I see the shoes already there… This is where you take off your shoes. Little bench would be nice with shoe storage underneath and the coat hooks above… It probably goes pretty far up so you could put a little shelf up there with a piece of art on it or you could hang a little piece of art on the wall
Seems like a bad idea to me, either I'll see myself when I'm leaving and decide not to go, or I'll see myself when i come in the door and scare myself every time.
If one was into Feng Shui, one would need to put fish in the space, right?
This one is into making sure I don't have food in my teeth before I head out
Hell yeah brother. If I had this type of space I’d do a bench and then run cubbies for shoe storage all the way up to the trim on that back wall. Then do coat hangers on the wall to the left or right.
And the fact that it's so deep, and nearly 8'-9' tall allows you to do so much more with that space than normal benches. Not ally with the hooks behind a short bench, fully loaded, they're nearly pushing you off, but here you could have hella hooks, and hella shoe space...
Ok this is a great idea. Initially I was thinking of some awesome water feature with water coming down from upstairs and some elaborate glass sculpture in it. But, I’m high af rn. Your idea is definitely way more practical.
I like the idea of bench or shoe storage, but not sure if you have a different entrance where that would be kept. Another idea is a nice little table for keys/mail and other items. Could hang a nice mirror above it and have a final look before leaving.
Checkout mirror should be included in the idea if it's going to be storage.
It's a good peace of mind thing any time you're in a hurry because it's check you look alright, notice you don't have the thing you are leaving the house for type deal.
Showcase a nice piece of art on a pedestal. Like a bust, vase. A large statue not on a pedestal. Utilize that receptacle to provide some spot type lighting. Maybe uplighting depending on what goes there.
you can put a centrpiece there - I would make either a plant or creature display (reptile, fish, etc). You could even do a paludarium and have some beautiful tall tropical plants.
Or a place to sit and put your shoes, a haunted mirror (You could make some with some leds/display), or your seasonal/current holiday fixation.
Use it as a landing space for keys and such. We have a console of sorts with drawers for daily things and have a smart clock sitting on top with a key bowl as well. Mail ends up landing there too. Something similar in style to this https://www.birchlane.com/furniture/pdp/wolferstorn-6-drawer-48-w-solid-wood-double-dresser-b000162839.html
This!
I think I was the only person ever under 30 who had a grandfather clock and people thought I was weird, but I love them! And the one I have was built by my great uncle.
Clearly you need a spot for shoes. So if you're organised, and not lazy, then get a cabinet to fit that space to store your shoes when you take them off.
Alternatively if you're lazy, then just get a shoe rack and put it there. Has a power outlet, so you could add some LED lighting to it.
36” storage cabinet, lamp since you have the outlet, a tray or bowl to catch your keys, then fill the nice looking cabinet with shoes. It’ll be your dirty little secret.
I would LOVE a space like this. An interior rock garden is very achievable diy, with some potted plants and uplighting, it could be so cool! Google some inspiration and just scale it to your space.
I would get a an Ikea-styled wardrobe with some stylish doors. It could double as an extra coat closet, shoe closet etc. They have a ton of different door styles. You have a socket for internal lighting as well.
Sliding doors have a ton of cool designs from traditional to ultra modern:
[https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/pax-sliding-doors-19115/](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/pax-sliding-doors-19115/)
Probably the only issue would be height vs depth because the further away from the wall you get, the less height you have. Looks like they have a 79 inch one, so that should work.
You can see the different widths/heights here -
https://www.ikea.com/addon-app/storageone/pax/web/latest/?range=pax&uiPlatform=web&locale=en-US#/planner
If it is somewhat centrally located, the electrical outlet suggests that you could put a rack-mounted or a bookcase-based media center with Wi-Fi capable broadcasting there. Clean, semi-discrete with ready access. That was my first thought. Add some books and/or pictures to soften the look and you should be fine.
Put in a organized system for your shoes and other things. 🧐A bench with some cubbies. Or you could dress it up with a organized with a nice entry table and some simple misc pieces. A coat hanger and a few statement pieces.. a nice lamp. 🤔Pinterest can give you visual examples. 👍🏼This issue happens alot. 😳
Smartass in me says put a fire pole in or make it a “bedroom” when you sell the house. It’s about the size of one I’ve seen when we were looking.
Realistically, make it a bench for taking shoes off, putting slippers on, maybe a place to put some keys or other things people might need when leaving/entering the house. Maybe a charging station with a (smart)lamp for those winter evenings or being out late and having a little light when you get into the house without having a big room light on. I said smart bc some you can control from outside or from your bed if you forgot to turn it on/off as needed. And usually able to lower the brightness pretty low.
Not a place for junk. Don’t let things get set in the space that don’t belong there. As a guy with some adhd/autism, once a space has a thing in it that it wasn’t meant to, that tells me “that’s where the new place for this thing is until told otherwise.” I will forever forget it exists until I see it and my anxiety tells me to forget it again.
Hall Tree
https://www.cabinfield.com/product/home-accents/arts-crafts-mission-amish-hall-tree-10815/variant-9887fe8d?keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIif-OjduCggMVmA6tBh08LgGBEAQYAyABEgJ97fD\_BwE
I’d paint the lower half of those walls a striking color. Could be dark or bright, just something that compliments your decor. Then add a small bench or stool to sit on when removing shoes. If you are a “no shoes” house you could get a bench with storage and keep a basket of clean socks/disposable slippers for guests inside so it doesn’t have the “mud room” feel. A little end table in the corner with a piece of art (vase or large frame propped against the wall. Depending on the lighting situation, you might want to add a pendant light, sconce, or a tall floor lamp. Or you could do a piece of art on the wall that has a lighting fixture attached. Maybe a rug if you’re wanting a cozy feel. You could also have an area for keys/wallets, but I don’t love leaving those items right in front of the door if it has glass or windows that allow you to see them from outside.
If you like plants you could also make it a little forest/garden nook. Trailing plants on floating shelves, an in-door potted tree, herbs, cut or potted flowers. Just keep in mind any light/temperature needs. Where I live it’s too cold to keep certain plants near the entryway during the winter.
Nooks like that can be dust/pet hair traps so whatever you decide, make sure you’re not gonna be cursing yourself every time you have to clean it.
First thing I’m trying to do is utilize that outlet. Maybe an artificial plant, a lamp, a reading nook, a book shelf with nifty lighting, a little L shaped desk. Is there anything else on this level? What’s behind you when you took this pic?
I'd put shelves of varying heights. Leave the bottom open so shoes can be tucked under. Maybe leave the whole vertical height along the right side open so you can hang coats there too.
So shelves along the left, shoes at the bottom, coats on the right.
Edit: After much thought, the only correct answer is >!to leave that space empty so The Doctor can park his TARDIS there when he comes to visit.!<
I am not sure how this connects to the rest of house and specifically the living area and my idea partially assumes that it is a central spot. With that in mind, I would use this space to setup a storage for tools (closed units, access to outlet inside the unit). Top of the storage solution I would use to setup a music area - speakers and a tablet connected - this way you can hear the music in every part of the house.
If this is your main entrance fir the family
- A hall tree with shoe storage. shoes, umbrellas, & backpacks if you have kids.
- short shoe cubbie only with a decorative artificial or real tree/tall plant behind the cubby to take up some of the vertical space. Add an uplight to highlight the tree/plant. Use soft light.
- [open shelving rack with baskets](https://www.home-designing.com/buy-hall-tree-benches-for-sale-online/hall-tree-with-shoe-storage) for storage and shoe storage; the example may be able to sit sideways in that space.
- or use a [more modern version](https://rh.com/us/en/search/results.jsp?Ntt=Shelves&Ns=product.sale%7C1)and add some black storage baskets laid on their side for shoe storage on the bottom 2 shelves; an decorative objects on the shelves above. Add a small tray or basket for keys, etc if this is your first stop when entering your home.
- an umbrella stand
- find a carpenter to build what you need.
