Starting over....again!
 

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looks like you've got a great area there all ready for lots of creativity!

Can't see how large the white cabinet is but if it's big enough can you find another similar in size, attach a large piece of plywood and turn it into a cutting table? or like your cabinets with your stash, put two together and attach plywood to it. Once again how about a large executive size desk or wooden dining table.

wow, nice room, wish it was mine

What a great room!!!

I have two rooms on the second floor of our house but wish I had a nice huge basement with lots of light to spread out more. Enjoy your room.

phenomenal room, fun to work in

What a great creative space! I am having basement envy.......
(luv, luv, luv your choice of wall colors-well done!)

See some great areas-Best of Luck getting it all together

What a great space! I think I need a basement to.

What a gorgeous "lair" you've created....great use of the space but really lovely too. You've inspired me!

I agree with "tessagain". You have a gorgeous area and my only other suggestion would be to put (whatever or however you design your cutting table) it in the center of your room so that you can walk around it.

Great sewing space....

Wonderful space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It looks like a great room.

Wow, you did wonders with your basement. It give me food for thought to take over our basement since it's really not used by anyone. But I have questions for you. What kind of lighting are you using down there? What kind of floors do you have? How to you keep out the musty smell? I run a dehumidifier all summer but it seems to still have that musty odor down there.

Great sewing space!! Looks like you are having fun making it yours! :)

Looks like you have done a great job live in it and use it for a while and the changes you need to make will make themselves known

This is totally awesome!!!!!

lots of space to be creative in

You have made a great use of your space! All the little nooks and crannies are such wonderful conversation areas as well as being functional. Thanks for sharing.

Me too! What a great room.

What a fantastic room!! Have fun!!

I run a dehumidifier as well, I also have some windows ( very small) that I open when I can, which will most likely be in May. I have two banks of fluorescent lights and task lamps near the sewing machine and cutting table. My machine has fantastic lighting and that hasn't been a problem. I usually have a wax melter and several candles going while I am working, but that is for my own enjoyment. As I began to use the room more the musty smell lessened and disappeared. The basement is connected to the duct work and ventilation for the rest of the house. I have laminate flooring over concrete and used the best vapor/moisture barrier I could find ( got it on amazon) I haven't had any issues with the floor. I solved the problem of the cutting table by getting a Sullivan hobby table and I made my ironing cover for it. It stays folded when not in use and I moved the low white cabinet into the longarm room, where it is easily accessible but not in the way. Hope that answers your questions....the only other thing that has come up is my DH complaining that he didn't get any room in the basement...lol He can keep the garage!

I sew in the basement as well. The only thing I don't have is a display wall. I will have to figure that out one day. Love your space looks way neater than mine!

I have half the basement also. likewise, I keep a dehumidifier going. and we used moisture barrier paint on the cement walls, and floors. I have linoleum tile down. like to be able to Swiffer up dust and threads easy. pieces of carpet here and there. just put flannel up on my design wall today. I used sheets of insulation.