I painted mine a yellow..cheery to me!
I used to sew on the kitchen table too..as as soon as one kid moved out..i freecycled the bed and frame. Kept the dresser.
When the other kid moved out, i made it half bedroom,(full size bed), and nursery. I baby sit my 2 year old grandson jack. my room is kinda small..9 x 8..which is plenty big for me..using wall shelving is a big space saver..when i cut, i move the sewing table, on wheels, and move the cutting table into place, also on wheels..havine the peg board also makes use of space..
i have gotten alot of fabric folded...i am really happy about that!