I sit down and cut my material. I have a office chair/w rollers. My sewing area(table) is 29 3/4'' high. I have my sewing machine to the right. My cutting mat to the left. And behind that is my 4ft fluroscent light attached to a wooden shelf. That way my 2 of my 3 dogs, can get on that shelf. And look out side. Take care of yourself.