Something like this can be done in that corner, sort of a reading nook, etc.

Tht would be my suggestion also, maybe with chairs instead of a sectional so that if needed the chairs could be pulled into the LR

That’s a great idea! I love the bookshelf separating the door from the sitting area. Wondering if it would look good with the room being sort of narrow. I’ll need to take measurements.

Id get a set of nice chairs, a rug, and some curtains on those windows. The bookshelf divider is a great idea helps define a sort of foyer space

I would treat the area as the foyer. A nice bench; spot for shoes, and a coat rack, big rug.

@ GN Builders, I will get you measurements tonight! Thanks so much!

IF you need the storage - A bench under the window and a hall tree on the solid wall next to the stairs.

IF you already have a mud room, I like the idea of a small seating area.

Do you have an office? This area would make a great computer station or office.

@auntthema we do have an office already. I like the idea of a storage bench under the window!

@ GN Builders, here are the measurements and some better pictures. Obviously still figuring out how to decorate so don’t judge by the emptiness!

95” from door to wall with the half window

123.5” width, from wall to sideboard (see photo)

143” width, from wall to wall

Hope that makes sense.

Hi Alexandra,

Thanks for the additional pictures and taking the dimensions...The dimensions in my drawing are right there, I was only a few inches off in the distance between the door and the wall in front of it and a few inches off between the door and the corner. So there will be a few inches less between the door and the bookshelf, and a few inches the other way will not play much into that setting, so something like will work.

This is just an example to give you an idea what it can be done, you can choose other type seating to your liking, I just dropped that in there so you have a visual and IMO that will make a nice reading or hangout nook.

Also, you can make that built-in double-sided, and have books on one side and shoe storage, some shelving with seating on the other. Something like this.

Start with function...what do you need the space for? Can it be a library/sitting area with easy chair and book cases? Office area with a desk and credenza? Play space with carpet and chests for game storage? Round card/games table for cards and puzzles? Sq ft are just to expensive not to make them work for you.

Thanks so much GN Builders!! Love the bench you added. We’re going to look into getting this built!

@ Annie That’s a good plan. I think we need a seating area! We already have an office and don’t have kids, so a reading/conversation area would work best.

A sitting area with bookshelves? A console table? An office? There are a few things you would do with the space. Here are some visuals from our designs: