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Re: idea for a builtin for weird vacant space.

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Can you post a photograph?

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A bench is the first thing that popped into my head. Pictures would help, for sure!
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what would be the purpose of a bench in that back hallway? I had no answer for that.
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Re: idea for a builtin for weird vacant space.

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Being the furniture lover that I am, I would have no trouble finding a piece of furniture for that spot. Maybe a bookcase or a wardrobe or even a chest of drawers. You could put shelves in a wardrobe and use it like a linen closet.
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Convert the existing built-in from shelves into two handy linen or towel drawers. That would be the easiest thing to do, in my opinion.
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Or, two doors to close up what's there, then an open shelf unit above? I'd agree with SO, a bench doesn't seem quite right.
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