Visiting Franklin & Marshall–dream studio inspiration
Well, I took remarkably few photos during this visit, because I figured I’ll have other chances, and this weekend was really for Eli. As part of his AP Biology class this year, his teacher assigned them a major research paper in Fall for which they had to find a published article by a professor at the college they hoped to attend. Eli contacted Professor Blair, who did a paper on a biology topic that was a subject that some might find dry but Eli really enjoyed. She offered to give him a tour if he made it down to the college, so we took her up on the offer. She took us around the science building before the official “visit day” activities became–really wonderful.
So what do I do…spot furniture and stuff in the science labs that I think would be AWESOME studio furniture and additions!
or…..
I’ve got a table I love, an old IKEA kitchen table with a drop leaf, for which I made a platform of plywood with casters, so I don’t need the above. I love the history of my table (has scratches on it from my first beloved cat, Cassie), but this is a mighty fine looking piece. So hope the ideas might help some of you, dear readers! But I really, Really, REALLY want that drip-dry for containers thingy!
May 11th, 2016 at 10:08 am
I can give you a clue on the chair. Surf through Staples and look for a drafting chair. They are higher, and yet, one day I needed to sit really low at my design wall, and it went that low. Mine is fabric covered. Don’t know about the “leather”, but they are out there.
Periodically, colleges have surplus sales. WSU does on a regular basis.
May 11th, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Perfect and indestructible … The Martelli systems are comparable, with the exception of the sinks.. Their tables are able to be turned and are on a hydraulic lift system!
May 11th, 2016 at 1:45 pm
Just a head’s up, once you add ‘science’ to ‘equipment’, the price doubles. There are places online that sell used stuff, that might be your best bet. My issue with drying racks is that a part of them is blocked by the faucet, and they usually drain onto the counter…so unless you have a lot of small things to hang on them, maybe not so practical.
Those countertops look like standard epoxy lab tops. They’re resistant to everything, and priced accordingly.
Not trying to be a downer, cause lab stuff is way cool, but try used first.
May 11th, 2016 at 5:28 pm
Hope you find what you can use for less cost than you would think!