Jratcliff

As someone else mentioned, I would investigate cork flooring. What I've seen looks great, mutes sound, and you could still find the pins. I also do a sweep with a magnet from time to time!
At one time, I was in a converted garage with cement so I had the epoxy flooring put down. That was awesome! Although I don't think you could do that inside the house.

tutt

We had luxury vinyl installed and I love it. It's easy to keep and find dropped needles and pins

BellaBoo

I have white ceramic tile in one area of my sewing room and carpet in the other area. (two rooms opened in one) I like the ceramic tile area the best. I have the cushioned floor mats on the tile by the ironing and cutting tables. The carpet absorbs the noise and gives some cozy to the room. The tile gives a bright clean look.

donewith13

I would go for wood .Clean up is easyer.

kentuckyred

Concrete and it's not bad. I may put down some laminate or vinyl to soften it up a bit, warm it, but my chair rolls easily and dropped pins are easy to find. It looks like just about everyone recommends getting rid of the carpet

sunnymom

I have tile in sewing room. However, I am always cold and I put in carpet. I love it! I will say it is harder to clean but much nicer on my feet and to keep me warm.

JudeWill

Sewmary's right. Carpet is a nightmare. I hate, hate, hate mine for all the reasons Laura said. Would rip it up & put down wood in a heartbeat if I could afford it.

majormom

Absolutely go with a wood floor! If you have a rolling chair, you will have a much easier time using it on a wood floor. I actually broke a rolling sewing chair that came with my machine cabinet, because of the fact I have carpeting on the floor and it was so hard to push that chair around!!! Now obviously there are carpets with shorter naps which may not pose a problem, but if the carpet has much of a nap at all you will have to really push to get that chair to move where you want it to go!

new-quilterRN

Love my hardwood floors DH put down.
Just use swiffer for threads and magnetic extension wand for needles and pins and they show up easily.

misskira

I have short loop carpet in mine. It was there when we bought the house. Works great! Things don't get lost in it, my chair rolls just fine, and it's warmer. I think it muffles sound as well.