I'm using a corner desk unit that I inherited from my mom. The desk is on the left side, then there's an odd-triangle-shaped center corner unit that works as a connector, then a smaller work surface to the right of that. Both the desk and right-side unit have open storage shelves -- where I keep my thread, machine feet, oft-used tools handy but out of my way. The right-side unit holds a small pressing pad and a travel iron. The center connecting unit displays a metal tiered stand with jars of my vintage button eye candy, plus it has room for any miscellany of my current project. I did set my sewing machine on a non-skid mat. It's the perfect set-up for me.