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IMHO Have your electric sockets at an easy reach. Mine are all at floor level and I could no longer get down to switch things off at the wall. (and I have to admit there was often too much stuff in the way!) I have resorted to using a remote conrolled extension lead fixed on the side of a cuboard. Take your time - don't rush the planning of your room - you want to enjoy using it right from the start.
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A great book with lots of ideas is "Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space" by Lois L. Hallock.
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hard surface floor, lots and lots of lighting, outlets at counter/table height, a sitting, planning table area, small dorm frig, single-cup coffee pot, several waste baskets, cable tv hook-up, enclosed (like a closet) storage for your fabric and shelves, shelves, shelves, and finally, a nearby bathroom.
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The only thing I would be certain to do is leave out Carpet. Its much easier to clean tile or laminate. Those threads are awful in carpet, and keep the color of the walls light
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Make sure you have a sink with plumbing and lots of shelves.
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Originally Posted by rosalyne
Go to your lumber yard and buy two bottom cabinets. buy and unfinished door (no holes) and cover it. Place the door over tthe cabinets which are at each end. Now you can cut and you will also have storage even underneath the door top.
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A comfy place to sit and hand sew and a nice music source.
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Make sure your cabinets are built-in, and as far as lighting goes, just make sure there is no glare. Hmmmm I like carpet too, but my chair has wheels so better for me if no carpet. My cutting table is made with six cabinets under them for storage, the top is a solid door bought in clearance section from hardware store, I refinished it and trimmed it, fits two cuttingmats that are size 36x30 each. I love it. Anyway have fun and make it your own personnal space.
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Put in as many large windows as you can for the design you're going for if it works for your space. I personally love windows and that natural light is wonderful.
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Originally Posted by MCarleneM
I've been looking at pics of sewing/craft rooms that have been posted here. I have gotten some ideas from them that are really good. My dh is starting to build an add-on to our house that will be 14' x 16'. He said that it will be my room for all my crafts and sewing. Anyone have any DO's or DON'T's suggestions.....maybe from your experience with such an addition? I want it to be my dream room....but I must be as frugal as possible. I am soooo excited!
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