I keep my cat in my sewing room but I made her three places for her to lay and watch and I talk to her and get her opinion. I took fleece and folded it on a shelf above my cutting table she loves high places. On the left side I put a tall box with fleece, her scratching place and toys water and food. Then on the shelf I hung a Kincade tapestry and made her a hiddy hole behind it with a soft warm bed for her "I want to be alone time".
Is she spoiled yes but so am I she makes sure of it.
She hasn't bothered my ironing board which I leave up all the time. But don't get me started on Nikki and the lap top computer. She thinks it is hers.