I have a great cutting table but i have a basement, i bought 6 unfinished kitchen cabinets, i painted them white then stenciled them with sewing accessories, for the top, i bought a 8 foot unfinished door, stained the door and added a trim all along the outside rim, i can fit 2 large cutting mats on top and still have room for a ironing area or for accessories. i love it and it gets lots of use. the rim helps to keep the rulers in place when i am cutting fabric.