After we spent the first 20 years of our marriage in the Navy traveling around, living in base housing or rentals,I had every type of space to work in, often on the dining table, bed, etc. For about 15 years had our own shop, craft business, and had room to leave everything out. Now we've downsized and have my own shop, built within my DH's shop. So it is quiet and bright, have work tables, design wall, long table for machines, plenty of storage. I love it.