I have a sewing room in my attic. I call it "the crows nest". I love being up their in my own world. I have windows and can watch the kids going and returning to school etc. If you can, I would make the best of the attic. My husband installed an electric base heater, which I only use when I am sewing. There is a heat vent, which I keep closed. Have an AC for summer. My husband built me a table (up there) can't take it out without taking the legs off. I hope this helps you. Yolanda