Nicole,

Your suggestion of having your own space is what we've been thinking about for a few months. Our backroom off the kitchen is for daily eating and diningroom usage as well as homework, boardgames, laundry and crafts. The big table works great for that, along with the stereo and 13" TV makes for a nice area. Were thinking about two cabinets where she can store all her craft stuff. Get it out, take over the table for a time and "I hope" put it away. The cabinets will have to be on wheels or casters because they will need to be rolled out of the room a couple of times a year for events like holiday meals.

The garage idea won't cut it for her stuff. The garage is detached from the house and unheated when not in use. Its a car 1/2 woodshop that has never seen a car. I hope to add a small garden shed sometime in the future to get the lawn mower, garden tools and bikes out of my way.

Enjoy, Roy