Cubby, this may be too crazy but what about a small settee on the side wall with one of your end tables under the window to hold nail supplies. And a small piece of art above the settee could be fun - even those two small square pieces on your bathroom wall that I see in your pic above. Not necessarily suggesting this settee but just posting for the idea - but I do like the soft textured boucle upholstery.
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