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useless space need help

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

Painting my upstairs hallway and need ideas on what to do with this space. Approximately 4 x 8
Please help


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  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    A great place for a comfy chair and ottoman for a reading nook with or without bookshelves or maybe just book shelves against the wall. Or, it could have a little desk hideaway. Or maybe a cozy window seat at the end or that is an L shape against the wall.


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  • 5 years ago

    Thank you so much for all your comments, I originally had thought that it was to narrow for a chair and bookcase.

    I feel much better about it now. I’ll send more pics when done.

  • 5 years ago

    I think it may be too narrow as most chairs are 3' so it will probably feel squished, but I love the idea of benches & book cases (or a bookcase bench?) maybe with a larger window seat bench at the end. Maybe some wall sconces.

  • 5 years ago

    Looks a lot bigger when empty .every tome I have tried to put a chair it did seem squished. I love the idea of the curtains the same with as the landing I think that will make a big difference.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Don't you wish you could carry the floor over?

    Smaller scale chair?


  • 5 years ago

    And bookcase on the wall

  • 5 years ago

    View from the left side top of stairs

  • 5 years ago

    Linen closet ,two bedroom doors, and when I turn another Door going into the bathroom and then another bedroom

  • 5 years ago

    I was also thinking about painting the doors a darker color

  • 5 years ago

    Way too many doors for such a small space

  • 5 years ago

    I think I have a lot of work cut out for me

  • 5 years ago

    I once had a designer tell me my space was "death by a thousand doors."

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    If you didn’t have young children (with bannister too close) a hanging chair by the window would be a great place to read. You could add a series of framed prints on the long wall, a hemp or sisal runner and rattan blind. You may not like this look, but any coordination of like items would make a unique space.




  • 5 years ago

    I love it when desks face a window, so that's what I'd do. or a shallow credenza that fits along the right wall. you can never have too much storage!

  • 5 years ago

    OUCH,,,,,

  • 5 years ago

    The hanging chair could be fun

  • 5 years ago

    The ouch was for the comment on death by doors. I like the hanging chair thing that would be very unique

  • 5 years ago

    My 18-year-old has been asking me to get one for years

  • 5 years ago

    I love the small leather chair idea. Any chance you can tell me where I can purchase.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I have no idea where it's from. I found it on Google images. The picture is stamped Traditional Home (magazine). Is it a leather sling chair?

  • 5 years ago

    It's a Zaha chair

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you

  • 5 years ago

    I had this same set up in my old house as well. This is what happens when older homes get renovated. We decided to give the space to the room next to it and created a large walk in closet and master en-suite. It was well worth the investment on resale.

  • 5 years ago

    Doors as SW Iron Ore




    Doors with SW Peppercorn





    SW Tricorn Black




  • 5 years ago

    following

  • 5 years ago

    Darker doors make them a more prominent feature, which I don't think is your aim.

  • 5 years ago

    I agree, your focal point will be the nice landing once its set up. Do that first then reconsider.

  • 5 years ago

    thank you

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