I have purchased long sheets of countertop from the local hardware store and sit it on top of cabinets or wire chest of drawers--a lot of countertop for very little money. I also made a pressing table by cutting a piece of wood and attached it to the top of a wire rolling cart with washers and wing nuts. I wrapped the wood in the thermal reflective lining, then the siver ironing cloth, then deco fabric to make my new ironing board. It is on weels and I can sit and iron. I can iron an entire width of fabric very easily. I also bought one of the steam irons that has a seperate base for the water and I keep the base on the shelf underneath. Don't forget to plan for your fabruc storage!