Have a 11' x 40+' walk-out lower level/basement space with furniture layout challenges.

At the east end (15' of space with 4'x6' window), I plan to have a sofa bed, trunk, trestle table, benches and bookcase. The upper floor stairway leads to this space.

Next, am thinking of some sort of partition or cubicle enclosure 5' high, and 8-9' on three sides (U shaped), that would shelter from view my upholstery and sewing machines. The open end would be three feet in from the south wall that has another 4'x6' window.

Beyond the partition, various file cabinets, compressor. bookcases, and indoor gardening shelves claim the space. Maybe another partition here? There is also an outer door at this end.

This layout allows a 4-5' hall space at the north side.

Walls are drywall, painted Behr med cream.

Dropped ceiling not yet in place. Lighting to be redone.

Floor to be painted with Lowes garage floor paint next spring.

This space will be my no-TV reading, sewing-quilting-upholstery retreat and crafts area for grands in summers. I really want the above 5' space open.

Is there any other option I should consider to obstruct direct view of the machines? Folding screens are too fragile.