useless space need help

Deb Mcgrail

3 år sedan

senast redigerad:3 år sedan

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

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V.E. THOMAN

3 år sedan

YES, a series of bookshelves is a good idea but fixed them to the wall as they will take less floor space.

Add a narrow console in front of window with a side lamp as you have a wall outlet below the window.

Add some window treatment like a single drapery full length to the floor with a tie-back. Drape it and keep it loosely tied to the left of the window to keep some light. The width of the track or pole should be the same width as the landing. Get a light fabric if you want to keep the view of the trees like an organza for example. The color can be anything from a pattern for fun and or plain, whatever atmosphere you wish to create.

Add a comfortable reading armchair or wing chair.

For the floor add a long rectangular carpet.

If you could hang pictures on the left side of the window over the staircase.

Have fun!

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tozmo1
3 år sedan
Ändrades senast: 3 år sedan
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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Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
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.
anj_p
3 år sedan
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.
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
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.
Lala
3 år sedan
Ändrades senast: 3 år sedan
Don't you wish you could carry the floor over?

Smaller scale chair?
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
And bookcase on the wall
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
View from the left side top of stairs
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
Linen closet ,two bedroom doors, and when I turn another Door going into the bathroom and then another bedroom
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
I was also thinking about painting the doors a darker color
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
Way too many doors for such a small space
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
I think I have a lot of work cut out for me
anj_p
3 år sedan
I once had a designer tell me my space was "death by a thousand doors."
Maureen
3 år sedan
Ändrades senast: 3 år sedan
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.
User
3 år sedan
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!
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
OUCH,,,,,
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
The hanging chair could be fun
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
The ouch was for the comment on death by doors. I like the hanging chair thing that would be very unique
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
My 18-year-old has been asking me to get one for years
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
I love the small leather chair idea. Any chance you can tell me where I can purchase.
Lala
3 år sedan
Ändrades senast: 3 år sedan
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?
tozmo1
3 år sedan
It's a Zaha chair
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
Thank you
Lorraine Leroux
3 år sedan
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.
Melissa R
3 år sedan
Doors as SW Iron Ore

Doors with SW Peppercorn

SW Tricorn Black
anna_682
3 år sedan
following
Lala
3 år sedan
Darker doors make them a more prominent feature, which I don't think is your aim.
tozmo1
3 år sedan
I agree, your focal point will be the nice landing once its set up. Do that first then reconsider.
Deb Mcgrail
Författare
3 år sedan
thank you