Love this! I thought you could make the windows white on the studio side and dark on the office side…. Best of both worlds. I’m so excited about this space for you! ❤❤❤
When designing your stair landing, remember what you are going to be carrying up and down the stairs. Make sure to allow room for your future plans carrying things up and down the stairs.
I came back to say this. I have many years of experience moving things in and out of spaces where they were either designed with no thought of moving things in/out or the buildings are old and have been renovated into uselessness over the years. Although if you do the tiny triangle design it could be part of the exercise routine. Go up the stairs to open the door then come down and pick up the things and back up the stairs and repeat multiple times daily. No need to do leg day at the gym. 🙂
I'm watching on my TV and pulled the video up on my phone to comment this exact thing! I'm not sure if a door would accommodate any larger pieces going up and down the stairs. My vote would be to put in a nice banister as part of the welding project she's planning, put in an antique buffet for a coffee station in front of it, and maybe some tiered shelving (I'm picturing those MCM room divider shelves).
Architect here! Leaving a triangle wedge before the door is actually quite dangerous & does not meet building code requirements. Leave 3-4 feet clear from the top step and then place your door. Or have no door there at all.
Great ideas, Danie. I agree with the comment about the door and wondered why you're putting a door there. It would look awesome open concept. And I vote a full wall of windows. 😊
Things to consider… or that I would… 1. You don’t want your coffee station getting full of dust so might be better in the office. 2. You probably don’t want to be leaning over cabinets to write on the whiteboard. 3. You’re more likely to put things away the more convenient it is. Putting the storage room door on the other wall (where you wanted the couch) would be more convenient in my opinion. Unless you plan on using the things in the storage room in your office. 4. The more you add on the stairs, the more likely you are to knock stuff down when carrying things
Plus if the storage room opens to the studio you could then line the whole wall with tall shelves. The only problem would be that you probably wouldn’t be able to make it a pocket door.
So true, and if she needs a white board it might be a good idea to do one of the cream colored ones so it doesn't strain her eyes as much. The clear and white ones really strain the eyes over time.
As a short person, I totally agree that putting a cabinet in front of the white board would mean you could only reach about half of the board. Why not make the whole wall a white board? That way, when projects expand, you'd have plenty of room to capture the changes.
Ok, I just gotta say this would be a super cool collab with Alexandra! And since you’ve made some amazing projects for her space, Graham could build something for your space!! I just love it when your two amazing brains get together...
@DIYdanie yes please! I found you through Alexandra and you guys would just have so much fun! Grahame and Dave would be such an asset in your construction too.
As far as the landing at the top of the stairs, make the landing as large as possible. Think about having an armload of supplies and the room you will need to maneuver to open the door. Thanks for including us in your brainstorming session. Whatever you do will be incredible, and I can’t wait to see it come to life! 💛
I was thinking the same thing. Even to the point of having no door. Doors are obstacles to full arms and the framing decreases the size of the opening soooo much.
I would consider not walling off completely the area by the stairs. That way bigger objects can just be hoisted over it. Also full window sliding door separating office to let the side dormer window light come into your office as well and definitely put coffee bar area into your office area next to the window. You could have a built in fridge under for food as well and a window bench seat storage combo for in front of the window. Can't wait to see the finished room.
I would suggest you use the industrial window for the upper part of the diagonal wall above the stairs too. You will give yourself better light going up and down the stairs for safety. You can still add shelves too there.
Wow, you could use glass film to get a stained-glass effect to give yourself the creative wonderland entrance to the studio with the cool light you create for the stairwell.
DIY the circular window but as a light! That way you cover fun lighting but you also have something that's removable if you outgrow it in the future. And you can move it around too so if you wanna change your space design that's an option!
Nerd Forge made a window like this where there isn't a window! She has a monitor behind it to look like an outside view with nature & movement (like wind blowing tree branches & clouds! Looks Great & changeable incase her likes change in the future.
That's one thing that a lot of DIY videos don't spend too much time on--the process of brainstorming. I appreciate you just having a whole video devoted to just.. thinking things through and letting folks participate in that. 🥰 I work in software, and I see all the time that people come to me with wants. Often, what they ask me for directly is not actually what they need in order to accomplish the task. What you really need to do is to ask yourself, what do you already do, and how can we best serve that need? For storage, you want to keep the materials close to where it will be used. To know that, you need to figure out where you want to put certain tools/workstations. For the "landing area" for the stairs, you should really consider what you'll be doing--you'll probably have heavy items and lumber constantly coming up and down those stairs. You don't want a teensy landing area frustrating that's too small and could be potentially dangerous! That considered... pulley system outside one of the windows? 😅
In your cupboard non-locker storage... For the bottom, group like things together and have it stored on a cart so it can roll out to your worktable. Then you are not moving them back and forth or make sure the cupboards have power in them so that you can work right from there.
Just a suggestion for the entryway...keep in mind the opening and keeping whatever design you go with to be open enough so when/if you do bring new things up (or out of) the space that you've got the room to maneuver. So that whatever it is, you don't have to take it apart in order to get it up and down the stairs. I'm sure you've already considered this, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm excited to see the end result!
Hey, Danie! Since you've asked... What about putting the office on the opposite side so you'd have the natural light on your left, as you're right handed. The rest of your plan doesn't change at all, you just flip everything! Anyway, in general consider the natural light in regards of your desk. It would be a bummer if you make an excellent office only to realise that the natural light doesn't halp you at all! Can't wait!
It could be really great to make your whiteboard mobile - sort of like the Elloven from IKEA! And, for your desk area - if you’re taking virtual meetings there, considering the backdrop of that. Love all of this!! ❤
I would add some floor outlets since you will have access to the electrical from below its the perfect time to put them in. That way you dont trip over a long extension cord to the middle room. ❤❤❤
Check on electrical codes for floor outlets. Some places they are no longer code probably due to lint or water being able to go down and short them out. If not code consider having ones on flexible cords that pull down from the ceiling.
Love the wall of windows! I think you could put your couch/seating area under them which would give a cool studio vibe to your conversation area. You could put the hanging backdrop where you had originally planned the conversation area, add blackout curtains to control lighting when needed, and add some furniture for staging over there too.
To make the most of the stairs and wall I re-add my stairwell idea from the planning video for the shop: window system, enclose stairwell, door at bottom, mobile storage; many uses in one place. Put the door at the bottom of the stairs and enclose the stairwell. Thus you keep all the dust and whatnot from the shop in the shop, give yourself added wall-space downstairs, and you don’t have to worry so much about wipeouts while carrying things up the stairs AND maneuvering a door. If you want you could also put a door at the top or you could put in a pocket door since you have already sealed out the dust from the shop. But the stairs could be the buffer zone between the shop and studio. For extra bonus, put in windows for the top half of the wall upstairs. Those will give you some natural light for the stairwell and allow you to see anyone coming up the stairs if you don’t hear them. AND given the right windows you could incorporate a pulley lift system from one of the windows for smaller projects. No, seriously. We used to do this in my Grandma’s stairwell over the railing. If you have a basket or crate attached to a line, then a pulley attached to the wall upstairs, you can let the box down, fill it, go upstairs and retrieve it from the window. You can still have some storage there or have your pulldown backdrop system over this window. OOH, a sliding glass door system instead of a full wall. Giving you window lighting and access if needed to open for larger items coming up the stairs. Then have your backdrop system hanging above that to make most use of space with mobile storage cabinets lining the bottom half.
Last I remember, you were planning to tear down the she shack where you have that fantastic backdrop that you use in many of your intros? So I think a fantastic window separating your office and studio would be in order. Something you could use for your new backdrop. ... Have you ever tried copper foiled stained glass? It's easier than leaded stained glass and copper foiled stained glass is perfect for interior installations. 💖🌞🌵😷
I love the L shaped desk layout for the office - the only thing I might think about with that is the potential for glare from the window on your monitor/computer screen
I vote for the window wall where the door also is part of, I’m thinking from the light point of view and also whatever happens in the other side of the studio will be part of the “wall decor” of the office and can it be made fun and adds the possibility of change without actually having to change anything in the office. :) Maybe even some rainbow decal stickers on the other side so when the light passes from the studio window wall it can for small rainbow rays of lights on the other side.
Consider using plug covers to prevent sawdust/dirt/paint in your outlet. Remember the cool vintage brass outlets in the floor in old houses? That would look so cool! Love all your creative energy. Thanks for including the planning stage. It’s so fun to hear all your ideas.❤
And it is also a sustainable material thats warm and if something drops it won't shatter that easily due to the light bounce (compared to laminate). And you can always do lino-printing with the cut-offs!
@@krickette5569 And because it's paintable, you might even be able to get lots of deadstock/reclaimed flooring, so long as it's the same thickness/surface, & then just paint it all to match! HUGE savings! You might be able to do that with any flooring type- My parents scored the hardwood for their floors from a barracks that was being torn down. We installed it ourselves, (over WAAAAY more time than we thought, lol), & it came out gorgeous! You might even be able to score a bunch of windows to make the window wall(s) by scouring Facebook marketplace & no-buy groups, too, even if it's just for parts to make the custom slanted-ceiling sections!
