I was surprised to find I much prefer my sewing machine in the middle of the room and everything else placed around it. I made a pressing board that I keep at a 90 degree angle to my sewing machine so I don't have to stand up. Then a cutting table behind me, a design wall to the side behind the pressing board and next to the cutting table, and shelves to the other 2 sides. I have repurposed furniture from arou d other parts of the house. My favorite is my expedit bookshelf from Ikea, standing tall. I keep my books, thread, big notions, featherweight, iron, and snap press in them.