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That looks just about perfect...what a wonderful place for a coffee on a quiet morning.

i'm in love....i hope the new homeowners won't change a thing.

good post. this makes me realize that while my kitchen isn't quite closet size, it's still in the relatively small size category. yet being open to the rest of my apartment, it definitely needs some work. thanks for the inspiration!

If you don't need to have everything right at hand you could store them in old hard-shell suitcases. They would make an artful stack and fit easily under the stairs. I'm not sure what's in the righthand side of the photo, but it would look nice to have a table/desk surface that stretches the length of the wall. You could put wall shelves above and use simple filing cabinets below.

It may not be in your budget or schedule at the moment, but I would suggest sconce lighting down the hallway. It would be much brighter and softer than the current overhead light, which casts shadows. I think it would also make the hallway feel more spacious. Changing the lighting makes a world of difference.

It's not very Project Runway, but you gotta go to Textile Discount Outlet in Pilsen. It's huge, and cheap!

looks like it's taking a considerable amount of your space, too bad. :( here's a funny thought for a funny box--make it into a little bar! if it's sturdy enough, it would be fun to light the bottles from below. you could install glass shelves above it. or, it could be a vanity with a tall bench beside it. i'd say make it a focal point, or curtain it off and try to get as much storage over it as possible. a canopy around your bed and full length curtains at your door would shield light and give you some privacy as well.

what a neat buffet! painting or wallpapering the alcove (whole thing, not just the back wall) would define its space. a tall floor lamp with a distinctive colored shade would look really nice. if you do prefer a table lamp, try something a bit larger; in that case i would suggest an off center arrangement; try hanging the portrait over the right side of the buffet.

is that healthy for the fish? :( i imagine swimming around between two close planes would be very unpleasant. i guess i've always felt kind of bad for fish though...

the current color of the upholstery, that frosty mauve, is beautiful! it's a rich color but it seems fairly subtle. for a couch of that size, in a room of eclectic pieces, i think it is quite elegant to keep it soft in color.