Love all the comments so far! I have a small idea for the whiteboard: I recently saw The Sorry Girls use a big picture frame as a whiteboard. They painted the frame itself and one side of the glass so they had a monochrome modern whiteboard. The painted side of the glass was the backside later of course. If you want to check that out it's the "making is office over while he's out of town"
Love the ideas! One thing I may suggest is maybe have the storage room big enough so if you are able to convert it into a bathroom later, the walls and layout is already set up and it's easy to add
@@jennrigby8296 So definitely build the pocket door well, with *ahem* privacy in mind. (You don't wanna hear that.) Maybe make it open into the communal space, so folks don't have to trudge through your office to do their business, & interrupt your workflow with their flow?
Consider Carpet in the office, also if you get extra carpet tiles, you can replace the damaged carpet when you want. But laminate/lino for the studio for easier cleanup.
Wow, this is going to be a super fun journey! A lot of folks already had similar ideas. 1. No white board above cabinets, hard to write on. 2. Cork flooring, it's sustainable, has some sound absorbtion, and is softer on the feet. 3. When filming, you'll want to consider the backlight coming from the office into the studio. You might need pull down shades or you could use that for the photography space, double duty. Whatever you do will be amazing and will always be in flux. Can't wait to be taken along for the adventure.
I would love a follow up video where you incorporate feedback and talk through your new vision for this space. Your noodle process is so fun and informative 😊
I think the wash station needs to be near the coffe station. You dont want to pull water all over the place. So maybe sacrifice a cabinet at the coffe corner, tile the top wall, but a whitepoard over it? And ofcourde a bin with weels on it is a must & an ON AIR light in the stairwell to let people know before they come in. (we use the monstera leaf light as on air light
My suggestion is for very inexpensive wood floors you can get paint and stain all over. A lot of your inspo pics had old messy wood floors in them. It would add a lot to the creative aesthetic, I think. And you can throw rugs down as needed for warmth in your office space, or in the seating area, etc.
Also the giant carpet squares in the office or meeting area. If she stepped in paint & tracks it to the carpet, just pull up that square & replace it! (Personally I think Everything should be on heavy duty wheels! For mood changes "Humm, wouldn't that work better over there?"❤
For the industrial wind/door room divider: remember how you did the shower glass thingy, which you painted, and turned out great. As for the window in the office-to be I'd suggest a combo of a bench (nice for Kenobi) and underneath storage space - I'm so excited what this year brings with those rooms! Just imagine: this time next year we're all watch the summary of Garage-DIY🎊
I would put bench seating with storage under every window! & I wonder which is easier, cheaper & nicer looking, pocket doors or sliding barn doors? (Personally I prefer the barn doors)😊
I think you should leave a decent sized landing at the top of the stairs so if you’re carrying supplies or a piece of equipment, you have enough room to set it down and then open the door. I also like the part solid window wall but maybe rotate the diagonal 180 degrees (up to the right) so you can have floor to ceiling wall space for storage but you also get the light coming though and feeling of open space. Good luck with the journey!
I just realized that if you rotate a line 180 degrees - same line because math. :) I think I meant rotate 90 degrees - I’m more adept in the arts than in maths. 🖍️📗🖼️🎨
So looking forward to seeing this space come together! My big suggestion is have the board in the office on the wall with the storage rooms pocket door! It’ll b really helpful when brainstorming new vid ideas without taking up potential backdrop space! If you put a board above cabinets you might not be able to utilise the entire board which would be a shame! I would suggest putting the photo space where the other dormer is instead of by the door. If you’re in the middle of taking photos and someone comes in or you pop out and come back it could ruin a photo or something could get knocked over! Plus natural lighting makes a massive difference for photography! Plus you could put a full blackout blind over that dormer window which you could pull down like a projector screen if you need to block out that light! Plus a large screen would be useful for other DIYs!
I really admire those huge windows. If it was my space, i would put a bench/storage combo there with comfy blankets and pillows. A nice place for a morning coffee, some setching and cuddling Kenobi ❤️
First desk layout in the office for sure. Someone else mentioned the glare from the window on your computer screen. Plus in the first layout you can see out your glass wall to see anyone coming into the studio, but also see out the window and to the door into the office itself. Pretty sure that’s the “command position” (from following @dearmodern). The circular wall window sounds amazing, but I’m glad it’s you and not me making that lol. It’s a huge space to imagine but we know you’ll get it to where it needs to be!
You could put the circular "Window" at the top of the stairs and make it a light. Fun mood that can be seen from your desk window wall and be behind you when filming from the center project table.
You could add the credenza (desk L) to the right of the desk, against the wall in the first desk layout. The second desk layout opens up the room and is a better use of the space under the slanted ceiling. Love the bench seating/ storage under the window idea. Also love the partial window wall, it will open up both sides of the room. Wall/ storage space vs natural light. You do have quite a bit of wall space already and you could put the drink station underneath the window wall. Design for the most future flexibility. You could do a circular stained glass stand alone design that hangs in front of the glass wall or an existing window. Very cool project and excited to join you for it.
You could make a movable screen, like for changing clothes or room separation, with the "window" in the top portion & a solid bottom. A bar light on the back side at the top OR bottom of the glass/plexiglass! This allows moving it if it becomes unliked or a change is needed. Also movable to a different/better location...
Wow. What a wonderful space to design. 1. When coming up the steps square out the landing before the door. You,ll be glad you have a solid landing space when coming up with your hand full. You can put things down when you need to open the door. 2. At the 24 minute mark - go with timeless windows all the way. If you have an L shaped desk in your office you are going to want to see into your studio through those windows. 3. Love the sliding door idea going into the office. 4. The circle graphic (from Loki) design it for the closet/storage wall. Have it set out from the wall and put lighting behind it. That way when/if you get tired of it you can change it out. It also gives you something interesting on that side of the office room. 5. YES to castor/wheels on your workstation in the center of the room 6. Go with as much storage as possible in that first area when you enter the second floor. 7. Love the idea of a brain storming space on the angled wall (with storage below, of course) Best wishes, Danie. All our ❤ from PA, USA.
I would definitely go timeless with the window office wall. Put as many windows as you can and I LOVE your idea of the top half of the door looking like part of the window wall itself. Have you thought about luxury vinyl as flooring? I love all your ideas and can’t wait to see the journey!
I would put a big window on most of the office wall where your desk will be. If you make it smaller, you will be cutting off a lot of your view from the desk into the studio area. Also, I think you are going to want as much light as possible in the studio. I love the idea of a window on the stair wall, as suggested by @LisaOsterholt, with storage underneath. That will also let in more light and allow you to see down into the workshop. You could do your nerdy round window here! ♥ I love the idea of a bench under the window in the office, with cubbies underneath for storage. You have such great ideas, Danie! ♥ I'm so excited for you to get started on this huge project! 😄
As you don't have a sink, it might be useful to have a mini fridge near the drinks station so you can keep bottles of water in there. Also, did you see the studio makeover that they did on the Nerdforge channel where they used a TV behind a faux window frame to create a stunning background? This gave them the option to change the 'view' should they want to mix things up later which is clever. In another part of their studio, they recreated a scene from a video game which was fascinating. I can see you recreating the bat cave complete with a pole so you can slide down to the level below in the event of DIY Disaster emergencies!
With the marvel window Idea: If you start with a normal square window and build a removable attachment on top that makes it round you could later remove the attachment have go back to a cleaner look. Or change shapes depending on your mood or video or whatever :-)
15:32 You could put a window seat/bench by that dormer window! Could be a fun place to brainstorm future DIYs! 🤩 Soooo excited about this whole design, I can’t wait to see how it turns out!!!
I think you should create a little hallway at the top of the stairs! You can have coat hooks in there and on the other side (inside the studio space) you can have the pull down screen for photography. Love the idea of having shelves and your coffee station on the diagonal wall. For the office, you could consider putting your desk in the center of the room facing the storage space and have cabinets behind you under the ceiling slant. I also do not like having my back to a door or entry!! Carry the windows through to the ceiling slant 😊
Huge fan of pocket doors here! And if you custom build it, you can make the width appropriate for whatever you want to come in and out of that space. As an office door that's probably not a big concern, but in other spaces it's a huge help to have them a little wider than your standard pocket doors, which tend to be on the more narrow side of things.
For the window wall - you could use a big piece of plexiglass and then trim it on both sides into any shape you please. So if you go with a fun nerdy idea, you can just remove the trim and start over with new trim! For the floors, laminate will be great and so easy to clean. Just be sure you click everything together VERY well. They are prone to separating and getting glitter or epoxy in those cracks will drive you nuts 😂
As the wife of an electrician, the "moderate amount of plugs that work within our constraints" joke sent me 😂 For the office, I think a window bench for Kenobi with built in storage could be a good solve! And for the landing/entry into the space, I think it might be helpful to think about if you'll be carrying heavy/awkward sized things into the space. If you're doing a big epoxy pour in the studio for instance, you'll probably want enough space on the landing to not have to worry about tripping on the steps pivoting big materials through the door.
I love your design ideas, as always! For your desk in the office space, I'd like the first idea better. There seems to be coming a lot of light through the window, and it's only January (or Nov/Dec, whenever you filmed this). It think, having the L-shaped desk and sitting on your computer with your back to the window, there would be a lot of glare on your screen and you wouldn't be able to see what you are working on. Except, if you decide to put blinds on the window, which, imo, kind of would be wasting a perfect light source. In my experience, most office spaces have their desks perpendicular to the windows bc of that. Maybe something to think about?
I don’t know how you don’t have million of subscribers already! I freaking love you and so glad I get to watch your journey. Can’t wait to see how your space turns out. I am so so proud of you! I hope I get to be as amazing as you one day! I am just starting out in DIY home makeovers and I have a lot to learn. I always look forward to your videos. I honestly don’t know how you do it. How do you have the energy for all of this. You’re a superwoman. You are an inspiration and your personality is freaking awesome.
@@DIYDanie You know, as a painter, I've always wanted a polished/topcoated concrete floor. Something that gives that industrial look, but also can clean up all my paint/varnish/resin spills. I think a garage space would be great for that look, though the second floor might require something a bit out of the box, thinking-wise, to get that look.
24:38 re: out growing the fancy window. Don't worry about future you. Design for the now you. If you want the fancy window, go for it! If future you wants something else, luckily she has the skills to do the remodel herself. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷.
I was thinking the office might be a nice place to have a reprieve from the productive chaos of the rest of the studio. For this reason, having the desk looking directly through the wall of windows might not be the best way to achieve that. Of course, this might not be a concern of yours! However, when I’m personally in the middle of a project and need to step away or switch gears into a different headspace, I like for the physical environment I move into to be calming, inspiring, and separate from the space I was just working in. Looking directly out the window to the project I’m stepping away from would personally stress me out. But again, that’s a personal anecdote and may not be a limiting factor for you! I’m so excited for you, by the way!! I’ve loved your content for years!
The partial wall of windows looks like a fantastic idea! That way the light isnt just in one spot, there's natural light on the whole floor. If that makes sense and looking forward to the future videos ❤❤
Interesting! I had a totally different vision for the stair area. I was thinking keep it open so you can easily bring large things into the room. So no wall above the diagonal (leave it open) and use that space for the sofa and seating area.
With the landing I was thinking about safety, with hands full and maybe your dog with you, make sure you have enough space. Maybe a larger entryway with one or two sliding doors, so you can easily open it and bring stuff in. ❤
I’m not a builder what so ever but I do love a good organization moment. When thinking of your storage needs, I’d say that writing down a generalized list of stuff you’ll want to have up there, including the supplies for future projects as much as you possibly can; Every type of supply should have a home. To keep it as clean as possible. Simultaneously writing down what shape you think would best fit each item and how you’ll group them together. That way you’ll know the minimum amount of storage you’ll need and what kind (hooks, drawers, dividers, etc). Better than just thinking “I need a lot of storage”
On the stair wall, what if you had a pony wall that comes straight out perpendicular to the door with some hinged industrial style window above? Creates an exra bit of wall space, lets in light, and hinged window is flexible if you're bringing large or weird shaped items up or down
A clear acrylic wall would be awesome! You can use window markers for ideas, and have an opportunity to customize your metal railing incorporating your logo etc...
Planning with you is so much fun. You have such great ideas. What I love is the industrial window between the office and studio. You didn’t add the sink area which I suggest putting on the angle wall and the potential coffee area. A white board would look great on that wall. It is going to be so fun seeing this space become the studio/office of your dreams ❤
I LOVE your design plan!! Especially the industrial windows (and circular one), and laminate flooring. I would definitely put the wash stand in front of that dormer window, and the coffee bar should probably be near it for access to water. I would make a half wall right next to the ascending stairs, no door at all. If you have something big to bring up or down, you won't be hindered by a full wall up to the ceiling.
This was so cool to see your inspiration! Three thoughts that I had while listening. 1) the wall to the stairs could be where you have the big roll of backdrop up top and cabinets below. 2) have the coffee station in your office to one side of the window. 3) you can slide a pocket door into the area that will be storage in your office since the storage space will be enclosed anyway. I also realised you didn’t really make suggestions for where the coat area should go. I’d suggest close to the staircase or in your office so they are out of the way. Looking forward to these projects!
Carry the glass wall across both walls....and eliminate the wall in front of the 'storage room'...find an antique door with a glass pane that matches (as best you can) the industrial glass wall. and yes! a bench seat in the window.
If I made one suggestion it would be to reconsider walling off that gable area completely! You get so much amazing natural light coming from the three directions! To keep that area closed off for storage/office space but keep the light what if you made two sliding barn doors? One on either side, that way you would also have lots of room to move things in/out but could open to let that natural light in. I’m so excited to see all the creative magic that will happen in this space ❤
Such a fun time for you as you design your space!! I know it can be overwhelming but remember to give yourself credit for how far you’ve already come! Some thoughts: 1. Beverage fridge of some sort for beverage area (cold bottled water, cream for coffee, energy drinks, etc.) and electric teapot 2. Built in storage opposite top of stairs: roll out shelves because they will be deep 3. Laminate floor! But add a thin layer of cushion to add the soundproofing/comfort element you were thinking of with carpet squares. 4. Some kind of thick mats/rugs around center work table in the space to cushion your feet while working (like those you can put in front of your kitchen sink) 5. Office window wall: chefs kiss! and think it would look best all the way to stud wall. Maybe instead of custom windows, you save money (?) by using one giant piece, or a few smaller pieces, of plexiglass, and then can use electrical tape for grids or build your own grids to attach to the plexiglass. 6. Put paper cabinet in office behind desk with chair next to it! Saves space in workspace. 7. Use stairway wall up to workspace or wall on right as you enter the space for the fantasy window idea that you were thinking of for your office - but imagine it as a decor piece! Could even have LED lights illuminate it from behind. Love watching it all come to life for you! ❤
There are some great sink options that folks use in van conversions that might work well for a brushes etc sink in the space. Possibly also with a water cooler type thing for potable water and then you've got most of what you'd need without actual plumbing.
Make a wall art piece that lights up of the Loki window for the wall for the storage within the office. It will give you the moody feels, and if you get tired of it, it is easy to change.
Hi Danie, the circular window idea could be a good idea for the pocket door to the storage space and or the entrace door to your upstairs. I like your idea with the L-shape desk and I would put closed walls to the side and windows only in the middle of the office space. Also you could play with window colors or stickers to change the mood every now and then. For example with "milky" or translucent stickers. The Coffestation I would put near the seating area for brainstorming. I am looking forward to see what you start with!
I would carry the angle of the stair wall for your entry door. And on that wall, go with your storage cabinet with open shelving above. You would then have your display space and drink station there, along with tool/stuff storage. I would get a rolling, double-sided whiteboard so that you can easily access it and move it to the spot that’s convenient depending on the project. It also makes it possible to use the sitting area as a brainstorming spot 😊 As an avid brainstormer and autistic adult, I’m always looking at ways to make things mobile so that I can move around and change my physical viewpoint in order to think outside-of-the-box!
My idea would be to add an oval track (railing) system over your 360 table so you can put your camera anywhere and it wouldn't take any floor space while filming. I love the window idea for the office space.
This is going to be such a fun process to watch you complete. I have to say, I rarely weigh in on these things but I really love the idea of all windows. Doing the angular part as a wall and the remaining part as windows it’s just so linear. Doing a pocket door with windows and a window wall not only allow more light to filter through into your studio space, but it will bring such an interesting design feature to it as well. The other thought I had while you were sharing your thoughts with us was along the window opposite where we sitting area would go. What if you got a few different rolling carts that contained themed supplies? For example, maybe everything you need for your cricut goes in one cart. All the materials for painting goes in another cart. Etc. then you can build a custom shelving unit almost like a sofa table that allows the carts to be nested in there. You could put doors to hide them or leave it open. does that even make sense? I have quite the visual in my mind lol. Either way, I have no doubts that. This is going to be an amazing transformation. Have a great day.
23:42 glass all the way. You said you wanted the light from the office window to go all the way into the main room. You also said you wanted to see who's coming up the stairs when you're working on the desktop computer in the corner... that all adds up to glass wall all the way. 💖🌞🌵😷
I really like the design you have in mind! I can already imagine how great it will be there. I would consider swap places the storage room and lockers in front of the front door. It seems to me that if you build a wall and make a storage room opposite the door, it will add to the feeling of an entrance hall. And there will be more space in the office, as the closet will be lower and smaller in size, and there will be a single office space.
I suggest you create a large plain glass rectangle or square window somewhere. You could create different cutout overlays to use over top of it, like the Loki window pattern, but swap it out when you get tired of it or have a different idea.
I love the space! Floors: I would go with LVP (luxury vinyl planks). It looks great, lasts forever, cleans easily, is not expensive, dog friendly... perfect! A 100% YES to the industrial window beetween the office and the film area. It's going to look great!!!
My 2nd suggestion, is to figure out where you want the water/plumbing to go (for the future) where it makes the most sense and what is easiest. Then to rough in as much as you can. It is so much easier & cheaper to do that when all the walls are open than after. If you don’t you probably will never install it… it will end being too much trouble to do in the future.
Here's what came to mind as I watched this video: I adore the idea for the seating space by the window! And if you do cabinets along the wall in front of the stairwell, I'd suggest doing the white board on the left, with the beverage station on the right, nearer to the seating area. For the landing area for the stairs, as much as I think Jeff's triangle idea makes sense design-wise, since it would continue the line of that wall, I need to echo the concerns about safety that so many people have already mentioned. For the flooring, I'd suggest the laminate, as it's the easiest to clean and will help you keep a neater appearance, like what you're looking to create with the white walls, regardless of what color you pick for the the floor itself. For the office, windows in the door and wall are absolutely the way to go! Heck yes to the pocket door!!! My recommendation for choosing whether to stop partway or go fully across the wall is to consider how it affects your desk, and whether it might be weird to see into your studio from where you sit at your desk, or for someone in your studio to see you when you're sitting at your desk. Also, if you'te wanting a mural, but you want to keep your workshop and studio with a more neutral pallette, perhaps the staircase would be a good place for it?
