i'm also in an unfinished basement - but painted the walls a sunshiney yellow, laundry room is a pretty green. I have plenty of ceiling lights and i do have space heaters down there for the winter and gotta wear shoes on my feet to keep them warm(i'm a slipper sock person) I do have carpet on the floor thru out the basement, so it isn't stepping on cold concrete.
Love being able to leave the mess!!!
I hand quilt, and i have the frame set up in my office