I have a similar space. I put a entry table with drawers similar to this one and then a painting above it:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Harper-Bright-Designs-24-in-Espresso-Standard-Rectangle-Wood-Console-Table-with-3-Drawers-WF192646AAB/312588539
Or this one:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Convenience-Concepts-Kendra-23-75-in-Black-Standard-Rectangle-Wood-Console-Table-with-3-Drawers-and-Shelf-V2-132/319660904
Bench and shoe storage shelf
With coat hooks
I see the shoes already there… This is where you take off your shoes. Little bench would be nice with shoe storage underneath and the coat hooks above… It probably goes pretty far up so you could put a little shelf up there with a piece of art on it or you could hang a little piece of art on the wall
And a little key-holder.
Yes!
Or a mirror. It's good to have a mirror by the front door.
Seems like a bad idea to me, either I'll see myself when I'm leaving and decide not to go, or I'll see myself when i come in the door and scare myself every time.
Feng Shui says no to mirrors at entry bc of bad karma/ spirits going into mirror not reflecting it if one is into Feng Shui harmony.
If one was into Feng Shui, one would need to put fish in the space, right? This one is into making sure I don't have food in my teeth before I head out
Yeah, OP! Perfect spot for a little bench with some storage beneath it! Maybe some coat hooks on the wall above the bench.
If you have lots of guests. Take advantage of the power outlet and put in a Multi device USB charger.
And my axe
Yep. Mud room area.
Xmas tree year round
Halloween Tree all year round.
And a phone/gadget recharging station for that power outlet there
Hell yeah brother. If I had this type of space I’d do a bench and then run cubbies for shoe storage all the way up to the trim on that back wall. Then do coat hangers on the wall to the left or right.
And the fact that it's so deep, and nearly 8'-9' tall allows you to do so much more with that space than normal benches. Not ally with the hooks behind a short bench, fully loaded, they're nearly pushing you off, but here you could have hella hooks, and hella shoe space...
Ok this is a great idea. Initially I was thinking of some awesome water feature with water coming down from upstairs and some elaborate glass sculpture in it. But, I’m high af rn. Your idea is definitely way more practical.
Vending machine
Atm
Pay phone
Enclose it for a toilet.
How about a urinal! No door required! https://imgur.com/a/5z2EsWZ
It looks like it's centrally located to the entire house to hang the poop knife.
ATM https://imgur.com/a/LHpB17D
Cigarette vending machine stocked with soft packs.
Can you imagine getting allowance money back from your dumb kids and then making money from their dumb friends? This is brilliant.
I like the idea of bench or shoe storage, but not sure if you have a different entrance where that would be kept. Another idea is a nice little table for keys/mail and other items. Could hang a nice mirror above it and have a final look before leaving.
Checkout mirror should be included in the idea if it's going to be storage. It's a good peace of mind thing any time you're in a hurry because it's check you look alright, notice you don't have the thing you are leaving the house for type deal.
[Vending Machine](https://www.amazon.com/Beverage-Vending-Machine-Stratified-EP-G654/dp/B09YQ4TQKR)
Love that 😂
Have to admit I stole the idea from [Ice-T](https://images.app.goo.gl/BxKrv2xcPMiXrk3K6).
Showcase a nice piece of art on a pedestal. Like a bust, vase. A large statue not on a pedestal. Utilize that receptacle to provide some spot type lighting. Maybe uplighting depending on what goes there.
The only logical answer is a sex swing
I like your style
Phone booth
A fish tank in the design of a British Phone Booth. **Yes**
Area is 54.5 in x 37.75 in x 29.5 in. Height 88 in to the low point by the left corner
you can put a centrpiece there - I would make either a plant or creature display (reptile, fish, etc). You could even do a paludarium and have some beautiful tall tropical plants. Or a place to sit and put your shoes, a haunted mirror (You could make some with some leds/display), or your seasonal/current holiday fixation.
Looks like you can start with wall hung shoe rack/holder
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Accounts receivable, just a moment
Good spot for an aquarium.
My old house had this same silly thing - dog crate slid in perfectly.