Thank you for inviting us to noodle with you! This is so exciting. I can't wait to see what your beautiful Creative Nerd Beast brain comes up with! Stair Entry: Wide as possible, maybe no door at all, but rather thick thermal drop curtains? That'd let you keep 'em tightly furled & the space wide open most of the time, for carrying gigantic Creative Beast projects, but let you drop 'em to protect from sound/sawdust/cold downstairs, as needed. Angled Cabinet Wall: Whiteboard will be impossible to reach 50% of over the cabinet for not-Geoffs, but perfect as a window wall drinks station! Light in the stairwell, Gotham-y vantage perch, & most importantly, entry-->hot/cold drink combos-->seating area/central project space is the *perfect* flow to drop directly into a good noodling/Creative Beasting session. Seating Area: Maybe make the storage cabinet under *every* window a storage windowseat bench, for Kenobi & extra butts in bigger noodling seshes? (Also great for coffee break windowgazes.) "Empty" Dormer: As editor mentioned, perfect place for mobile wash station & mobile whiteboard/chalkboard(/combo?) to live, along the locker (cubbies?) wall. Open space will help with bigger project chaos overflow, & general airflow, anyhow. Office Wall: FULL INDUSTRIAL WINDOW WALL W/ TRANSOMS! Love the window-topped pocket door; wide window-topped industrial door, for both aesthetics & storage room access? Leaning into "timeless industrial" could make it full "Birds of Prey" clocktower headquarters you won't grow out of, which already suits the purpose: computers, lots of light windows for overlooking Gotham, urban industrial/vintage academia wood-&-metal L-desk full of pigeonholes & cubbies (shades of Peter Parker's newsroom & typesetting there, too), & a good Comfy Chair w/ tiny hot/cold drinks table in the corner for brooding. You can also pin up project ideas on the windows, classic whodunit/photo lab style! And the iconic window backdrop could even be achieved w/ a freestanding "window" you could hang in the actual dormer window, so you can take it down/swap it whenever you want! Dormer Windows: Thermal/blackout blinds you leave open most of the time, but can lower against Canuck winter/filming glare? Storage Area: As @LisaOsterholt suggested, build w/ intentions to later convert to washroom? Perhaps pocket doors from both office *&* communal area, so folks don't interrupt your workflow for their flow? (I'll see myself out.😅) But that also means making sure the pocket doors are substantial enough for privacy concerns, of both sonic & surprise entry kinds. Flooring/Window Wall(s): Keep an eye out for lots of reclaimed flooring/deadstock? HUGE savings, if you can find it. My folks scored real hardwood reclaimed from a barracks being torn down, for 10% the price of new wood. You could really score if you find a laminate that's being discontinued, for instance, or even several you can paint to match! You might be able to score some/all of the windows for your window wall(s) this way, too, even if it's just for materials for the custom slanted sections, or to make a backlit Kenobi/Creative Beast Bat Signal to put in your office dormer window!
I would say: keep as much light as possible, which means walls with windows as you showed. Yes, sitting without having your back facing a door, this is a basic in Feng Shui, it is highly recommended. And having some space when you climb your stairs and arrive upstairs, as said another viewer, it’s also very important. You have a huge room and work to tackle now! 👏👏👏 Yay!
I love your vision for the space. My humble suggestion for the big beautiful window would be an under window bench, for those days when you need a break to relax and unwind when you are having a big project that may drain you a bit😉💪🤷♀️ thanks for sharing your thoughts and projects with us.
Bring the wall around to a 90 degree angle leaving a hallway on the back wall. Put your door on the right and have a large square landing before entering. Add a closet to the left 2/3 or put the door at the end ( left side) and have a long ish hallway to walk down.or Put French doors in and have large doors for moving projects in and out…
Definitely go with your idea for the stairs just for the ease of getting large objects in and out. With Jeff’s idea it would be simpler but no amount of pivoting will get large furniture pieces in.
I vote for the industrial wall which lets the light from the window flow into the other room. Glass all the way across. So you are able to see out from your office. Love the pocket door with glass too.
I was literally going to say you definitely need an extra side table if the main table is also your filming area. When you’re working, you’re always going to be looking for areas to set stuff down, so if you have a designated “extra” space, that may make you more organized. A utility cart would be super helpful but still think you need to have ample set-down space.
Danny I'm 60 and love Loki and that window, also all things Marvel. I don't think I'll outgrow my love for unique things, if you know you know! I have always been a creative person and don't think you'll outgrow the window! Make it out of stain glass! In one of the homes I designed a stained glass window and had my builder install it, every morning when the sun comes up it would cast a beautiful array of colors over my open living room. Do what your heart desires, you'll never be sorry for it!
Remember the size of your materials with your landing and for your vinyl and other tube-like supplies,, you could use PVC pipes to group together inside one of your cabinets. Love the idea of the industrial walls. So very cool!! Are ya gonna have your Momma help you with the build and decorating?? Now I wouldn't get to the video fast enough!! She's so fantastic!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Your energy reminds me of when I designed my restaurant when I was your age. The things that mattered to me were how would I feel in the space and move around and interact with my customers and employees. Color meant so much to me and the way I wanted my people to feel. And unlike most restaurants I didn’t want to cram tables together, I wanted aisles where people could move among each other and be kinda forced to interact. I did it for 20 years and it filled my heart with so much! You keep doing you gurl. You’re crushing it!
For the photos station, I would def add it to your ceiling in the middle room with your 360 table, then you have natural light when you want it too and can use the table. For the main entry just think of which way will be easiest when you are carrying stuff up. Then next to that do your coat hooks and maybe some smaller storage for shoes/hats/gloves. I also think do your coffee station with the cabinets below. For your office, the L shape desk would be great! We made one for my husbands office (he is a musician and uses it for mixing). He has a TV above on a mount also to allow him to see designs better etc. also below it you can use the IKEA Calex for storage or make your own storage under it. And do the windows more general. I’m with you on being a nerd but also the full windows will look so good! This is gonna be a cool studio!
I like the idea of keeping the landing fully open to the lower level with just a half or knee wall then separate the work space with an accordion or folding glass wall.
I think you should put the L shaped desk the opposite direction. The long side along the window wall, the corner abutting the door and the short side floating into the room. That way you combat “wall-Itis” and create a little hallway between your office and the storage room. Plus, you could turn your desk chair around when you have a guest and create a conversation area from your desk to the arm chair in the opposite corner!😊
I work in a library and we recently turned our computer classroom into a maker space room. Here are some suggestions that might help you in designing your space: (1) Put casters on everything you can! All of our storage and tables have them and it's fantastic for flexibility and clean-up. Our room has glass walls from about waist up so our storage had to be somewhat low. We have 2 custom made units that have butcher block tops where the equipment goes, clear drawers of different sizes that hold materials and tools, and casters so we can separate them as needed. We have several tables that adjust in height, have casters, and can flip up to use as whiteboards when needed. Hope this helps!
So excited for you! For the office door, what about a glass barn door? No swing space, and the light would not be blocked when it is closed. They’re also a little easier to install than pocket door.
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June looks like Courtney Cox!!!
June totally looks like Courtney Cox and other characters look like famous actors too! I swear that only lady looks like Cathy Bates!
@@kiriaioulia She does! 😄
Love this! I thought you could make the windows white on the studio side and dark on the office side…. Best of both worlds. I’m so excited about this space for you! ❤❤❤
Love June's, I've been playing for 2yrs. and the stories are better than ever.
When designing your stair landing, remember what you are going to be carrying up and down the stairs. Make sure to allow room for your future plans carrying things up and down the stairs.
this ^
I came back to say this. I have many years of experience moving things in and out of spaces where they were either designed with no thought of moving things in/out or the buildings are old and have been renovated into uselessness over the years.
Although if you do the tiny triangle design it could be part of the exercise routine. Go up the stairs to open the door then come down and pick up the things and back up the stairs and repeat multiple times daily. No need to do leg day at the gym. 🙂
I'm watching on my TV and pulled the video up on my phone to comment this exact thing!
I'm not sure if a door would accommodate any larger pieces going up and down the stairs. My vote would be to put in a nice banister as part of the welding project she's planning, put in an antique buffet for a coffee station in front of it, and maybe some tiered shelving (I'm picturing those MCM room divider shelves).
Architect here! Leaving a triangle wedge before the door is actually quite dangerous & does not meet building code requirements. Leave 3-4 feet clear from the top step and then place your door. Or have no door there at all.
Great ideas, Danie.
I agree with the comment about the door and wondered why you're putting a door there. It would look awesome open concept.
And I vote a full wall of windows. 😊
Things to consider… or that I would…
1. You don’t want your coffee station getting full of dust so might be better in the office.
2. You probably don’t want to be leaning over cabinets to write on the whiteboard.
3. You’re more likely to put things away the more convenient it is. Putting the storage room door on the other wall (where you wanted the couch) would be more convenient in my opinion. Unless you plan on using the things in the storage room in your office.
4. The more you add on the stairs, the more likely you are to knock stuff down when carrying things
I had the same thought about the storage room door. The door should go out to the work/filming area to easier access.
great notes 👏🏼
Very good points!!👍
Sounds reasonable. All of it.
