I have a regular center light in the room with 2 lightbulbs; I have a floor standing Ott light that I use when I'm piecing or at the machine; My machine has 2 lights; I have a mounted florescent light over my cutting area-only turned on when I need it; I have a mounted florescent high on the wall that used to have my design wall- and in the evenings I turn it on and it helps brighten things up & helps when I need to delve into my fabric closet. My motto... you can never have too many lights or assessable electrical outlets!