Mine is in an unfinished basement. It's a nice walkout basement with windows and sliding doors. I had my husband paint the cinder block to brighten up the walls. I also hung up work lights from the ceiling joists. When we built the house we had planned to finish the basement, but with just the 2 of us we dont need the extra living space. I only make about 12 quilts per year so it works for me. Although i drool over the fancy upstairs rooms I see on this site. Our Great room has 22 foot tall ceiling and is full of windows. I fantasize about turning the basement into the living room and moving the longarm upstairs.