Comfort is the way to go if in the sewing room. I do like to have the space neat and organized when I work, I usually don't though and sewing is less enjoyable when I can't find the pin cushion. or the seam ripper. Solved the seam ripper problem by using circles of stick on Velcro and now attach it to the side of my machine. The same for my small 6" ruler attached to the front. The only hitch is how many times I forget to put it back in those spots when I am finished using them..