I do not have a dedicated sewing area. In order to store my stash out of site I purchased 2 short book cases that I placed behind my sofa. I placed decorative items on top of them so they look like actual sofa tables. I also purchased a wooden toy box at the thrift store that I store my portable sewing machine in and small items like rulers, templates and tins to hold my thread. I made a pad for the top of the toy box so it can be used as seating.