We live in humid Delaware, but I love my unfinished basement quilting room. I have a couple larger windows with window wells and lots of flourescent lites. No walls so it feels spacious. I use a dehumidifier in the summer to keep things dry and it does the trick. It's too cool for hubby, so I consider it my "menopausal woman cave". I can leave it a mess or clean it up at will, and I have lots of space to spread out. If we ever finish out the basement, I appreciate the tips about the moisture barriers. Happy quilting!