I'm short, so it's hard for me to find a cutting table the right height. I also have a small sewing room and everything has to be multifunctionable. I researched and ended up buying a drafting table. It folds down to 6 inches in depth. I can adjust the height and when it is up I can set it along the wall that the baseboard heater is on and not worry about blocking the heat. A 24x36 mat works.
I also can use it in my kitchen when I bake cookies. I will just cover it with an oil cloth.