I didn't use any computer aided set up model. I've always set my shop up with the things I use routinely close to my bench (s). I have three separate benches in my small shop (9' x 15') One bench is 2' wide by 6' long, I use it for leather work and pen assembly etc. and it has a small vise attached to it. One bench is 2' wide by 4' long and has my small lathe and pen press attached to it. It also has my lathe tools and some other stuff, but not much. My biggest bench, and heaviest, is my very first work bench. It's made from a full size sold core door that I was given it has a very beefy undercarriage. This is my all around bench and I use it for knife making, reloading and lots of other stuff. It has a very large Wilton vise on it that probably weighs close to 80lbs. All my benches have shelves that allow me to get more stuff under them that I use routinely. All of my benches have shelving above them that stores the stuff needed at each bench. I also have shelving on almost every wall in my shop and I have 9 1/2" walls. Over each bench is a 4' LED light on it's own switch. I also have LED swing lamps and some very small spot lights over each bench. To the left of my lathe/pen press bench I have by 6" x 48" belt/disc sander, next to that is my drill press and next to the drill press is my band saw. There is one 4' LED shop light over those and again, on their own switch. On my back wall I have my large lathe, jointer, shaper and scroll saw. My Makita planer is outside my shop as it's way too big to store inside the shop. Next to my leather bench is my table saw which is on wheels that lock so I can move it where needed. I have a small shop and for pen and knife making it works well. On bigger projects I need to take some tools outside the shop to do the work. But it work, easy to heat and is very comfortable. Long way to say that you should find ways to cut steps out of your daily work routine. Keep tools that you use a lot near by, those that only get occasional use should be stored but away from your most used tools. My old shop was 24' x 24' and what I found myself doing was spreading out which caused a lot of extra walking around plus constantly forgetting where I'd put stuff. I don't have that problem with my new shop. Enjoy setting up your shop and remember you can always change things around if needed.
