Davisville
Imaging trying to get the kids out to school in a foyer that is less than 6 feet wide, has no closet and a staircase that eats up most of the space. Let's just say it got crowded fast. In this foyer/hallway space we introduced an alcove for a bench and upper storage by taking a bit of space from the adjacent room. Although the actual floor footprint hasn't increased, it visually creates a larger feel and offers people the opportunity to tuck themselves into the alcove whilst seated.
clean bench, shoes under, jacket cabinet next to it?