I sew in my basement It is a totally unfinished space with cinder brick walls and a concrete floor. I painted the walls cheery colours and bought 4 nice utility lights from COSTCO and they are hanging about my cutting table and my mid-arm. I love it down there! I don't have to keep it tidy! I have my laundry down there too, so I get the laundry done while sewing. I have a dehumidifier running all the time to keep the moisture down and it does help to keep it warmer in the winter. I bought a set of rubber mats that connect together like a puzzle and use that to stand on at my cutting table and at my mid-arm. They keep the floor cushioned and warm. I don't have to worry about spray basting down there or using my starch.