This board has lots of ideas for sewing rooms. I took my idea from my kitchen (sans the sink). Although I don't have cabinets I have shelves. In the very beginning it was a spare (my son's) bedroom but he lives up north. My husband had put a 8' long work/craft bench in with couple of small cabinets below. It worked out well and when we had guests, they were able to put their things on the bench. The bench now works as a cutting area. There are 2 shelves above it (6ft long). I have 2 small wire baskets that have long runners that hook onto the lowest shelves. Across that wall are 3 shelves that are 5 ft long. Below those shelves, I have my sewing machine set up. These shelves all can hold my stash. it isn't a large room (I don't have a longarm machine) so right now it works for me. I got rid of a lot of stuff with and without my DH's blessing. But take a cue from your kitchen. Check out the "Quick Navigation" Mission: Organization" on the board.