I, too have a small sewing room with 6 tall file cabinets and 2 curio cabinets. I've managed to put a stay in place ironing board and a small desk with my sewing machine in the room as well. I have a small glass rectangular table that sits 90 degrees and touching to the left of my desk. I use this for cutting and assembling and to hold my quilt as I'm working on it with the sewing machine. My chair has roller feet and slides from desk and sewing machine on around the corner to the glass top table to cut, etc. I also use the table and chair to scrap book. Works well for both hobbies. :)