Custom Craft Table

bordercars

I am in the process of making a custom craft table for my wife. It is going in the corner of her bedroom and will be 1200 by 1400. I acquired several sheets of blockboard for free which will be the legs storage and top. Im wondering if people have ideas they would incorporate into a top. She likes to do many crafts so will be quite utility.  I was thinking maybe sink in a long ruler on two edges, or do we look at a grid on. paper and then cover with a clear translucent cutting sheet, buy a ready made sheet. Any suggestions on suppliers or what you've done and wish you'd done different or added will help our discussion ( my instructions ) to try and get it right first time. 

Lolfo

I have no ideas to add, but wanted to say this is a wonderful thoughtful idea, and best of luck!

Marcon

In the interests of marital harmony(!), make sure she signs off on whatever the pair of you decide...

Long rulers are always useful - a flat steel builder's ruler gives both extra length and a damage-free surface (wood or plastic don't last). 

Sunken pots for storage of scissors and other tools are best placed at the back of the table, for obvious reasons.

A self-healing cutting mat (as large as you can afford) sunk into the table is likely to earn its keep. If you position this to the side, it gives her a large, solid work surface which may be essential for quite a lot of crafts.

bordercars

Marcon, the long steel rule I had thought about maybe routed into the surface or I considered a paper one under a clear cutting mat. the sunken pots is a brilliant thought. I agree cutting mats are not cheap but I found this site from a friends suggestion which might help others. https://signgeer.com/sign-furniture/cutting-mats ( a non referral site just trying to help others ). 

bit_by_bit

A small hook somewher for a waste bag. I often use small plastic ones. Keeps the place tidy.