For this project the client was looking for a way to make this corner of their first floor more useful as a seating area and a mini-mudroom of sorts by their entry.

The finished product features black walnut bench tops on the banquette, bookshelves behind and a coat rack area right next to the entry door.

The benchtops open up for additional storage inside the banquette, and under-shelf lighting in the bookshelves provides a nice ambient light for the area.

A close up of the hanging area. A double row of hooks is mounted on black walnut boards to match the benchtops, the shelf above provide additional storage for smaller items, and it’s all mounted on custom wide wainscot paneling.