Well in a way I have my sewing machine set up the way I dream of. I work in a U shape shelves to the left to fill up and a foot or so of space for my pin cushion sewing attachments what ever and an ironing surface to the right to press while working it also serves to support my larger quilts as I finish the top and quilt. Definitely want the machine lowered to have a level surface for working. Since I need to get up and down I have a light table that I use as my cutting table it is wonderful. Otherwise the ironing surface also doubles for trimming and cutting smaller blocks. I will post a picture on here for you in just a bit. Mine is not wonderfully constructed but it works for me. This is the configuration that I have used for many years and it would be nice to have it built I do have drawers and shelves at my fingers which I really like as well.