Art Studio Renovation in Leduc: Studio Floor Renovations - Month II

It’s the second month of waiting for assessments and evaluations to go through for my art studio floor. What started as a simple update has turned into quite the process!

We removed the bottom kitchen cabinets to properly survey the whole floor. My husband even rented survey equipment to measure the differences across the concrete slab in our 1976 home. We wanted to be sure we weren’t ordering too much—or too little—of the self-leveler.

Turns out, there are some pretty significant high points in my studio area. I had moved my easel upstairs, but the lighting up there is rough. After the surveying was all done, I moved down the basic supplies to work on my paintings. A few years back, I invested in pot lights for the basement, and honestly, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made for my art practice. That even, bright light makes such a difference when you’re working on detailed pieces.

I’m hoping that once the floor work is complete, I’ll be able to get everything back in place and finally start painting in a space that feels grounded.

After seeing how uneven the floor was, I’ve also been thinking a lot about color choices. I’m leaning toward a neutral mid-value grey for the new studio floor. A few blogs I’ve read make a good point — grey won’t reflect color the way wood tones or warmer floors do, which means it won’t influence how I see and mix paint. It’s subtle, balanced, and practical — exactly what I want in a workspace.

While I’m at it, I’m also considering repainting the walls. Right now, they’re a slightly cool grey, but a clean basic white could help brighten the space even more. Fresh paint and even light can completely change how a studio feels — it’s amazing how much the environment shapes the creative process.

Photo of my studio space, unfinished floors and greyish walls

Possible flooring for the studio.

AI imaging my studio space, with neutral grey finished floors and white walls.

I’ve been using AI image tools to help me imagine how the finished studio might look. The photo you see here isn’t real yet — it’s a digital mock-up I created by blending my current studio photos with design notes. I wanted to see how white walls and a neutral grey floor might change the atmosphere before committing to paint or flooring. It’s been surprisingly helpful for visual decision-making — like trying on an idea before making it permanent.

That said, I might need to find a more realistic program next time… the German Shepherd that appeared in this render is slightly more terrifying than my actual studio assistant.