I chose would go together. I started with a large rug I loved and layered smaller, geometric patterned rugs with similar colors for depth and visual interest.

Rugs from Amazon