Hallway corner driving me nuts

[MerryRobin]

Hi

Really need help in loosing my mind on a certain corner of my hallway were doing it up and I've created some images of what it will look like when finished a d I'll post all photos of what it will look like when finished however it's the image with the coat hooks that I don't know what to put at the bottom as I have tried finding a console table or shoe bench but as it's only 50cm on the wall under the shopping bag I have to have a custom made one and there expensive and I just don't know what to put there?

My decor style is Cosy Cotswolds country with a refined elegant twist

If I were you OP I would wait until the boiler and radiators have been replaced or the work is in progress (panel and paint the wall after the new pipes have been fitted and before the radiator is installed) to redecorate, panel and replace the flooring.

How about a corner unit like this. Could be used for shoes or little trinkets, a key bowl etc.

I would put a nice skinny shelf or hall console over that radiator too there are so many nice ones only 150mm deep or even less, even with tiny drawers for keys or bits and good to display a few items

I’d put a radiator cover over the radiator, or find a small console table that could fit over it. I wouldn’t put anything on the stairs though - a trip hazard and an extra thing to dust!!

https://www.dunelm.com/product/lynton-radiator-cover-console-table-1000283224

https://www.laura-james.co.uk/products/radiator-cover-large

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7918748

If the radiator were slim or on the other side, there would be space for a console or rack on the left.

Like this?

Minor point but I’m not sure the noose hanging from the coat rack is the vibe you’re looking for. I love AI’s minor fuck ups 😂

Seems like it could be a lot to spend, given that you're renting?

https://www.choicefurnituresuperstore.co.uk/p/house-nordic-furniture-barcelona-garden-bench-small-natural-teak-wood

Why are you adding so much value to your landlord's property? Could you put money in a high yield ISA and just make the place pretty with soft furnishings and maybe things you can unscrew and take with you?

Did she use a specialist UPVC paint? I painted all of my windows and doors with it last summer and it still looks as new as it did last year.

OP go for it try Rustoleum or Frenchic for UPVC both are brilliant to work with and very easy to apply.

@Beyondamountainandoverthesea it was a while ago and I remember she tried various paints.
TBH I'm not sure what the door was made of ,it seemed to be a composite of some kind. And it was v dark navy , which won't have helped.
Anyway, apologies if I've misled and it's good to know of paints that cover UVPC.
There are some amazing products around these days!

I understand you want it to look nice and your style, but you're spending way too much time and money on a property you don't own. Of course you're 'allowed' to change things, you're saving the landlord a fortune.