Creativity flows best at times most unexpected. However, when your brain is full of ideas, and your heart is set to roll, you need a place to let your creative side unfold. You could be a dancer, painter, singer, filmmaker, designer, writer, Youtuber, or maybe even a Tik Tok artist, but sometimes you may struggle to get away from everything around you and focus. We have a solution – we’ve all heard about reading nooks and study areas, but have you ever considered dedicating a space to do something different from your routine, to unleash your full creative potential? We have put together a few tips for you that should help in setting up your very own “Creativity Nook” within your home and push you towards achieving a sense of happiness no nine-to-five job ever could!
Plan your Design
Before getting started, it is essential to always plan. This involves quite a few aspects that will make the set-up process easier. Based on your creative activity, you need to plan what kind of set-up you’re looking for. You can also start planning about the kind of materials you want to use. Reading and researching will help provide you with a good blueprint of what your creativity nook should look like. Ask people with similar interests what they would do, and try talking to a few pros within your creative circle to find out what advice they might have in store for your own space!
Set a Budget
Setting up something new or revamping an already existing space can require you to spend a little money. However, what you need to ensure is not going overboard and emptying your pockets. You know what you have and what you don’t. You also know how much you can spend, so make sure to set a budget. While setting your budget, be realistic. Consider all the pros and cons. If there are things you already have or you can use, avoid spending on something new. Nothing screams personalised more than making use of what’s already your own. Plan for things that you need most and if you have a budget to spare, then spend on other elements. Keep it efficient and feasible.
Pick the Right Spot
For you to be at your best, you need to love your space and be comfortable in it. Start by picking your favourite spot. It could be an entire room, or a tiny corner, under the staircase, or even in the backyard; pick a spot that makes you feel at ease and takes you away from your stressful routine. Also remember, you need to pick a spot based on the creative activity you plan on doing. There are no limits when it comes to choosing the right spot. It does not always have to be in the same place, if you like pacing, then you can have a different creative spot each time you chose to indulge, just pick the place that works best for you!
Set the Ambience
The kind of creative activity you’re involved in will decide the ambience. The mood you’re in is also a contributing factor. Maybe you want to paint in broad daylight or you want to sing by a bunch of fairy lights, maybe you want your space to be all bright and shiny, or dark and twisty – It’s completely up to you. You want to play with lighting, add some music, and maybe spray some perfume. Whatever you chose to do, make sure it encourages your creativity and not inhibit your process.
Gather Your Things
Like we already established, creativity comes at a price. While not necessarily expensive, you must be willing to shell out a few from your pockets to make this your favourite spot. Based on what you plan on doing, it is inevitable that there will be a need to gather at least a few things you may require. This could be anything from furniture and lights to a setup that better suits your activity. Most of this should have already have been covered in your plan. All that is required now is for you to put it together. Additionally, if you have the time and budget, you may want to paint the room to suit your vibe or pick a wallpaper and some design aspects that could enhance your creative process. Be it light flowery pastel tones, to dark modern chic tones that work for you, this space should provide you with comfort and inspiration.
Remember when it comes to being creative, the options are endless. Your creativity nook can be anything such as a home recording studio, a painter’s canvas, a dancer’s dance floor, a writer’s corner, and much more. Use this space to let your ideas flow. You don’t have to execute your ideas in your creative space, just gather your ideas and the stuff you need, and head towards any place you want to make those ideas come to life!