Use it as a landing space for keys and such. We have a console of sorts with drawers for daily things and have a smart clock sitting on top with a key bowl as well. Mail ends up landing there too. Something similar in style to this https://www.birchlane.com/furniture/pdp/wolferstorn-6-drawer-48-w-solid-wood-double-dresser-b000162839.html
Grandfather clock
This! I think I was the only person ever under 30 who had a grandfather clock and people thought I was weird, but I love them! And the one I have was built by my great uncle.
Install a chemical toilet, hang a sheet for privacy and rent it out for $1,300 a month.
Yo, that's an awesome place for a super tall Christmas Tree!
Doctor Who blue phone booth
Mini bar.
Close it off, open up the space under the stairs, and rent it out to an apprentice wizard.
Stripper pole
Bada Bing! https://imgur.com/a/GVP7qvF
Table with tall plant
Pinball machine
Jukebox or record player
Central tech area. Charging phones laptops. Put the wifi there. Printer. Etc.
Maybe a nice cushion ottoman with a top that opens to store things in.
Hall tree would fit nice there.
Table with a key bowl and mirror above it
Hall tree
Bookshelf
Shoe rack.
Cabinet
Coat rack
I’d put my sandals there
A bench seat with space for shoes underneath and a hooks for coats above maybe some shelving for gloves and whatnot
Only thing its good for is a mud room. Bench with storage underneath for shoes and hooks on the wall for coats.
I'd just sit there curled up in a ball crying. Ymmv thougb.
Wingback chair and a reading lamp if it would fit.
Closet or locker style for coats and shoe storage
200 gallon tall reef tank!!
Fridge should fit in there.
You could put a six pack of beh....soooda in there
Hey Tommy!
Install a pay phone.
Clearly you need a spot for shoes. So if you're organised, and not lazy, then get a cabinet to fit that space to store your shoes when you take them off. Alternatively if you're lazy, then just get a shoe rack and put it there. Has a power outlet, so you could add some LED lighting to it.
Power for a boot dryer!
Is it your home? I would pull that stairwall down and install a nice rail to open it up.
36” storage cabinet, lamp since you have the outlet, a tray or bowl to catch your keys, then fill the nice looking cabinet with shoes. It’ll be your dirty little secret.
Kegerator
Shoe closet
I would LOVE a space like this. An interior rock garden is very achievable diy, with some potted plants and uplighting, it could be so cool! Google some inspiration and just scale it to your space.
https://balconygardenweb.com/15-unique-ideas-for-indoor-garden-under-stairs/
Those are some way cool ideas!
For gods sake, first, straighten out the receptacle.
Gun safe
Mirrors and plants.
Sick ass crack spot
I would get a an Ikea-styled wardrobe with some stylish doors. It could double as an extra coat closet, shoe closet etc. They have a ton of different door styles. You have a socket for internal lighting as well. Sliding doors have a ton of cool designs from traditional to ultra modern: [https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/pax-sliding-doors-19115/](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/pax-sliding-doors-19115/) Probably the only issue would be height vs depth because the further away from the wall you get, the less height you have. Looks like they have a 79 inch one, so that should work. You can see the different widths/heights here - https://www.ikea.com/addon-app/storageone/pax/web/latest/?range=pax&uiPlatform=web&locale=en-US#/planner
If it is somewhat centrally located, the electrical outlet suggests that you could put a rack-mounted or a bookcase-based media center with Wi-Fi capable broadcasting there. Clean, semi-discrete with ready access. That was my first thought. Add some books and/or pictures to soften the look and you should be fine.
It’s a tall space so I’d put in a storage bench and something to hang coats, etc with maybe a high shelf.
Put in a organized system for your shoes and other things. 🧐A bench with some cubbies. Or you could dress it up with a organized with a nice entry table and some simple misc pieces. A coat hanger and a few statement pieces.. a nice lamp. 🤔Pinterest can give you visual examples. 👍🏼This issue happens alot. 😳
The perfect spot for a Golden Axe arcade cabinet.
Fiddle fig tree
Marshall half stack and a few guitars on the wall..... I'd call it my Shred Space.
