I would check out the photos in this section. My room is smaller than 10x12. When I first began to set up my room, I sat in a chair and acted like I was in my kitchen. Cutting table/area, ironing and design wall. Since there were shelves that weren't going to come down and a big work bench that wasn't coming out. No wall for an actual design wall. So I made mine portable with hangers. I also have a small closet that takes up space. I am grateful I have a large window for natural light. So many ideas though for spaces smaller than ours. You can make it work. Before unpacking those boxes and or bags, I would look to see what's in them, then put them in the area of the room you will assign them to work for you. Good Luck and post photos when you've settled.