I use an XL industrial door (came out of a hospital and is very heavy) on top of 2 filing cabinets. The door was originally an oak color... and I stained it a dark mahogany. The filing cabinets have a small drawer at the top with a slide out tray and a larger drawer at the bottom. I absolutely LOVE it and have used it for over 20 years. It allows me plenty of room to sew, cut fabric, fold fabric, paint, etc. lol Mine, however, does not have a place cut out for a sewing machine.... as I have several machines that I use.