The IRO studio part one

Hello my blogger buddies I hope you’re all well.

I’ve moved house and I’ve moved to the country and I couldn’t be happier. It’s always been a lifelong dream of mine to live in a more rural part of this great land called Australia. Less people the better. Finally, at the ripe old age of 44, that dream has become a reality.

Last Friday we got the keys then, over the weekend, the wife, two of my daughters (9 and 15) and myself ripped up cheap looking floating timber floors and carpets and then Stained and Varnished the hardwood timber floors.

A mammoth achievement and, needless to say, I was very proud of the kids for all their hard work and also for their positive attitudes.

There’s lots more to do as far as renovations including fixing up skirting boards, painting, remodelling the kitchen and bathroom amongst many other things.

One key thing though is the IRO studio.

Currently the studio/bungalow is like this.

As you can see it has a little kitchenette to the right. Perfect for making coffee and snacks to help me whittle away into the early hours on my minis. With the kitchen I’ll be changing the splashback (backsplash) depending on where you’re from. I’ll also be ripping up the floor tiles. The carpet has already been removed and in place of the carpet and tiles I’ll be laying vinyl planks. Similar to this.

The door in the middle leads to my 15 year olds bedroom. (Yep I have to, partially, share the bungalow with her. At least until she moves out haha). In her room she has an ensuite too but she’s asked me not to poop in there if she’s in her room. Fair I guess… until she moves out!!!

The door on the left in the pic leads to a large walk in robe which my daughter will also utilise. My space, for the hobby, is the main central area which is approximately 6m’s by 2.6m’s. Large enough. Double the size of the cabin I built a couple of years ago.

The plan.

The wall on the left:

This will be my work station with a desk (which will be painted black) some hand made shelves (which will be painted black) and a black painted wall. Then I’ll have this artwork from my all time favourite movie. Can you guess the movie?

The wall on the right:

For this wall I want to clad it in reclaimed timber. Something like this.

This wall will then be lined with shelving of some description with led lighting. On these shelves I’ll display finished miniatures and terrain. Under the shelving there will be drawer units containing supplies etc.

For the centre of the room I will have a permanent gaming table set up with more storage capability underneath.

I’m thinking two of these on their sides with the ability to hold a single 6ft x 4ft board or a 6ft x 6ft board.

There’s also another wall (not pictured) where I could place another storage unit.

Fairly straightforward stuff I guess. I’m going for simple but effective.

I’d then adorn walls with inspirational art that I like and other things like movie posters. I’m thinking Zulu.

So that’s the rough plan. Watch this space for updates on this 1:1 project but please note it might be some time before it’s complete because, according to the wife, a new kitchen is more important than a new hobby space.

Cheers

IRO