I posted a pic in the lounge thread and was directed here. So a few before and after pictures.
This is the space I started with. It was somebodies basement workshop that looks original to the 1951 house. Lots of fun nooks and crannies but very little actual bench space. I could fit my laptop and a few things but now really do a project.

So to expand this, I decided to build and extension of "L" coming off the existing setup. I bought some lumber and built a top surface with lots of structural support.

I got the top attached to the existing 2x4s on the bench and built legs on the end. Here is my significant other having sushi to test it out.

I got the first coat of stain on it and started working on the bottom shelf which you can see in the background.

Bottom shelf in and I built a riser with a couple of shelves for more storage.

Ready for work!

Still have a lot of cleanup and organizing to do, but I like how it has turned out so far
