From depressing office dark to photo studio bright!

If you have a room with lots of windows, you can have a home photo studio!

This use to be a very messy basement office I detested being in. Now? It's where I play with my passion's work to my heart's content. Talk about a mood enhancer on all fronts!

Price indicated is for the curtains and brackets.

Time: 7 Days Cost: $60 Difficulty: Moderate

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This south facing room was the perfect candidate for a home photo studio. A farm table was outfitted with wheels for the perfect neutral prop.
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The other side of the room use to house one messy depressing office. Well, no more! (see blog post for after and the transition)
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Homemade curtains were created with pipes as curtain brackets and gauzy cheap sheets as curtains. They are perfect for allowing the light to pe...
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The ceiling was covered in pine tongue and groove for some added character. Then the entire room was coated in white. Tip: add two drops of brown (from the...

To see more: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/06/my-home-photo-studio-reveal.html

17 Comments

Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

WOW!!! It's amazing what paint will do! I love your industrial curtain rods too. I have GOT to get it together and cull through some of my plants so that I can use my sunroom. Nice job...it's AWESOME!!!

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Storywood Designs Raleigh, NC

Donna, what a gorgous renovation! I love all the light.... wish I had a spot in my home with that much of it coming in. I love the pipes turned curtain brackets.

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Terri J York, PA

lol Donna, because the messy desk picture looks just like mine. Great transormation, and maybe if I would clean up my desk, and do something wonderful w/ that room, I would actually use it to work at!

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Carol S Greenville, RI

Plenty of room for large to add color and oxygen - When winter rolls around just ad clear shower curtain to keep out cold air and drafts. Do you have plan for your desk area as well?

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Marilee H Youngstown, OH

Love the room, and especially the window treatments. Can I guess on the string? Mop string, maybe?

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Better Outdoor Living at ... Columbus, OH

Very nice!

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Carolyn Bostic Springfield, MO

Carol S, I like your idea of clear shower curtains over the windows for draft & cold protection. Anyone have any idea how that could be applied in a roller shade window treatment please? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Carol S , the desk area was left bare for moving props. I thought I would take more pictures with that area as the background, but have quickly found I get better shots where the windows are. So glad I have a ton of curtains up for the backdrop!

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Becky Blair, NE

Great space Donna. So fresh and crisp looking. Love the curtain rods.

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Meredith K New York, NY

This is just brilliant, Donna! You've inspired me to turn one sunny / unused area of my new space into a studio! xoxo

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Mimi S Greensboro, NC

Love this transformation! It gives me some much needed inspiration! I love the look of sunlight through the curtains. Such a soft yet crisp glow. I'm working on finally creating a space for me and this give me some great ideas. Enjoy your newest beautiful space!

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Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

What a wonderful, sunny work spot you have created! I'm sure you'll especially love it during the winter months! Always love your posts, Donna : )

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Chipping with Charm, Laur... Elk River, MN

Looks like "Heaven" to me :) I want one too!!

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Thanks so much everyone! It's such a wonderful playroom. :)

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DIY 180 Lakeland, FL

Donna, I love your room. Beautiful windows.

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Karla johnson Hermiston, OR

i love the white do you remember what brand and color.

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Jan M Noble, OK

Excellent job!

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