Plus if the storage room opens to the studio you could then line the whole wall with tall shelves. The only problem would be that you probably wouldn’t be able to make it a pocket door.
White boards above cabinets are more difficult to write on than when the board is in a flat wall. Learned that at work!
What about white board cabinet fronts?
Came here to say this! It’s difficult to lean over the cabinet to write
So true, and if she needs a white board it might be a good idea to do one of the cream colored ones so it doesn't strain her eyes as much. The clear and white ones really strain the eyes over time.
A 12”-14”D base cabinet is a little more comfortable than reaching over a 2ft base cabinet.
As a short person, I totally agree that putting a cabinet in front of the white board would mean you could only reach about half of the board. Why not make the whole wall a white board? That way, when projects expand, you'd have plenty of room to capture the changes.
Ok, I just gotta say this would be a super cool collab with Alexandra! And since you’ve made some amazing projects for her space, Graham could build something for your space!! I just love it when your two amazing brains get together...
@DIYdanie yes please! I found you through Alexandra and you guys would just have so much fun! Grahame and Dave would be such an asset in your construction too.
AND Sam Too! She also has the same taste & design, also a workshop! Alexandra for decor design & Sam for shop workability! Great Collab With Both!❤🎉
You should let team AG tackle the coffee bar cabinet area at the entrance to the studio, the part you were unsure of! Would be an amazing collab!
@DIYDanie, please no collab with someone, who sorts books by the colour !!!
Agreed
As far as the landing at the top of the stairs, make the landing as large as possible. Think about having an armload of supplies and the room you will need to maneuver to open the door. Thanks for including us in your brainstorming session. Whatever you do will be incredible, and I can’t wait to see it come to life! 💛
this^
Yes, the landing was my first concern - looks far too small and dangerous for its eventual use.
I was thinking the same thing. Even to the point of having no door. Doors are obstacles to full arms and the framing decreases the size of the opening soooo much.
SO, So right!
I agree also.. no door
I would consider not walling off completely the area by the stairs. That way bigger objects can just be hoisted over it.
Also full window sliding door separating office to let the side dormer window light come into your office as well and definitely put coffee bar area into your office area next to the window. You could have a built in fridge under for food as well and a window bench seat storage combo for in front of the window. Can't wait to see the finished room.
I would suggest you use the industrial window for the upper part of the diagonal wall above the stairs too. You will give yourself better light going up and down the stairs for safety. You can still add shelves too there.
hmmm an interesting point!
Wow, you could use glass film to get a stained-glass effect to give yourself the creative wonderland entrance to the studio with the cool light you create for the stairwell.
Ooh and bonus if the window opens in case you’re carrying stuff that’s too large to fit through the doorway!!
@@LisaOsterholtI like that idea!
That is an excellent idea.😊💡
DIY the circular window but as a light! That way you cover fun lighting but you also have something that's removable if you outgrow it in the future. And you can move it around too so if you wanna change your space design that's an option!
Yes!
Instead of translucent paper for the Loki window/light, try using lighting gels. They're a translucent colored film and readily available.
Nerd Forge made a window like this where there isn't a window! She has a monitor behind it to look like an outside view with nature & movement (like wind blowing tree branches & clouds! Looks Great & changeable incase her likes change in the future.
It could be a neon light!
@@krickette5569 YOU COULD HAVE YOUR OWN KENOBI BAT SIGNAL!!!!
That's one thing that a lot of DIY videos don't spend too much time on--the process of brainstorming. I appreciate you just having a whole video devoted to just.. thinking things through and letting folks participate in that. 🥰
I work in software, and I see all the time that people come to me with wants. Often, what they ask me for directly is not actually what they need in order to accomplish the task. What you really need to do is to ask yourself, what do you already do, and how can we best serve that need?
For storage, you want to keep the materials close to where it will be used. To know that, you need to figure out where you want to put certain tools/workstations.
For the "landing area" for the stairs, you should really consider what you'll be doing--you'll probably have heavy items and lumber constantly coming up and down those stairs. You don't want a teensy landing area frustrating that's too small and could be potentially dangerous! That considered... pulley system outside one of the windows? 😅
In your cupboard non-locker storage... For the bottom, group like things together and have it stored on a cart so it can roll out to your worktable. Then you are not moving them back and forth or make sure the cupboards have power in them so that you can work right from there.
Just a suggestion for the entryway...keep in mind the opening and keeping whatever design you go with to be open enough so when/if you do bring new things up (or out of) the space that you've got the room to maneuver. So that whatever it is, you don't have to take it apart in order to get it up and down the stairs. I'm sure you've already considered this, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm excited to see the end result!
Such great comments
Use the windows as your white board !
Hey, Danie! Since you've asked... What about putting the office on the opposite side so you'd have the natural light on your left, as you're right handed. The rest of your plan doesn't change at all, you just flip everything! Anyway, in general consider the natural light in regards of your desk. It would be a bummer if you make an excellent office only to realise that the natural light doesn't halp you at all! Can't wait!
It could be really great to make your whiteboard mobile - sort of like the Elloven from IKEA! And, for your desk area - if you’re taking virtual meetings there, considering the backdrop of that. Love all of this!! ❤
Absolute yes to the mobile whiteboard! Like an old school house chalkboard vibe.😊
I would add some floor outlets since you will have access to the electrical from below its the perfect time to put them in. That way you dont trip over a long extension cord to the middle room. ❤❤❤
Check on electrical codes for floor outlets. Some places they are no longer code probably due to lint or water being able to go down and short them out. If not code consider having ones on flexible cords that pull down from the ceiling.
Do the wall of windows!!!
Love it!
BIG YES :)
Love the wall of windows! I think you could put your couch/seating area under them which would give a cool studio vibe to your conversation area. You could put the hanging backdrop where you had originally planned the conversation area, add blackout curtains to control lighting when needed, and add some furniture for staging over there too.
You might want the ability to open a few of those windows to allow for air circulation between the office & open studio space.
This!!
Yes a wall of windows would look fantastic
To make the most of the stairs and wall I re-add my stairwell idea from the planning video for the shop: window system, enclose stairwell, door at bottom, mobile storage; many uses in one place.
Put the door at the bottom of the stairs and enclose the stairwell. Thus you keep all the dust and whatnot from the shop in the shop, give yourself added wall-space downstairs, and you don’t have to worry so much about wipeouts while carrying things up the stairs AND maneuvering a door.
If you want you could also put a door at the top or you could put in a pocket door since you have already sealed out the dust from the shop. But the stairs could be the buffer zone between the shop and studio.
For extra bonus, put in windows for the top half of the wall upstairs. Those will give you some natural light for the stairwell and allow you to see anyone coming up the stairs if you don’t hear them.
AND given the right windows you could incorporate a pulley lift system from one of the windows for smaller projects. No, seriously. We used to do this in my Grandma’s stairwell over the railing. If you have a basket or crate attached to a line, then a pulley attached to the wall upstairs, you can let the box down, fill it, go upstairs and retrieve it from the window.
You can still have some storage there or have your pulldown backdrop system over this window.
OOH, a sliding glass door system instead of a full wall. Giving you window lighting and access if needed to open for larger items coming up the stairs. Then have your backdrop system hanging above that to make most use of space with mobile storage cabinets lining the bottom half.
or use a pony wall on the slanted wall...
Love these ideas!!!
Last I remember, you were planning to tear down the she shack where you have that fantastic backdrop that you use in many of your intros? So I think a fantastic window separating your office and studio would be in order. Something you could use for your new backdrop. ... Have you ever tried copper foiled stained glass? It's easier than leaded stained glass and copper foiled stained glass is perfect for interior installations. 💖🌞🌵😷
I love the L shaped desk layout for the office - the only thing I might think about with that is the potential for glare from the window on your monitor/computer screen
I was thinking the same thing
agree
I vote for the window wall where the door also is part of, I’m thinking from the light point of view and also whatever happens in the other side of the studio will be part of the “wall decor” of the office and can it be made fun and adds the possibility of change without actually having to change anything in the office. :) Maybe even some rainbow decal stickers on the other side so when the light passes from the studio window wall it can for small rainbow rays of lights on the other side.
Ooh and bonus if the window opens in case you’re carrying stuff that’s too large to fit through the doorway!!
Prismatic film!
Consider using plug covers to prevent sawdust/dirt/paint in your outlet. Remember the cool vintage brass outlets in the floor in old houses? That would look so cool! Love all your creative energy. Thanks for including the planning stage. It’s so fun to hear all your ideas.❤
For flooring - Use Linoleum that you can customize. You can get amazing colors and patterns!
And it is also a sustainable material thats warm and if something drops it won't shatter that easily due to the light bounce (compared to laminate). And you can always do lino-printing with the cut-offs!
Did you know you can paint linoleum? So, if you get tired of it, you can change up the look. It is made out of natural materials and easy to clean.
@@LisaOsterholtyou can?! 😮
And you can paint it if you want!
@@krickette5569 And because it's paintable, you might even be able to get lots of deadstock/reclaimed flooring, so long as it's the same thickness/surface, & then just paint it all to match! HUGE savings! You might be able to do that with any flooring type- My parents scored the hardwood for their floors from a barracks that was being torn down. We installed it ourselves, (over WAAAAY more time than we thought, lol), & it came out gorgeous!
