Many people have hobbies, but only a few of these people have real space for their hobby within their home. It’s a strange thing to consider, but our passions tend to be things that are difficult to find room for.
We have all the room in the world for things like eating and sleeping, which are integral to living a healthy and happy life, but having space to practice the things we love can be just as important. So why not make room for your hobby? Why not have a dedicated space where you can indulge in it?
If that’s something you’re interested in, we’ve got a little guide below that could be a lot of help. Your hobbies don’t have to be things you’re constantly clearing away – they can have their own space that you can come back to. With the right set up, you may not ever have to tidy them away again!
Designate an Area That’s Non-Intrusive But Still Spacious
This is the main thing for finding a hobby space. You don’t want your hobby to actually be in the way, but you do need some space to keep everything. So, is there anywhere in your home that fits the bill off the top of your head?
If you need an idea, maybe a bottom corner of your bedroom could be a good place for this, especially if you’ve got an awkward corner that’s doing nothing else? If you can fit a small corner desk in there, with space for storage boxes underneath, your hobby will no longer be a trip hazard round the house.
Make Storage Easy to Move Around
You don’t want your hobby storage to be static. You’ll want it to be something you can easily move from one space to another, especially as you try to find the perfect space to set up a home for it.
It’s why a lot of crafters have mini storage trolleys. They have a space to put all of the tools and materials they want to use, and seeing as there are wheels down below, the whole set can be easily manoeuvred around.
Follow the same idea for your hobby. You can also invest in bags that fold out with pouches for each item, which can then be wrapped up again and carried where you need it. That kind of storage solution is what to go for here – don’t just rely on shelves and boxes that are time consuming to keep on clearing.
Make a Hobby Wall to Both Display and Store Expensive Items Out of the Way
If you’ve got a hobby wall to store the items you’re most proud of and/or cost the most, the same items won’t be kicked around the floor, end up in clutter piles, or be stored out of the way where no one gets to look at them. And any hobby can be stored vertically like this so no need to worry your specific passion won’t quite fit.
Indeed, if you’re a collage maker, this is where you can frame your pieces and hang them according to size, time spent, or how much you like them. Or if you’re a weapons enthusiast and you’ve ordered a Custom Katana that only you own, set up some sword mounts and pop the katana up on them. In any case, come back every so often with an air can to spray off the dust that’s collected there.
If There’s a Spare Room, Convert it to a Hobby Room
Been looking for a reason to convert that spare room? Turn it into a hobby room! Don’t let the idea that it may lead to wasted space hold you back, and don’t let yourself think there could be a million other, better reasons to use the room.
Your hobby needs a space, you need a space to rest and relax and enjoy the activity, and there’s an empty room somewhere. If you don’t want to use the whole room you could simply convert half, but giving yourself a full workshop will always be best.
Take it Outside
If there’s really no room whatsoever in the house, take your hobby outside if there’s some garden space available. A shed, for example, that’s not doing much else than storing the lawn mower. If there’s room for a worktop and a chair in there, you can turn it into a dedicated hobby space.
This will also clear more space inside your actual home, seeing as your hobby will all be kept outside, although your storage should factor in potential exposure to water. You may also want to add some insulation to the inside of the shed, to ensure you can use it all year round.
Don’t Let Waste Stick Around
If your hobby produces a lot of waste, from empty paint pots and blister packs that come with Warhammer to offcuts of wood or plastic if you like working with either of those, get rid of the waste ASAP. You don’t want it sticking around and cluttering everything up, as that can make your hobby feel more intrusive on your home than it should be.
Always have a trash can or appropriate waste disposal nearby to throw things in. Tidy spaces are always more satisfying, whether you’re doing your hobby inside it or not, and you should follow a regular cleaning routine. That might also mean you need to get a dustpan and brush hung up nearby, but if it’s convenient, go for it.
It doesn’t matter what hobby you have, if you want it to be part of your life, make it part of your home. Whether you have the space for a full hobby room or you just need a corner of the living room or kitchen, turn the area into a place you can enjoy yourself. And when it comes to storage, build up high, get some wheels, and don’t let any waste material clutter up the area for long.