I used to be a kitchen table scrapper. I need my space. I have a room now with a huge desk and several flat surfaces and some times I need more flat surfaces!! Why does it seem it all gets covered up?
I had a really small space for several years when we lived in an apartment. I managed just fine - no more or less productive than I am now that I have more space. I am just more spread out and messy.
I used to scrap on the kitchen table or on an old desk. I have a room with storage drawers and cubbies, and a 6-foot table for my frequently used tools, Cameo and work space.. I do wish I had more flat space for diecutting, tools and workspace. The Cameo requires open space at both ends, which takes up room on the table. I scrap more now but that's because I have more time.
I scrap at a small space now. Although my desk is a good size I still have 2 lamps on it as well as my Cameo and MM tool carousel. It only leaves me with about 2.5 ft.wide x 2 ft. deep space to actually work on.