Setting Up an Art Studio/Craft Room in an unfinished Basement // All the Things You Need to Know!

My art room isn't fancy. It's not even a room, it's an unfinished corner of my basement. This video is not meant to impress anyone, I made it to inspire you to make a space for your art wherever you can. Most of the furnishings are reclaimed or picked up as needed. It's a hodgepodge but it works well for me. I will try and find links to any of the things I mentioned below but most of the things I mentioned can be picked up inexpensively at the home improvement store like Lowes or a discount store like WalMart. Claim your space artists and crafters! *affiliate links used.

Lighting:
I use aluminum clap lights with daylight balanced CFLs or LED lights.
Clamp lights: https://amzn.to/2FnDDzS
Bulbs: https://amzn.to/2MUCYKc
*these can also be found at a hardware/department store easily

Heat:
I have a 1500w Eden Pure Infrared space heater. It provides heat in a few minutes and as you can hear in the video gives off a fan sound. An oil-filled radiator is another option but it takes longer to heat up an area so you might need to start it an hour before you begin working. I also have an oil-filled radiator but it didn't feel as warm to me as the Eden Pure. Amazon has lots of options with reviews: https://amzn.to/2SXSKHV

Storage:
9 cube units: https://amzn.to/2ZROlb6
Letter trays to store or collect project parts: https://amzn.to/2ZTxRiF

Moisture mitigation:
I don't know much about dehumidifyers but there are options with reviews here: https://amzn.to/37xRCPo

We had an interior perimeter drain done by a company that was an installer/franchise of Basement Systems. I am not affiliated with this company but here is a link: https://www.basementsystems.com/ I'll warn you it was expensive but it was worth it to be able to use our cellar. We have a one-story ranch so it basically doubled our space.

I have not used this product myself but other crafters with basement craft rooms recommend Damp Rid. It's pretty cheap so worth a try if you have musty air: https://amzn.to/2SWAmiW

Safety:
Radon test: https://amzn.to/35tVIqi *there is a mold detection test too if you are worried about that.

Fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/2MZ6zlQ

*Tip: Unplug any space heater when you are done for the day and switch off all power strips, you save electricity and know all of your lights and appliances are off.
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Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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