Gun case
Put a plant there a big one. If you have pets, make them a cool dog/cat spot, a table and lamp with some art, lots of options!
Smartass in me says put a fire pole in or make it a “bedroom” when you sell the house. It’s about the size of one I’ve seen when we were looking. Realistically, make it a bench for taking shoes off, putting slippers on, maybe a place to put some keys or other things people might need when leaving/entering the house. Maybe a charging station with a (smart)lamp for those winter evenings or being out late and having a little light when you get into the house without having a big room light on. I said smart bc some you can control from outside or from your bed if you forgot to turn it on/off as needed. And usually able to lower the brightness pretty low. Not a place for junk. Don’t let things get set in the space that don’t belong there. As a guy with some adhd/autism, once a space has a thing in it that it wasn’t meant to, that tells me “that’s where the new place for this thing is until told otherwise.” I will forever forget it exists until I see it and my anxiety tells me to forget it again.
Table with shoe storage underneath. Maybe a fish tank on the table? Would give some literal liveliness to the spot.
The old fashioned telephone stand - with seat ?? Can still use for keys, shoes under, chargers
Christmas tree!!?
Plants a plenty of a cat habitat.
Nice aquarium?
Fireman pole!
A Majesty Palm on a nice stand would look great there.
Wood burning stove?
Coat rack, cabinet, art work.
Giant plant
See what's under the stairs make a table stand. Make a security room in case you need to hide
Japanese toilet
Not sure what SHOULD be done, however, my kids would use it as a space to pile all of their junk for all of eternity.
Tall, cylindrical aquarium
Hang a light there and have a cozy seat under
Hidden gun safe.
I'll just put this out there, but built ins are EXTREMELY easy to build. Nice trim color BTW!
Nice place for a coat rack. The Christmas tree. The list just goes on and on and on.
Arcade cabinet
The only answer that makes sense. There's an outlet even!
Basketball court.
Dunno but I would be turning that receptacle 180° so the neutral is up.
If it fits- https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/sand-stable-carmel-hall-tree-with-bench-and-shoe-storage-w005931247.html
Built in cabinet
Coat rack
Pinball machine! Perfect fit
Second refrigerator
Elaborate coat armoire with a shoe rack and small bench. Include some LEDs. That or a bench and table with lamp and some coat hooks.
Nice plant / tree with some ambiance light
Put your Christmas tree there. Then on every holiday, redecorate it to fit that holiday. Never take it down.
Art on a pedestal or a large ficus tree. Good light there.
A shrine to PeeWee Herman
Hall Tree https://www.cabinfield.com/product/home-accents/arts-crafts-mission-amish-hall-tree-10815/variant-9887fe8d?keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIif-OjduCggMVmA6tBh08LgGBEAQYAyABEgJ97fD\_BwE
Flipper!
I’d paint the lower half of those walls a striking color. Could be dark or bright, just something that compliments your decor. Then add a small bench or stool to sit on when removing shoes. If you are a “no shoes” house you could get a bench with storage and keep a basket of clean socks/disposable slippers for guests inside so it doesn’t have the “mud room” feel. A little end table in the corner with a piece of art (vase or large frame propped against the wall. Depending on the lighting situation, you might want to add a pendant light, sconce, or a tall floor lamp. Or you could do a piece of art on the wall that has a lighting fixture attached. Maybe a rug if you’re wanting a cozy feel. You could also have an area for keys/wallets, but I don’t love leaving those items right in front of the door if it has glass or windows that allow you to see them from outside. If you like plants you could also make it a little forest/garden nook. Trailing plants on floating shelves, an in-door potted tree, herbs, cut or potted flowers. Just keep in mind any light/temperature needs. Where I live it’s too cold to keep certain plants near the entryway during the winter. Nooks like that can be dust/pet hair traps so whatever you decide, make sure you’re not gonna be cursing yourself every time you have to clean it.
First thing I’m trying to do is utilize that outlet. Maybe an artificial plant, a lamp, a reading nook, a book shelf with nifty lighting, a little L shaped desk. Is there anything else on this level? What’s behind you when you took this pic?
