When we became empty nesters, I rejoiced that I would actually get my own sewing room. But before I could organize it, every stray piece of "stuff" was loaded into it by my DH who was "just straightening up." Then he would complain about the living room, which had become my quilting room, since there wasn't anywhere to sit (except at my machine) because every surface was covered with fabric, tools, etc.
Well, we just did some painting and cleaned out the garage and had 12' of shelves built -- 4 shelves x 12' = 48' of shelf space. So this weekend, we are emptying all the "stuff" out of what will become my sewing room. And I'm having 12' of shelves built in there. Then we will arrange my sewing tables and cutting table, then slowly move everything back in. That will give me the opportunity to sort fabrics, tools, etc., and decide what to keep and what to give away. everything will have a "home" and hopefully, I'll be able to keep it straightened up with just a little effort.