We are driving up toward Chicago tomorrow and I am considering purchasing this cabinet at Ikea. It has a wood top and I thought it would be a great cutting surface WITH storage underneath. No wasted space like I have under my current fold up banquet table. DH agrees that it would be nice looking and I can pop the $500 for it. My sewing area is in the basement across from our family room. I guess he doesn't like all my plastic totes stacked in the corner!! I'm sure I saw someone on here with an avatar of a cabinet like this. If so, let me know how you like yours.