My hubby built me DIY floor to ceiling shelves on two sides of a small room and I use see through boxes..works great. Little bottles hold all the buttons, pins etc...that could very easily get lost. He also built a table 20"x42"...but with the two fold down sides, the table becomes 42"x72" when opened. Not much room left for moving around but it works for me when I need a large cutting area. I can also open only one side for a working area of 42"x46"
When not in use (which is not very often) my machine fits into one large open shelf along the wall of shelves.....everything is compact since as I mentioned, it is a small room....which also houses the computer desk and the TV. WORKS FOR ME......still waiting to figure out the picture process or I would send out a picture of the shelving.