You might even be able to score a bunch of windows to make the window wall(s) by scouring Facebook marketplace & no-buy groups, too, even if it's just for parts to make the custom slanted-ceiling sections!
Love all the comments so far! I have a small idea for the whiteboard: I recently saw The Sorry Girls use a big picture frame as a whiteboard. They painted the frame itself and one side of the glass so they had a monochrome modern whiteboard. The painted side of the glass was the backside later of course. If you want to check that out it's the "making is office over while he's out of town"
Love the ideas! One thing I may suggest is maybe have the storage room big enough so if you are able to convert it into a bathroom later, the walls and layout is already set up and it's easy to add
I was going to say the same thing
@@jennrigby8296 So definitely build the pocket door well, with *ahem* privacy in mind. (You don't wanna hear that.) Maybe make it open into the communal space, so folks don't have to trudge through your office to do their business, & interrupt your workflow with their flow?
Yes great idea. and having the door open to the studio will be easier when it’s storage as well.
Consider Carpet in the office, also if you get extra carpet tiles, you can replace the damaged carpet when you want. But laminate/lino for the studio for easier cleanup.
Wow, this is going to be a super fun journey! A lot of folks already had similar ideas.
1. No white board above cabinets, hard to write on.
2. Cork flooring, it's sustainable, has some sound absorbtion, and is softer on the feet.
3. When filming, you'll want to consider the backlight coming from the office into the studio. You might need pull down shades or you could use that for the photography space, double duty.
Whatever you do will be amazing and will always be in flux. Can't wait to be taken along for the adventure.
I would love a follow up video where you incorporate feedback and talk through your new vision for this space. Your noodle process is so fun and informative 😊
I think the wash station needs to be near the coffe station. You dont want to pull water all over the place. So maybe sacrifice a cabinet at the coffe corner, tile the top wall, but a whitepoard over it? And ofcourde a bin with weels on it is a must & an ON AIR light in the stairwell to let people know before they come in. (we use the monstera leaf light as on air light
100000000% water station with the coffee station!😅
My suggestion is for very inexpensive wood floors you can get paint and stain all over. A lot of your inspo pics had old messy wood floors in them. It would add a lot to the creative aesthetic, I think. And you can throw rugs down as needed for warmth in your office space, or in the seating area, etc.
Also the giant carpet squares in the office or meeting area. If she stepped in paint & tracks it to the carpet, just pull up that square & replace it! (Personally I think Everything should be on heavy duty wheels! For mood changes "Humm, wouldn't that work better over there?"❤
For the industrial wind/door room divider: remember how you did the shower glass thingy, which you painted, and turned out great. As for the window in the office-to be I'd suggest a combo of a bench (nice for Kenobi) and underneath storage space - I'm so excited what this year brings with those rooms! Just imagine: this time next year we're all watch the summary of Garage-DIY🎊
I hope we will be watching that video!!! I better get going! 😅😂💜
You've got this! @@DIYDanie
I would put bench seating with storage under every window! & I wonder which is easier, cheaper & nicer looking, pocket doors or sliding barn doors? (Personally I prefer the barn doors)😊
I think you should leave a decent sized landing at the top of the stairs so if you’re carrying supplies or a piece of equipment, you have enough room to set it down and then open the door. I also like the part solid window wall but maybe rotate the diagonal 180 degrees (up to the right) so you can have floor to ceiling wall space for storage but you also get the light coming though and feeling of open space. Good luck with the journey!
I just realized that if you rotate a line 180 degrees - same line because math. :) I think I meant rotate 90 degrees - I’m more adept in the arts than in maths. 🖍️📗🖼️🎨
So looking forward to seeing this space come together!
My big suggestion is have the board in the office on the wall with the storage rooms pocket door! It’ll b really helpful when brainstorming new vid ideas without taking up potential backdrop space! If you put a board above cabinets you might not be able to utilise the entire board which would be a shame!
I would suggest putting the photo space where the other dormer is instead of by the door. If you’re in the middle of taking photos and someone comes in or you pop out and come back it could ruin a photo or something could get knocked over! Plus natural lighting makes a massive difference for photography! Plus you could put a full blackout blind over that dormer window which you could pull down like a projector screen if you need to block out that light! Plus a large screen would be useful for other DIYs!
I really admire those huge windows. If it was my space, i would put a bench/storage combo there with comfy blankets and pillows. A nice place for a morning coffee, some setching and cuddling Kenobi ❤️
First desk layout in the office for sure. Someone else mentioned the glare from the window on your computer screen. Plus in the first layout you can see out your glass wall to see anyone coming into the studio, but also see out the window and to the door into the office itself. Pretty sure that’s the “command position” (from following @dearmodern). The circular wall window sounds amazing, but I’m glad it’s you and not me making that lol. It’s a huge space to imagine but we know you’ll get it to where it needs to be!
You could put the circular "Window" at the top of the stairs and make it a light. Fun mood that can be seen from your desk window wall and be behind you when filming from the center project table.
I was about to say the same about the glare and feng shui
You could add the credenza (desk L) to the right of the desk, against the wall in the first desk layout. The second desk layout opens up the room and is a better use of the space under the slanted ceiling. Love the bench seating/ storage under the window idea. Also love the partial window wall, it will open up both sides of the room. Wall/ storage space vs natural light. You do have quite a bit of wall space already and you could put the drink station underneath the window wall. Design for the most future flexibility. You could do a circular stained glass stand alone design that hangs in front of the glass wall or an existing window. Very cool project and excited to join you for it.
You could make a movable screen, like for changing clothes or room separation, with the "window" in the top portion & a solid bottom. A bar light on the back side at the top OR bottom of the glass/plexiglass! This allows moving it if it becomes unliked or a change is needed. Also movable to a different/better location...
Wow. What a wonderful space to design.
1. When coming up the steps square out the landing before the door. You,ll be glad you have a solid landing space when coming up with your hand full. You can put things down when you need to open the door.
2. At the 24 minute mark - go with timeless windows all the way. If you have an L shaped desk in your office you are going to want to see into your studio through those windows.
3. Love the sliding door idea going into the office.
4. The circle graphic (from Loki) design it for the closet/storage wall. Have it set out from the wall and put lighting behind it. That way when/if you get tired of it you can change it out. It also gives you something interesting on that side of the office room.
5. YES to castor/wheels on your workstation in the center of the room
6. Go with as much storage as possible in that first area when you enter the second floor.
7. Love the idea of a brain storming space on the angled wall (with storage below, of course)
Best wishes, Danie. All our ❤ from PA, USA.
I would definitely go timeless with the window office wall. Put as many windows as you can and I LOVE your idea of the top half of the door looking like part of the window wall itself. Have you thought about luxury vinyl as flooring? I love all your ideas and can’t wait to see the journey!
I would put a big window on most of the office wall where your desk will be. If you make it smaller, you will be cutting off a lot of your view from the desk into the studio area. Also, I think you are going to want as much light as possible in the studio. I love the idea of a window on the stair wall, as suggested by @LisaOsterholt, with storage underneath. That will also let in more light and allow you to see down into the workshop. You could do your nerdy round window here! ♥
I love the idea of a bench under the window in the office, with cubbies underneath for storage. You have such great ideas, Danie! ♥ I'm so excited for you to get started on this huge project! 😄
As you don't have a sink, it might be useful to have a mini fridge near the drinks station so you can keep bottles of water in there. Also, did you see the studio makeover that they did on the Nerdforge channel where they used a TV behind a faux window frame to create a stunning background? This gave them the option to change the 'view' should they want to mix things up later which is clever. In another part of their studio, they recreated a scene from a video game which was fascinating. I can see you recreating the bat cave complete with a pole so you can slide down to the level below in the event of DIY Disaster emergencies!
With the marvel window Idea: If you start with a normal square window and build a removable attachment on top that makes it round you could later remove the attachment have go back to a cleaner look. Or change shapes depending on your mood or video or whatever :-)
15:32 You could put a window seat/bench by that dormer window! Could be a fun place to brainstorm future DIYs! 🤩 Soooo excited about this whole design, I can’t wait to see how it turns out!!!
Wall of windows looked so much better. The natural light coming through would be appreciated more!!
I think you should create a little hallway at the top of the stairs! You can have coat hooks in there and on the other side (inside the studio space) you can have the pull down screen for photography. Love the idea of having shelves and your coffee station on the diagonal wall.
For the office, you could consider putting your desk in the center of the room facing the storage space and have cabinets behind you under the ceiling slant. I also do not like having my back to a door or entry!! Carry the windows through to the ceiling slant 😊
Huge fan of pocket doors here! And if you custom build it, you can make the width appropriate for whatever you want to come in and out of that space. As an office door that's probably not a big concern, but in other spaces it's a huge help to have them a little wider than your standard pocket doors, which tend to be on the more narrow side of things.
Yes! 36" doors are probably the smallest you'd want in a space like this.
For the window wall - you could use a big piece of plexiglass and then trim it on both sides into any shape you please. So if you go with a fun nerdy idea, you can just remove the trim and start over with new trim!
For the floors, laminate will be great and so easy to clean. Just be sure you click everything together VERY well. They are prone to separating and getting glitter or epoxy in those cracks will drive you nuts 😂
I love the round window. I'm 67 I would have loved it when I was in my 20's. If you love it -- there's some things that you just love forever.
As the wife of an electrician, the "moderate amount of plugs that work within our constraints" joke sent me 😂
For the office, I think a window bench for Kenobi with built in storage could be a good solve!
And for the landing/entry into the space, I think it might be helpful to think about if you'll be carrying heavy/awkward sized things into the space. If you're doing a big epoxy pour in the studio for instance, you'll probably want enough space on the landing to not have to worry about tripping on the steps pivoting big materials through the door.
Yesss to the full wall of windows, with the window pocket door.
I love your design ideas, as always! For your desk in the office space, I'd like the first idea better. There seems to be coming a lot of light through the window, and it's only January (or Nov/Dec, whenever you filmed this). It think, having the L-shaped desk and sitting on your computer with your back to the window, there would be a lot of glare on your screen and you wouldn't be able to see what you are working on. Except, if you decide to put blinds on the window, which, imo, kind of would be wasting a perfect light source. In my experience, most office spaces have their desks perpendicular to the windows bc of that. Maybe something to think about?
I was going to say the same, ergonomicly (does this word exist in English??) talking, computers should be perpendicular to windows
I don’t know how you don’t have million of subscribers already! I freaking love you and so glad I get to watch your journey. Can’t wait to see how your space turns out. I am so so proud of you! I hope I get to be as amazing as you one day! I am just starting out in DIY home makeovers and I have a lot to learn. I always look forward to your videos. I honestly don’t know how you do it. How do you have the energy for all of this. You’re a superwoman. You are an inspiration and your personality is freaking awesome.
I HAVE GARAGE ENVY AND I AM DEALING WITH IT IN MY OWN WAY.
(Mostly by being happy to watch Danie make this incredible space into a fabulous studio!)
ahhh! Help me with your ideas so I make you proud!
@@DIYDanie You know, as a painter, I've always wanted a polished/topcoated concrete floor. Something that gives that industrial look, but also can clean up all my paint/varnish/resin spills. I think a garage space would be great for that look, though the second floor might require something a bit out of the box, thinking-wise, to get that look.
24:38 re: out growing the fancy window. Don't worry about future you. Design for the now you. If you want the fancy window, go for it!
If future you wants something else, luckily she has the skills to do the remodel herself.
Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷.
I love watching you "talk out" the process.. makes me feel ok about my own processes 😊😂
I was thinking the office might be a nice place to have a reprieve from the productive chaos of the rest of the studio. For this reason, having the desk looking directly through the wall of windows might not be the best way to achieve that. Of course, this might not be a concern of yours! However, when I’m personally in the middle of a project and need to step away or switch gears into a different headspace, I like for the physical environment I move into to be calming, inspiring, and separate from the space I was just working in. Looking directly out the window to the project I’m stepping away from would personally stress me out. But again, that’s a personal anecdote and may not be a limiting factor for you! I’m so excited for you, by the way!! I’ve loved your content for years!
The partial wall of windows looks like a fantastic idea! That way the light isnt just in one spot, there's natural light on the whole floor. If that makes sense and looking forward to the future videos ❤❤
Interesting! I had a totally different vision for the stair area. I was thinking keep it open so you can easily bring large things into the room. So no wall above the diagonal (leave it open) and use that space for the sofa and seating area.
With the landing I was thinking about safety, with hands full and maybe your dog with you, make sure you have enough space. Maybe a larger entryway with one or two sliding doors, so you can easily open it and bring stuff in. ❤
I’m not a builder what so ever but I do love a good organization moment. When thinking of your storage needs, I’d say that writing down a generalized list of stuff you’ll want to have up there, including the supplies for future projects as much as you possibly can; Every type of supply should have a home. To keep it as clean as possible. Simultaneously writing down what shape you think would best fit each item and how you’ll group them together. That way you’ll know the minimum amount of storage you’ll need and what kind (hooks, drawers, dividers, etc). Better than just thinking “I need a lot of storage”
On the stair wall, what if you had a pony wall that comes straight out perpendicular to the door with some hinged industrial style window above? Creates an exra bit of wall space, lets in light, and hinged window is flexible if you're bringing large or weird shaped items up or down
A clear acrylic wall would be awesome! You can use window markers for ideas, and have an opportunity to customize your metal railing incorporating your logo etc...
Planning with you is so much fun. You have such great ideas. What I love is the industrial window between the office and studio. You didn’t add the sink area which I suggest putting on the angle wall and the potential coffee area. A white board would look great on that wall. It is going to be so fun seeing this space become the studio/office of your dreams ❤
I love that you have a cosmetologists chair as your thinking chair!!!
I LOVE your design plan!! Especially the industrial windows (and circular one), and laminate flooring. I would definitely put the wash stand in front of that dormer window, and the coffee bar should probably be near it for access to water.
I would make a half wall right next to the ascending stairs, no door at all. If you have something big to bring up or down, you won't be hindered by a full wall up to the ceiling.
I also vote glass the whole way across 💅 it’s less claustrophobic but also still defines the space firmly.
Love the wall of windows with the window pocket door idea! Gorgeous!
The Loki window would be AMAZING!!!! Totally Nerdy and Timeless both lol
This was so cool to see your inspiration!
Three thoughts that I had while listening.
1) the wall to the stairs could be where you have the big roll of backdrop up top and cabinets below.
2) have the coffee station in your office to one side of the window.
3) you can slide a pocket door into the area that will be storage in your office since the storage space will be enclosed anyway.
I also realised you didn’t really make suggestions for where the coat area should go. I’d suggest close to the staircase or in your office so they are out of the way.
Looking forward to these projects!
Carry the glass wall across both walls....and eliminate the wall in front of the 'storage room'...find an antique door with a glass pane that matches (as best you can) the industrial glass wall. and yes! a bench seat in the window.
If I made one suggestion it would be to reconsider walling off that gable area completely! You get so much amazing natural light coming from the three directions! To keep that area closed off for storage/office space but keep the light what if you made two sliding barn doors? One on either side, that way you would also have lots of room to move things in/out but could open to let that natural light in. I’m so excited to see all the creative magic that will happen in this space ❤
Such a fun time for you as you design your space!! I know it can be overwhelming but remember to give yourself credit for how far you’ve already come!
Some thoughts:
1. Beverage fridge of some sort for beverage area (cold bottled water, cream for coffee, energy drinks, etc.) and electric teapot
2. Built in storage opposite top of stairs: roll out shelves because they will be deep
3. Laminate floor! But add a thin layer of cushion to add the soundproofing/comfort element you were thinking of with carpet squares.
4. Some kind of thick mats/rugs around center work table in the space to cushion your feet while working (like those you can put in front of your kitchen sink)
5. Office window wall: chefs kiss! and think it would look best all the way to stud wall. Maybe instead of custom windows, you save money (?) by using one giant piece, or a few smaller pieces, of plexiglass, and then can use electrical tape for grids or build your own grids to attach to the plexiglass.
6. Put paper cabinet in office behind desk with chair next to it! Saves space in workspace.
7. Use stairway wall up to workspace or wall on right as you enter the space for the fantasy window idea that you were thinking of for your office - but imagine it as a decor piece! Could even have LED lights illuminate it from behind.
Love watching it all come to life for you! ❤
There are some great sink options that folks use in van conversions that might work well for a brushes etc sink in the space. Possibly also with a water cooler type thing for potable water and then you've got most of what you'd need without actual plumbing.
Make a wall art piece that lights up of the Loki window for the wall for the storage within the office. It will give you the moody feels, and if you get tired of it, it is easy to change.
Hi Danie, the circular window idea could be a good idea for the pocket door to the storage space and or the entrace door to your upstairs. I like your idea with the L-shape desk and I would put closed walls to the side and windows only in the middle of the office space. Also you could play with window colors or stickers to change the mood every now and then. For example with "milky" or translucent stickers.
The Coffestation I would put near the seating area for brainstorming. I am looking forward to see what you start with!
I would carry the angle of the stair wall for your entry door. And on that wall, go with your storage cabinet with open shelving above. You would then have your display space and drink station there, along with tool/stuff storage. I would get a rolling, double-sided whiteboard so that you can easily access it and move it to the spot that’s convenient depending on the project. It also makes it possible to use the sitting area as a brainstorming spot 😊 As an avid brainstormer and autistic adult, I’m always looking at ways to make things mobile so that I can move around and change my physical viewpoint in order to think outside-of-the-box!
I LOVE the angles interior window scape and including the window thru to the pocket door. Obsessed!
My idea would be to add an oval track (railing) system over your 360 table so you can put your camera anywhere and it wouldn't take any floor space while filming. I love the window idea for the office space.
This is going to be such a fun process to watch you complete. I have to say, I rarely weigh in on these things but I really love the idea of all windows. Doing the angular part as a wall and the remaining part as windows it’s just so linear. Doing a pocket door with windows and a window wall not only allow more light to filter through into your studio space, but it will bring such an interesting design feature to it as well. The other thought I had while you were sharing your thoughts with us was along the window opposite where we sitting area would go. What if you got a few different rolling carts that contained themed supplies? For example, maybe everything you need for your cricut goes in one cart. All the materials for painting goes in another cart. Etc. then you can build a custom shelving unit almost like a sofa table that allows the carts to be nested in there. You could put doors to hide them or leave it open. does that even make sense? I have quite the visual in my mind lol. Either way, I have no doubts that. This is going to be an amazing transformation. Have a great day.
