When we moved into the current house it was agreed, wife and I, to have a dedicated train room in the basement because that would be a larger space than an upstairs bedroom. This was conditional on buying the house.
The basement and train room were designed around my layout. The room has drywall ceiling and can lights (now leds), textured drywall walls and thick carpet. Adequate electrical outlets. I like it. What ever design issues I had/have on the layout the room was laid out correctly, if I do say so my own darn self
What you may consider on your room is a pocket door(s) because there is no allowance needed for “swing”in or out. This worked out for me in locating the benchwork in the room.
Hope his helps.
Steven Taylor
