Margo has many good points. I have hard wood floors that we installed ourselves. We got it at Home Depot and it was unfinished oak and it was a lot of work but it is beautiful and cost less that the carpeting we put in our small bedroom. You might check into this if you don't mind the extra work.

Congratulations Sylvia! I can just tell you what works for me....I like white walls and furniture both to reflect as much light as possible, (senior eyes need all the help they can get!) and because I don't work well with a lot of clutter, and cabinets with white doors help that. It also protects the fabric from light that might fade it. I like a hard surface on the floor rather than carpeting because a sewing space will always have dust and threads and pins that need to be swept up. If you are installing special lights, I like the new florescents that have "natural light".
There is a book called "Dream Sewing Spaces" that will probably give you lots more ideas. Have fun, and keep us posted!!
SEW LONG!

Congratulations on moving out of the basement! Can't wait to make the same move, myself! As far as wall colors maybe something light, on the pastel side? On the HGTV.COM site they do have suggestions for different settings.

Maybe regarding the type flooring perhaps laminate flooring if it doesn't work in contrary to the style of the house with a few area rugs in key locations ie. at the cutting table,etc.

As far as lighting, maybe track lighting to spot specific areas, if you don't have the flexibilty to install pot lights along the perimeter of the room, most definitely you need ample lighting around your cutting table and your design wall, something that will not cast shadows on your work.

Perhaps while planning your renovation you could consider installing fixtures that fit CFL's or perhaps using carpet remnants as area rugs. Just thinking Green here.

Congratulations again.

Lissette

Lucky you!! I can't wait till all the kids are really really gone and Ican set up my studio. Have fun!
Sherry

I am out of the basement!!! I am finally getting a real 'quilting studio'. I need some advice.

Is there a wall color that is best suited for creating?

How about carpeting, looped or not? Hardwood is out of the question...too expensive.

What kind of ceiling lights for task lighting?

I welcome any advice or suggestions.

Thank you in advance,
Sylvia in rainy NH