23:42 glass all the way. You said you wanted the light from the office window to go all the way into the main room. You also said you wanted to see who's coming up the stairs when you're working on the desktop computer in the corner... that all adds up to glass wall all the way. 💖🌞🌵😷
I really like the design you have in mind! I can already imagine how great it will be there.
I would consider swap places the storage room and lockers in front of the front door. It seems to me that if you build a wall and make a storage room opposite the door, it will add to the feeling of an entrance hall. And there will be more space in the office, as the closet will be lower and smaller in size, and there will be a single office space.
I suggest you create a large plain glass rectangle or square window somewhere. You could create different cutout overlays to use over top of it, like the Loki window pattern, but swap it out when you get tired of it or have a different idea.
I love the space! Floors: I would go with LVP (luxury vinyl planks). It looks great, lasts forever, cleans easily, is not expensive, dog friendly... perfect! A 100% YES to the industrial window beetween the office and the film area. It's going to look great!!!
My 2nd suggestion, is to figure out where you want the water/plumbing to go (for the future) where it makes the most sense and what is easiest. Then to rough in as much as you can. It is so much easier & cheaper to do that when all the walls are open than after. If you don’t you probably will never install it… it will end being too much trouble to do in the future.
I would love to see you collaborate with Cliff Tan from Dear Modern (TH-cam channel) on this. He could really help you with the layout.
Here's what came to mind as I watched this video:
I adore the idea for the seating space by the window! And if you do cabinets along the wall in front of the stairwell, I'd suggest doing the white board on the left, with the beverage station on the right, nearer to the seating area.
For the landing area for the stairs, as much as I think Jeff's triangle idea makes sense design-wise, since it would continue the line of that wall, I need to echo the concerns about safety that so many people have already mentioned.
For the flooring, I'd suggest the laminate, as it's the easiest to clean and will help you keep a neater appearance, like what you're looking to create with the white walls, regardless of what color you pick for the the floor itself.
For the office, windows in the door and wall are absolutely the way to go! Heck yes to the pocket door!!! My recommendation for choosing whether to stop partway or go fully across the wall is to consider how it affects your desk, and whether it might be weird to see into your studio from where you sit at your desk, or for someone in your studio to see you when you're sitting at your desk.
Also, if you'te wanting a mural, but you want to keep your workshop and studio with a more neutral pallette, perhaps the staircase would be a good place for it?
I like Jeff’s triangular small landing idea.
Thank you for inviting us to noodle with you! This is so exciting. I can't wait to see what your beautiful Creative Nerd Beast brain comes up with!
Stair Entry: Wide as possible, maybe no door at all, but rather thick thermal drop curtains? That'd let you keep 'em tightly furled & the space wide open most of the time, for carrying gigantic Creative Beast projects, but let you drop 'em to protect from sound/sawdust/cold downstairs, as needed.
Angled Cabinet Wall: Whiteboard will be impossible to reach 50% of over the cabinet for not-Geoffs, but perfect as a window wall drinks station! Light in the stairwell, Gotham-y vantage perch, & most importantly, entry-->hot/cold drink combos-->seating area/central project space is the *perfect* flow to drop directly into a good noodling/Creative Beasting session.
Seating Area: Maybe make the storage cabinet under *every* window a storage windowseat bench, for Kenobi & extra butts in bigger noodling seshes? (Also great for coffee break windowgazes.)
"Empty" Dormer: As editor mentioned, perfect place for mobile wash station & mobile whiteboard/chalkboard(/combo?) to live, along the locker (cubbies?) wall. Open space will help with bigger project chaos overflow, & general airflow, anyhow.
Office Wall: FULL INDUSTRIAL WINDOW WALL W/ TRANSOMS! Love the window-topped pocket door; wide window-topped industrial door, for both aesthetics & storage room access? Leaning into "timeless industrial" could make it full "Birds of Prey" clocktower headquarters you won't grow out of, which already suits the purpose: computers, lots of light windows for overlooking Gotham, urban industrial/vintage academia wood-&-metal L-desk full of pigeonholes & cubbies (shades of Peter Parker's newsroom & typesetting there, too), & a good Comfy Chair w/ tiny hot/cold drinks table in the corner for brooding. You can also pin up project ideas on the windows, classic whodunit/photo lab style! And the iconic window backdrop could even be achieved w/ a freestanding "window" you could hang in the actual dormer window, so you can take it down/swap it whenever you want!
Dormer Windows: Thermal/blackout blinds you leave open most of the time, but can lower against Canuck winter/filming glare?
Storage Area: As @LisaOsterholt suggested, build w/ intentions to later convert to washroom? Perhaps pocket doors from both office *&* communal area, so folks don't interrupt your workflow for their flow? (I'll see myself out.😅) But that also means making sure the pocket doors are substantial enough for privacy concerns, of both sonic & surprise entry kinds.
Flooring/Window Wall(s): Keep an eye out for lots of reclaimed flooring/deadstock? HUGE savings, if you can find it. My folks scored real hardwood reclaimed from a barracks being torn down, for 10% the price of new wood. You could really score if you find a laminate that's being discontinued, for instance, or even several you can paint to match! You might be able to score some/all of the windows for your window wall(s) this way, too, even if it's just for materials for the custom slanted sections, or to make a backlit Kenobi/Creative Beast Bat Signal to put in your office dormer window!
I would say: keep as much light as possible, which means walls with windows as you showed.
Yes, sitting without having your back facing a door, this is a basic in Feng Shui, it is highly recommended.
And having some space when you climb your stairs and arrive upstairs, as said another viewer, it’s also very important.
You have a huge room and work to tackle now! 👏👏👏 Yay!
I love your vision for the space. My humble suggestion for the big beautiful window would be an under window bench, for those days when you need a break to relax and unwind when you are having a big project that may drain you a bit😉💪🤷♀️ thanks for sharing your thoughts and projects with us.
Bring the wall around to a 90 degree angle leaving a hallway on the back wall. Put your door on the right and have a large square landing before entering. Add a closet to the left 2/3 or put the door at the end ( left side) and have a long ish hallway to walk down.or
Put French doors in and have large doors for moving projects in and out…
Definitely go with your idea for the stairs just for the ease of getting large objects in and out. With Jeff’s idea it would be simpler but no amount of pivoting will get large furniture pieces in.
I vote for the industrial wall which lets the light from the window flow into the other room. Glass all the way across. So you are able to see out from your office. Love the pocket door with glass too.
I was literally going to say you definitely need an extra side table if the main table is also your filming area. When you’re working, you’re always going to be looking for areas to set stuff down, so if you have a designated “extra” space, that may make you more organized. A utility cart would be super helpful but still think you need to have ample set-down space.
Glass all the way across!!!! Industrial look will go best with the mission of the space.
Danny I'm 60 and love Loki and that window, also all things Marvel. I don't think I'll outgrow my love for unique things, if you know you know! I have always been a creative person and don't think you'll outgrow the window! Make it out of stain glass! In one of the homes I designed a stained glass window and had my builder install it, every morning when the sun comes up it would cast a beautiful array of colors over my open living room. Do what your heart desires, you'll never be sorry for it!
Remember the size of your materials with your landing and for your vinyl and other tube-like supplies,, you could use PVC pipes to group together inside one of your cabinets. Love the idea of the industrial walls. So very cool!!
Are ya gonna have your Momma help you with the build and decorating?? Now I wouldn't get to the video fast enough!! She's so fantastic!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Your energy reminds me of when I designed my restaurant when I was your age. The things that mattered to me were how would I feel in the space and move around and interact with my customers and employees. Color meant so much to me and the way I wanted my people to feel. And unlike most restaurants I didn’t want to cram tables together, I wanted aisles where people could move among each other and be kinda forced to interact. I did it for 20 years and it filled my heart with so much! You keep doing you gurl. You’re crushing it!
For the photos station, I would def add it to your ceiling in the middle room with your 360 table, then you have natural light when you want it too and can use the table.
For the main entry just think of which way will be easiest when you are carrying stuff up. Then next to that do your coat hooks and maybe some smaller storage for shoes/hats/gloves. I also think do your coffee station with the cabinets below.
For your office, the L shape desk would be great! We made one for my husbands office (he is a musician and uses it for mixing). He has a TV above on a mount also to allow him to see designs better etc. also below it you can use the IKEA Calex for storage or make your own storage under it. And do the windows more general. I’m with you on being a nerd but also the full windows will look so good!
This is gonna be a cool studio!
I like the idea of keeping the landing fully open to the lower level with just a half or knee wall then separate the work space with an accordion or folding glass wall.
I think you should put the L shaped desk the opposite direction. The long side along the window wall, the corner abutting the door and the short side floating into the room. That way you combat “wall-Itis” and create a little hallway between your office and the storage room. Plus, you could turn your desk chair around when you have a guest and create a conversation area from your desk to the arm chair in the opposite corner!😊
I work in a library and we recently turned our computer classroom into a maker space room. Here are some suggestions that might help you in designing your space:
(1) Put casters on everything you can! All of our storage and tables have them and it's fantastic for flexibility and clean-up. Our room has glass walls from about waist up so our storage had to be somewhat low. We have 2 custom made units that have butcher block tops where the equipment goes, clear drawers of different sizes that hold materials and tools, and casters so we can separate them as needed. We have several tables that adjust in height, have casters, and can flip up to use as whiteboards when needed. Hope this helps!
So excited for you! For the office door, what about a glass barn door? No swing space, and the light would not be blocked when it is closed. They’re also a little easier to install than pocket door.