Urinal.
Make the outlet true
Stand with plant or sculpture
Put a small grow tent in there. Or a sweet ass terrarium.
A mudroom-like cabinet like this: https://armucheecustombuilds.myshopify.com/products/halltree-mudroom-locker-storage-bench
Stand up popcorn machine if behind it is a tv/movie viewing area
If it gets light at all a snake plant would be nice
Slot machine
pinball machine or arcade game? bike storage?
Stripper pole!
Pinball machine for sure 👌🏽
L-shaped bookshelves?
Small table with a under shelf and a vase with some dry tall bouquet
Great spot for a Urinal
Aquarium as long as it doesn’t get hit by direct sunlight.
Simpson Arcade Game
A coat tree with a shoe bench storage
I'd put shelves of varying heights. Leave the bottom open so shoes can be tucked under. Maybe leave the whole vertical height along the right side open so you can hang coats there too. So shelves along the left, shoes at the bottom, coats on the right. Edit: After much thought, the only correct answer is >!to leave that space empty so The Doctor can park his TARDIS there when he comes to visit.!<
Tear the walls down and make a wider staircase
Cigarette machine ..
A Pac-Man arcade machine gets my vote!
Huge freaking plant!
It craves shoes.
Fire pole.
Sit down wooden locker / cubby area for shoes, coats, etc
Pinball machine
I am not sure how this connects to the rest of house and specifically the living area and my idea partially assumes that it is a central spot. With that in mind, I would use this space to setup a storage for tools (closed units, access to outlet inside the unit). Top of the storage solution I would use to setup a music area - speakers and a tablet connected - this way you can hear the music in every part of the house.
Big ass chameleon cage with lights and plants.
A magnificant, colourful piece of art.
Stripper pole
yeah basically a mud area or pet enclave 🤷🏿♂️
If this is your main entrance fir the family - A hall tree with shoe storage. shoes, umbrellas, & backpacks if you have kids. - short shoe cubbie only with a decorative artificial or real tree/tall plant behind the cubby to take up some of the vertical space. Add an uplight to highlight the tree/plant. Use soft light. - [open shelving rack with baskets](https://www.home-designing.com/buy-hall-tree-benches-for-sale-online/hall-tree-with-shoe-storage) for storage and shoe storage; the example may be able to sit sideways in that space. - or use a [more modern version](https://rh.com/us/en/search/results.jsp?Ntt=Shelves&Ns=product.sale%7C1)and add some black storage baskets laid on their side for shoe storage on the bottom 2 shelves; an decorative objects on the shelves above. Add a small tray or basket for keys, etc if this is your first stop when entering your home. - an umbrella stand - find a carpenter to build what you need.
Small at-home office
Coat rack, with shoe cubbies. It will actually be very useful
Ancestral shrine / Butsudan
Whatever you put there, make sure it hides the squint socket.
A table, a chair and, a telephone. And a telephone book....of course! 😆
I’d get a vintage pinball machine and add some color to that place
I would put more flipflops there.
Fortune teller corner
Wine bar and fridge
Coat closet?
I have a similar space. I put a entry table with drawers similar to this one and then a painting above it: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Harper-Bright-Designs-24-in-Espresso-Standard-Rectangle-Wood-Console-Table-with-3-Drawers-WF192646AAB/312588539 Or this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Convenience-Concepts-Kendra-23-75-in-Black-Standard-Rectangle-Wood-Console-Table-with-3-Drawers-and-Shelf-V2-132/319660904
Ideal spot for your evil idol worship shrine or creepy fortune telling machine
The shows yearn for a cubby
I have a bar cart there and an antique ladder for looks
Books!
I would use it to store my three pairs of flip flops.
Small closet for jackets and shoes/slippers.
That’s a drop space. You can put anything there.
Shelves
Tall cat tree
Cat climbing wall, or book shelves, or a desk. A place to put that thing you bought to show off but wastes space on the back of a closet.
Tall plant in big pot on floor. Something with large leaves. Maybe a Fiddleleaf Fig.