My stairs are exactly the same structure and the end (approx 6") extends into the doorway which opens into the kitchen. So anybody coming out of the kitchen would bump into this corner. The doorway is 3' wide and one way is to extend the wall on the step side as suggested by arlendau....but the opening on the other side can't be extended further! So, then the entrance to kitchen would be 2'6"....which is quite small. Other way is to round off the extended corner- which I don't want to do. The house is under construction(nearing completion) and I don't live in it presently...can get and upload the actual pics on weekend only. Attaching the floorplan snapshot of the problem area. Any other way out?

To me my home is a haven from the world and must reflect that in comfort and style of what makes me feel safe and a place of beauty to relax from the hectic world out side my door.

Hi pankaj. Some lovely ideas above. Is that a door at the end of the passage? It strikes me, especially if you want to make the passage all white, that you might be able to give that door a special treatment to bring some drama to the end of the passage. That draws the attention to the door and away from the passage itself. You could just paint it a vivid colour. I think we tend to let our interior doors remain very plain and boring, when there is no good reason for that to be a rule. The one below would need some sort of backing for privacy, I guess, but I think to put metalwork on a door is a great idea that you could adapt in various ways. (Be aware of the dusting, though! Outside the rain will wash things clean, but not inside.) Also have a look at http://www.lushome.com/11-door-decorating-ideas-create-modern-interior-doors/58940 for some creative paint ideas -- I can't get those pictures to copy. I like the first one on that site. It's simple and geometric, and could very easily be adapted without hurting the budget.

Agreed. and since windows make an essential and large part of a space, Curtains/ blinds become an important design element.