I've been married to the same man for 40+ years, and I don't have a sewing room. We live in a cottage I work off of a 48" sq 36" tall granite top table. Needless to say I picked it out for our dining table. My machine is in a cabinet by the entrance to the house. I have "stuff" everywhere.....when my husband comes home in the afternoon he is soooooo happy I'm here. The only issue we have is with the attic of the barn where my stach resides in plastic containers.