This week not only marks the beginning of spring, but also the beginning of a BIG project at my house. I’ve hinted at this in my newsletter, but now the cat is coming out of the bag: my studio is moving!
Yep, that’s right…my home studio and private practice is moving from its current location (pictured above) all the way to the other side of my house. I’m sure going to miss this beautiful room full of windows, but it will make a nice nursery someday.
So why in the world would I decide to move when I have such a great setup now? A couple reasons, actually. First of all, my living room doubles as the waiting room for my students and their families. And since I work up until 7 pm and later some nights, my poor husband and puppy are banished until my last student has left. Second, I wanted a more dedicated studio space with a separate entrance. Currently, everyone enters and exits through the front door and has full access to my home. However, that will change once the move is complete.
The contractor is coming tomorrow to start the renovation of my new studio space, and I can’t wait. The flooring has been ordered, paint colors chosen, and my head is full of decorating schemes. I’ll be documenting the entire renovation and moving process, of course — stay tuned for one last tour of my current studio, and before pictures of the new space!
This is wonderful news, Rachel! I look forward to seeing the changes this spring!
Thanks, Elise! I’m so excited to share the transition with everyone :)
Although you have a lovely home I did wonder what you did with the spouse and dog while I was there. I am sure your whole family will be happier with the new space. Please tell your husband congrats on the award! you must be proud.
Haha! My husband usually works late, and Sadie spends the weekdays at my in-laws’ house playing with their dog. Thank you – yes, everyone will be happier, including students and families. And I will pass on your congrats to Zach!
Dear Rachel,
I have so been in your shoes when my studio was in my home in such a way that it “took over” other living spaces. Way to go to make some changes!!! Having some space between home and work (even when you adore your work) is so healthy. Now, what award did Zach receive? Congratulations whatever it was! I’m so happy for you:)
Thanks, Susan! We are both really looking forward to having our living space all to ourselves. Zach won “Agent of the Year” for his company’s 3-state region…partially due to the fact that he stays at work so late because I’m teaching! Haha. I will pass on your congrats :)
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I am so fortunate to have a seperate access for my studio, and my fiancee sure does love it! When we first moved into the house we had no heat source in the patio access, but now we added heat and my families can wait there and not come through my kitchen. It’s so wonderful to not have to do ALL my dishes ALL the time. If they have to use the bathroom and see me kitchen, they will just have to deal with it! Plus I have found I have a better work-life balance on account of it. So congrats! (Do you have spring break there in the US too? We have the last two weeks of March off here in BC, Canada.)
Hi Roxy! That’s great to hear! I am looking forward to not having to vacuum the entire house every day, since my new studio will be off limits to my golden retriever :) I do have a spring break – but it’s not until April 18. Enjoy yours!