I have a nook in the bonus room that I sew in. I like that I am in the middle of things as our kids are 4 yrs-12 yrs. Still young. It is on the main floor, off the family room/kitchen area. I could have a huge space in the basement, but it is not finished and way out of the way. For right now I like that I can sew while they play. If I were in the basement, I wouldn't get anything done.