Originally Posted by
Tartan
How are your knees? The reason I am asking that is my sister is entering retirement this year and they are adding a main floor bedroom on their house. Her knees are not good and she can't handle the stairs anymore. If your sewing room is on the main floor you can just walk in rather than climb the stairs to get to it.
This was my first thought also. My knees are getting weaker these past few years and hubby is due for knee replacements. I wish we didn't have stairs at all but I do have my sewing room is on the lower level.
Good lighting is also a priority as you age.
Good Luck with the renos.