pictures, yes. but i'd remove the decorative molding in that area to set the space apart, aside from adding hooks, etc.

Hi I'll get some photos up. In the meantime, would it be strange to leave the molding up on the other walls, but remove on the walls flanking the front door? I kind of like it! Thank you.

without a photo, i can't sign a permission slip, but i can imagine that its do-able.

Consider moving the door. Or adding one. Again, pictures will help.

Would it be possible to build out a foyer?

Add a small addition if possible.

Photos Pls...

Here are a few pics. The front door, which faces the steps upstairs (52" from door to first step), flanked by dining room to left as you enter (2nd photo) and living room to the right. And a closeup of the wall molding that's on all the walls. Thanks for the ideas.

What is along the living room side of your stairs? Do you have a coat closet? What does it feel like you need to have by the door...a drop zone or shoe storage?

There's just a wall along the living room side of stairs (there's a very small closet around the corner) & yes I'm envisioning both a drop zone and shoe storage (we're a shoe-free household) that's somewhat attractive. It just feels weird that there's no hallway or little nook where this can happen - and that our hooks and keys and shoe rack will be clearly visible in the living room!

I have a similar layout. We currently have a Hemnes shoe cabinet from ikea on our living room side. My window is not as close as yours though. I am interested for additional ideas from your thread:)

Jennifer is this wall mounted? And does your home also have the wall molding?

Hi Maureen! It is wall mounted. I think it has 4 screws in the back. It does not interfere with our base moldings. I love that the depth is perfect. Ikea has a tall one and a wider one. Just search "hemnes shoe" on ikea and you can see what is available. They hold a ton of our shoes as well as keys, mail etc. I have the wide one in our kids basement are and the tall one in the living room.

The backs are mostly open with two support bars that go across that may or not interfere with your moldings. You would have to measure up to see where your molding comes in play. I would be happy to measure the height of the two support bars if you would like.

We also used a coat tree in the corner of our living room.

How about a console table or cabinet with baskets where the robot is? You can place keys, etc. in a dish or basket on top. Baskets or a boot tray could go underneath. A pretty umbrella stand could go beside it.

Something like these?

There are MANY options out there.

A hall tree or a shoe bench would work easily to the left of the door. (Looking at the door.)

Prepac Sonoma White 2-Piece Shoe Bench Entryway Set · More Info

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These are some great options, I just worry about the dimensions. Time to get the measuring tape out again!

Do you have a back door? Does you family enter the front door or is it just for guests?

Good question: This door is the main entry for everyone, hence the need for something not terribly unattractive but highly functional.