Greetings!  I am in the process of building a weaving studio--it will have lots of natural light, lots of overhead light, wood floors... and I am wondering what color to paint the walls.  My inclination is to go wth a warm light taupe but curious what others have done.  Being able to thread and see colors is key, though I can always walk outside for the latter task.  

Thanks, Robin

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Thu, 07/02/2015 - 15:41

Sara von Tresckow

Good light and a neutral tone would be paramount. I currently weave in a room with 3 walls paneled in a fairly neutral mid-brown and 1 white wall and it works well with good light fixtures.

What I definitely would avoid is any color that is anything like a clear red, yellow, blue, etc. as it would, at times, clash with what is on the loom.

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 16:12

laurafry

White, to maximize the light in my basement studio.

cheers

Laura

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 16:41

kerstinfroberg

A neutral light gray is my choice

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 20:30

Sue in VT

Mine is white (eggshell) with one wall paneled in a cherry wood.  Natural light is so important.  In winter, I cover my loom when I'm not weaving because the sun is low in the sky and can bake my loom, but the real sunshine is so welcomed in my Vermont winter.  Have fun creating your special place!

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 05:21

Artistry

my first choice is a white wall, it sounds so stark, I know, but it does help with the light, I think. I don't have  that now, but it will be my next paint  job:) Anyways, soon your walls will be covered with holding equipment, awards(!) , yarns, finished pieces, etc.  Something that helps in a studio is a design board. You take one piece of drywall, plywood and cover with a layer  of mid value to light value gray.felt. Use a gray scale To pick out the felt. Michaels or JoAnnes usually has one felt that fits the bill. This will be portable So you can move it around the studio. You can hang your samples on it with push pins and make sure you like your color combos, design proportions , etc., or even magazine inspiration pieces.it of course doesn't have to be that big either! I just tend to Have a lot on there at once.

really enjoy your space. One thing I noticed when touring other people's studios, was those  who were the most productive had a place for everything and could get it at a moments notice. So organization is a must, labeled drawers, clear bins, rolling carts, binders, anything that helps you stay organized, i think you'll be happy about.

have fun in your new studio! It was a joyous day when I got mine. To close the door and have no one " in my stuff" was fabulous! 

enjoy, Cathie

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 00:43

sandra.eberhar…

My studio is in the loft of what was a dairy barn; the "cathedral ceiling" is the roof of the barn.  My wall covering is mylar insulation, which is silver and reflective.  I have lots of windows, but until the insulation was installed it was somewhat dark because of the high dark ceiling.  The insulation makes it cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and bright.  It's odd looking, but for rooms this size (I have two rooms, each 15x30) it's cheap warm.

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 17:41

RuleGirl (not verified)

Thank you all for your input.  I am leaning toward a light soft taupe--I think it might be easier on the eyes than bright white, given the natural light coming in from three walls.  As I look at the color of the bare drywall, it seems that is a good restful tone.

Cathie, I can't wait to organize my studio--right now I have stuff everywhere, waiting for their proper places.  Today the mud is going on the drywall and the scratch coat on the outside walls for the stucco.

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 09:35

Artistry

Too much fun RuleGule! I'm excited for you!

Cathie

Wed, 07/08/2015 - 14:50

RuleGirl (not verified)

I am anxious for it to be done, but one of the upsides of the delays (due to schedules of subcontractors) is that the rag rugs I am weaving for it will be done before the room will be completed.  Robin

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 22:57

Artistry

Elenapearson, you've brought up a good point! Bright light doesnot necessarilymean good light. I use day light bulbs ( 5600degree Calvin, which is daylight degrees) . 

Funny story about bright light and dyeing. Early one a.m. I decided to get an early start and took my SADD light outside for bright illumination. Well, I spent 2 hours trying two get the Ph right on 10 mason jars. It wasn't until the sun came up that i got the true Ph colors, then I realized I needed good natural light not bright artificial light to see true color for me.

Fri, 07/17/2015 - 01:10

cottageweaver (not verified)

My studio is an upstairs bedroom with four large windows, so it's very light.  My paint color?  Benjamin Moore Woven Jacquard, of course!  I wanted yellow anyway, and couldn't resist.