When I first started soaping, I had a very big basement so room wasn't a factor. I had two dining room size tables: One was for soaping and the other for curing. I quickly ran out of curing room and bought two large four-shelf racks that stood side by side. One was lined with towels and used for...
I only make goats milk soaps so my oils and goats milk/lye mixtures are at 100 F degrees or lower. The first time (20+ years ago) I made goats milk soap, I let the milk & lye get too hot and it was a stinky, ugly, orange mess. No more!