If you plan on doing any machine quilting, plan ahead as to where you position your machine so you can have a large surface to hold your quilts. I arranged my machine cabinet so I can put my ironing board to the left of the cabinet and lower it to the same height when necessary to add surface area for machine quilting. It "lives" across the room except when I need to machine quilt. I also have a small table back to back with the machine cabinet which holds my serger and baskets of stuff. This can also be cleared off for more surface area for quilting when needed.