Izy - I tell everyone that I chose a garden and sewing room that happened to have a house attached! LOL
Re the cutting table, check out Ikea. I love this as it's at standing height - I can't cut sitting down and a regular height desk, ie for sitting, gives me backache.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60045393 This link is to the UK site but I think most products are available worldwide. :lol: