My New & Improved CraFt Room

Well, the light was installed last night. Woohoo. I think I thought I would have felt differently once it was up and the room was "finished", but it is still lacking a few key things that I am still pondering. For instance, I want to put a desk or storage bookcase under the window on the left, but cannot decide between a few options and what I want it to serve as. I want to reorganize the shelving and add some much needed craft storage and materials. I want to get an oversized black and white (would actually prefer a more antiqued look) world map and put it on the wall on the right. I would love to use bright colored push pins for all of the places we have visited together. I want to buy a sitting chair, possibly white or possibly a bright color to put in the first corner on the right when you walk in. A great place to read a book perhaps. Finally, I thought about painting the top of the built in desk black. Leaving the cabinets and shelves white, but painting the table top black. So, that is why when I look at the picture, I am pleased, but the word "finished" doesn't quite seem appropriate for the room, just yet.

Here's a look at the before:

Here's a look at it now:

Here are the desk/storage options I am considering under the window (all available at IKEA, and depending on the measurements of that space I might be able to narrow it down even more):

The Expedit shelves also have the option of having drawer or door

inserts. I like the mirrored doors below or leave the open shelves as is.

And a some desk options.

I can picture our kids' toys in bins in the Expedit shelf since this room is upstairs with all of their rooms. I can also picture them doing homework at a desk while Mom works on her crafts. : )

I would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback!