dichotomy Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 After accumulating a plethora of Original Art and Art related items, I've reluctantly torn some funds away from art purchases and invested them into renovating the den into an area more suited to art storage, display, and enjoyment. Thanks to various forums I was able to ensure that the compartments that I'll be storing the art in are left unstained and unpainted. I'm excited for ample plugs, ample shelf space, and a broad surface with overhead lighting to look at art. Any other tips or suggestions? One item I'm really struggling with is a stand for large books. I need something that sets at an angle. I have one of these (https://www.assouline.com/products/a-bookstand-black?variant=8686953857115¤cy=USD&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=342748903411&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsunt_cCw5wIViJOzCh0QHQl-EAQYASABEgIV8_D_BwE) and it measures 13" x 12" but I need something double that if not larger - if anyone has any leads I'd really appreciate it. I had considered some wide pull out drawers like what one might use to store blueprints flat, but it seemed to be too limiting and unorganized, and would also not have much utility as a built-in for any other purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCarter27 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 1 hour ago, dichotomy said: I need something double that if not larger I bet you could easily get a local carpenter you duplicate that same design at a larger size. There are a few things here- https://www.universityproducts.com/exhibit-display/book-displays-and-supports Good luck with the art room reno! dichotomy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 21 hours ago, BCarter27 said: I bet you could easily get a local carpenter you duplicate that same design at a larger size. +1 My local carpenter/cabinet make could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dichotomy Posted February 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 Progress! Custom drawers for comics and art viewing station. That’s a 17 x 22 itoya open. NelsonAI, eewwnuk, NC101 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Looking good! I think some more pictures are in order dichotomy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC101 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dichotomy Posted February 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2020 Not 100%, but here is a wide shot. The tall cabinets flanking the drawers are to store the portfolios. Lots of book shelf space. eewwnuk, batman_fan, JadeGiant and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 My wife has allocated me one corner of a room for comics, and 1/4 of a closet's space for my OA portfolios. Several more cabinets for comics at my parents' place, but nothing I hold too dear there. In a nutshell... I am jealous of man-caves. And often in awe. eewwnuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodou Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, dichotomy said: Not 100%, but here is a wide shot. The tall cabinets flanking the drawers are to store the portfolios. Lots of book shelf space. I think only Gumby or Reed Richards could use that bathoom Rick2you2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, vodou said: I think only Gumby or Reed Richards could use that bathoom Haha, that’s my Narnia door. Did consider trying to hide it altogether but then the heritage and clink offerings appeared and my budget took a hit. exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewwnuk Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Classy set up. Congrats! dichotomy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Very nice - thanks for the additional shot. How close are you to filling the other walls with artwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESeffinga Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 18 hours ago, dichotomy said: Not 100%, but here is a wide shot. The tall cabinets flanking the drawers are to store the portfolios. Lots of book shelf space. Looking clean. Are there windows behind those cabinets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 28 minutes ago, JadeGiant said: Very nice - thanks for the additional shot. How close are you to filling the other walls with artwork? Difficult decisions will have to be made.... The new set up has much less space for artwork, so I’m going to put up some larger pieces and break everything else down into portfolios. JadeGiant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, ESeffinga said: Looking clean. Are there windows behind those cabinets? It’s the basement so the windows above the cabinets that you can see, and then a large window on the wide that is always shut because it faces the tv. So overall excellent for displaying artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Looks like a great room - love the clean finishings. Keep up with the pics - can't wait to see those walls filled. Thanks for sharing! Rick2you2 and dichotomy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 JadeGiant and NC101 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Miracle of miracles. Install went mostly as planned. 95% finished. OCD appeased. The cushions were a gift from Mrs Dichotomy. cloud cloddie, BCarter27, Pete Marino and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESeffinga Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Dig it! dichotomy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
