Next to the stairs, there is a lovely and well-lit desk nook.
Depending on how many people you need to seat, you can either pull out the stool or the bench. Both are generously padded, and the bench has drawers for even more storage.
Just behind the nook, there is a fold-down counter that can also serve as an eating or working space.
The staircase is equipped with additional shelving, which can hold books or whatever knickknacks you may have.