Studio Inventory Guide for Homeowners
Studios can serve multiple purposes, from creative art spaces and music production areas to fitness and crafting workshops which makes an inventory guide a bit challenging. In all cases though, whether you use your studio for professional work or as a hobby space, documenting the tools, equipment, and materials within it is essential for insurance claims or construction projects.
Be sure to check out our chapter on Hobbies & Professional as well as our Sporting Goods areas to find a deeper look into each one of these passions. With that in mind though, this guide will help homeowners create a structured inventory of their studio, including furniture, electronics, art supplies, musical instruments, and more.
Types of Studios We are Thinking About
Art Studio: A creative workspace filled with art supplies, canvases, and tools for painting, drawing, and sculpting.
Photography Studio: A space designed for photography shoots, equipped with backdrops, cameras, lighting, and editing tools.
Craft Studio: A crafting space with materials and tools for sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, and DIY projects.
Music Studio: A space focused on recording, mixing, and producing music, often equipped with instruments, DJ gear, and audio equipment.
Exercise Studio: A workout space with equipment like weights, mats, and resistance bands for fitness and yoga.
Furniture
Adjustable drafting table
Artist Stool
Bookshelves
Desk
Easel
Filing cabinets
Folding chairs
Lounge chair
Office chair
Rolling storage cart
Shelving units
Sofa
Studio desk
Workbench
Writing desk
Electronics
Bluetooth speakers
Computer (desktop or laptop)
Drawing tablet
External monitor
Flat-screen TV
Graphic design tablet
Headphones
LED desk lamp
Microphone
Monitor stands
Printer
Projector
Scanner
Smart home Hub
Soundbar
Surge Protector
Tablet
Wireless keyboard
Wireless mouse
Wi-Fi router
Art Supplies
Acrylic paints
Airbrush kit
Artist brushes
Canvases
Charcoal pencils
Colored pencils
Drawing pads
Easel
Gouache paints
Ink and pens
Oil paints
Palette knives
Pastels
Pencils
Sketch pads
Spray fixative
Watercolors
Wood carving tools
X-Acto knife set
Yarn and thread
Photography
Backdrop stands
Camera bag
Camera lenses
DSLR camera
Flash units
Gels and diffusers
Light meter
Lighting kits
Photo editing software
Photography backdrop
Photography props
Reflector kit
SD cards
Softboxes
Speedlights
Studio lighting
Tripod
Umbrella lights
Wireless triggers
Zoom lens
Crafts
Beading tools
Craft glue
Craft paper
Cutting mat
Embroidery floss
Fabric storage bins
Glue gun
Knitting needles
Markers
Paint brushes
Paper punches
Rotary cutter
Scrapbook supplies
Sewing machine
Stamp sets
Thread spools
Vinyl cutting machine
Woodburning kit
Yarn storage
Quilting rulers
Exercise Equipment
Adjustable dumbbells
Balance ball
Battle ropes
Dumbbell rack
Exercise bands
Exercise mat
Exercise stepper
Foam roller
Free weights
Kettlebells
Medicine ball
Pilates reformer
Resistance bands
Spin bike
Treadmill
Weight bench
Workout bench
Workout mirror
Yoga blocks
Yoga mat
Musical Instruments
Acoustic guitar
Bass guitar
Drum set
Electric guitar
Guitar Amplifier
Keyboard synthesizer
Microphone stand
Music stand
Percussion instruments
Piano
Sheet music cabinet
Snare drum
Tuner and metronome
Ukulele
Violin
Xylophone
Drumsticks
Electronic drum pad
Guitar effects pedals
Keyboard stand
DJ Equipment
Audio mixer
DJ controller
DJ headphones
DJ lighting
DJ turntables
External sound card
Fog machine
Laptop stand
Microphones
PA system
Soundboard
Subwoofers
Turntable slipmats
USB MIDI controller
Vinyl records
Wireless mic Receiver
Studio monitors
DJ software
Monitor isolation pads
DJ carrying cases
Home Goods
Air purifier
Area Rug
Cleaning supplies
Desk fan
Floor cushions
Indoor plants
Mirrors
Organizing baskets
Paper towel holder
Storage bins
Throw blankets
Trash cans
Vacuum cleaner
Wall art
Wall-mounted shelves
Window coverings
Yoga mat storage rack
Decorative pillows
Wall clock
Wrap-Up
This studio inventory guide provides a high level approach to documenting all the essential furniture, tools, and equipment needed to run a studio, whether it’s for art, music, photography, or fitness. Check out our additional guides in their respective areas because keeping a well-maintained inventory ensures that everything is accounted for during insurance claims or renovations, helping protect your investment and ensuring your studio space remains functional and organized.