I suggest that you try to find some plastic bins that are almost see-through and fit the space. That would be two for each of the lower shelves. You could pull out the bins to see what is inside and even label the outside. Or you could cut your plywood to fit the space and support it on the built-in shelves with bricks or purchased legs. The problem with this is that things in the back would be even more hidden than they are now. Then for the upper left you might be able to find a set of shelves that would fit. For the top right, I would put big soft things that you can grab and that won't hurt you when they hit you on the head! This might be extra bedding, towels, out-of-season clothes. For children's clothing I like to fold the whole outfit together, so that one doesn't have to hunt for the "matching" part. I think that your cosmetics could be in a small box that fits on top of other bins or clothing on shelves. Good luck. This will take some experimenting, but something will emerge.

I like the idea of putting the computer away in a closet ,actually I do a lot of sewing too so may be I will try to combine the space for my computer and sewing machine. Thanks for the suggestions ,I will google murphy bed and get the details. LEELEE iF YOU COULD POST SOME PICS OF THE BIFOLD DOORS IN THE CLOSET i WILL WORK ON THE PLAN

Tsilanko, I would always recommend professional installation where needed. But what I am doing here is suggesting that WHEN you are planning to build or renovate, to consider how your plans will affect you in 20 or 30 years time. Split levels are very hep when you are young. A kitchen 3 steps down at 30 is rarely a problem, but might be a hazard at 60, or, as Marjie1059 suggested, if you break a leg. ... All my parents' homes were terrible for old people. They were forced to move to a bungalow in extreme old sge because the location and design of their home was more suitable for an active young couple with a large family than for an elderly couple with stroke disabilities. I would not want to move again, so my present home has features built in that make ageing in place simpler. Mostly small changes, like grab rails, and lever handles on doors and faucets. A major disability suddenly suffered requires major changes if permanent. I did look at this because it came up in the discussion, but if you look at the heading, Planning for Disability, it means just that. Plan ahead so you don't have to make expensive changes later on. But thank you for your advice, yes, major changes are not in the DIY domain.

Okay, do you have any theme or colours in mind. Like do you want a modern look, ethnic look or a mix of both. Which colour family earthy tones like reds and browns or Mediterranean like whites, blue and green.