Decorating on a Budget – Making a Studio!

Wiggles Pig here again. Well, Webkinz fans, it seems like I’m getting quite a reputation for creating marvelous rooms on a not-so-marvelous budget. My latest project? I have a client who asked me to create a funky multi-purpose studio where she can work and occasionally hold meetings. That’s a pretty tall order from someone who had only $2,500 to spend, but you know how I love a challenge.

My favorite walls for creating an airy studio are the Elegant Exposed Brick. I just love the eclectic mix of colors and textures. When you’re trying to create several work areas within one room, it’s a good idea to keep things bright so the light pine flooring gives the illusion of more space.

I spotted the bamboo desk and shelving the minute I walked into the W Shop.  I knew the natural material would be perfect to add interest to our studio – and the price was perfect too. I love to re-purpose things, using items as something other than what they’re intended to be, so I thought the rattan toy box for $100 would make an ideal work surface adjacent to the desk.

I added industrial flair with a drafting table and Shining Shop Lamp in the corner. For our meeting space, I couldn’t pass up the dance recital chairs – their price tag of $85 each had me dancing with joy!  I paired them with a simple wooden table. And an old-fashioned clock for just $70 will ensure my client’s meetings always run on schedule.

My one splurge? I couldn’t resist the Ancient Monkey Mask at $300. But that’s okay. Because I didn’t monkey around when I was shopping for this studio, there was enough left for the mask and even a little to spare.

56 Responses to Decorating on a Budget – Making a Studio!

  1. Veronica says:

    OOOOOOOOHHHHHhhhhhh! That’s pretty nice! I’ll make it!!

  2. atterrag says:

    I like to look at all the different ways to decorate rooms. It helps to give me new ideas for my rooms. This studio is not bad. Especially for the amount of kinzcash spent.

  3. MDIChickadee says:

    Classy, tasteful, fun! Great job!

  4. ME says:

    i just wrote a whole long thing but it erased by mistake so now ill just say it in short. its gorgeous and even though its more for a boy i love it. it ROCKS!!!!!!

  5. angus says:

    Cool, Wiggles Pig. I like it and all, but it isn’t really my style. Sorry Wiggles Pig, but I just couldn’t live with it. But anyways, it looks great for the client. I love the desk with the lamp and map it looks like their in the middle of a plan… Oh well. I still think its cute, and if I had to choose between a pink room and that room, it’d be that one, because I can’t stand a lot of pink. My kind of colors are purple, blue and yellow. They all inspire me, oh and I am a girl just so you know.
    ~angus~

  6. alibeth240 says:

    Random ?
    Who is your favorite webkinz person?
    examples: like pj collie or amanda panda!
    mine is PJ Collie

    • No Name says:

      YUCK I totally dislike the girl at the Kinzstyle Outlet. I memorized her lines by heart she said them to me so so so many times!! I quote, “What’s up? You’re hangin’ in the Kinzstyle Outlet!!! The COOOLEST (lamest) clothing store around!!! My name is Pollie Jean Collie, but YOU can call me P.J. ;) …. This is where you’ll find all the HIP, FUNKY, and FASHIONABLE threads that will keep YOUR pet lookin’ stylish! You can ALSO try the clothing machine where you can TRANSFORM your old outfits into BRAND NEW ITEMS!!!! Or become a FABTASTIC fashion designer with our very own Tshirt designer!!! And don’t forget to check out the SPECIAL item on the table IN FRONT OF ME! It changes all the time so keep comin’ back for TOTALLY RAD deals and maybe even a SPECIAL surprise!!! ” Arte is pretty cool. Your room is awesome wiggles pig!! Your best work yet! ;)

      • Poodle Girl says:

        Gotta love PJ, am I right? LOL…. If she just drives you crazy with her super-long speach EVERY time you log in and go there, just go to the map and back. Then it’ll sound more like this: “What’s u–” And then: “Hey there fashion fanatic. Welcome back!” Or something like that, I don’t remember…

    • tigitiger says:

      OOOPS……………… Looks like that job was PRETTY TRICKY better luck next time check the clock to see when u can do ur next job!!!!!

  7. Abby says:

    does any one have the amanda panda dress?? tell me if you do . yinyang09

  8. sfulrar5 says:

    Wow that looks like a nice studio!!!

  9. loue354 says:

    HERE IS MY TIP ON HOW TO DESIGN CHEAP ROOMS…ALWAYS USE WSHOP COUPONS WHEN PURCHASING ITEMS…YOU CAN DESIGN A FANTASTIC ROOM CHEAP THAT WAY!!!!!!!!

  10. TheWebkinzWarrior says:

    SWEEET!!!

    • FireFoxAlice says:

      I LIKE IT, BUT IT’S NOT MY STYLE YES, I AM A GIRL, BUT MY FAVORITE COLOR IS BLACK. I LOVE BLACK@

      • TheWebkinzWarrior says:

        It’s not really girly style! It’s both genders! Oh and actually black is my 2nd favorite color! My 1st is pink. I’m not a girly girl however. I’m not a tomboy either. I am both I guess because pink is my favorite color but I am not a girly girl because I am not into clothes and nail polish and jewelry and that kind of things girls like. ;) :) :lol:

        • pink pink pink 123456786 says:

          i love all colors except brown lol it makes me gag when you paint that color lol……

        • kzuop9 says:

          My favorite color is GREEN 2nd BLUE some people say they are more boy colors but I DON’T CARE!!!!!!

        • 8-Paw says:

          My favorite color is light turquoise. I sorta ditched pink when I was younger and now bluet blue is my second favorite color while silver is my third and black is my fourth. I’m not into nail polish either. But occasionally the necklace my friend gave me is WONDERFUL. I hate yellow. I just hate it.

        • kinzgal says:

          I’m not much of a girly girl ether, I’m more tomboyish, LOVE snakes, spiders, almost any bugs, frogs, i have a pet turtle and salimander (i’m not much of speller either) I like pretty rings, I HATE shopping for nice clothes, i like T-shirts and pants thats all i need (just have to convince my mom that…) I LOVE pink! 2nd orange, 3rd green, 4th black, And i HATE yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          • Poodle Girl says:

            I’m more tomboy-ish. I guess it’s ’cause I have four older brothers and didn’t have a sister till I was three… I love climbing trees, Star Wars, video games and reptiles/amphibians, etc. I do NOT like shopping (though my mom wishes it, also) and I occasionally do funky things with nail polish. I am hard core into jewelry making, but nothing fancy, nothing flashy. It’s mostly natural colors and textures. In other words, hippie jewelry. XD I am sick of pink ’cause I used to love it SO much.

      • mks101 says:

        I have to agree; black is my absolute favorite color!

      • puppyeyes1979 says:

        Black is not a color it is a shade. :)

      • ELIZA says:

        I LOVE BLACK TOO!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! :-0

      • riclehan is my username add me firefoxalice only!!!!! says:

        me too no way whats your user for me to add you or my is riclehan

    • Tilde0213 says:

      Do you wanna be friend with me on webkinz? my user name is: Tilde0213

    • Sydney says:

      First of all, please stop talking in caps, it looks like your yelling.
      Second, I’m just gonna save my kinzcash and get an item like the Ancient Monkey Mask, but not that expensive. Maybe I’ll just get nothing for that side of the wall. Easy!
      Third, WebkinzWarrior, you and me are just alike!

    • Biddy8063 says:

      I love how u make over rooms with such low budgets i should try that!

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