Bench or trunk will wind up being a place where clothes are thrown as well (if that's how you roll, that is). Since the space is deep (28") a bookcase might seem a bit odd. I'd consider an armoire, which would put any clothing tossed at it easily behind doors. But you might also make it simply a spot for some dramatic decorating "prop", depending on what the style of your room is. I'm thinking something like a beautiful screen, a dressmakers' form, a very large plant, a large urn filled with willow branches or the like. What's your style? Contemporary? Traditional? Romantic?

Rob, if you have less than 30 1/4" between the two walls, it won't work for hairdrying. The user will be banging elbows into both walls. And yes, buyers will notice how narrow it is.. i know no women who sit down at a vanity to put on make-up. I certainly don't. It's a lovely, romantic thought, but not based on reality. The days of long, elaborate cosmetic rituals are long gone. As others have said, making this a make-up vanity will not update the condo, it will date it. My choice would be to make it storage or a spot for a pretty piece of furniture, as others have suggested. If you decide a sink is absolutely necessary, please improve the lighting. And change the flooring to something waterproof and cleanable! The thought of toothpaste on the carpet makes me shudder.

Hi interior design , Scandinavian bohemian huh? White's & tans are a good place to start, adding some dark brown leathers & black hardware could really make some understated pops of style in the space. If you want to share an ideabook here on houzz hit me up on my profile. The video below might help as well. Thanks, -frank Build Beautiful Homes

I agree with adding curtains and pictures on the walls. Paint is one of the most inexpensive items in decor. Gray is a cool color and beige is a warm color. That's probably why your room doesn't look right. Changing the walls to a warm color may work well. Cool colors: bright white, ice cool pastels, black, gray, royal blue, purple, bright yellow, pine green, Kelly green, forest green. Warm colors: off-white, sand, beige, tan, brown, olive green, peach, orange, golden yellow. Painting your walls a warm light olive green may work well. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW9037-baby-bok-choy In my opinion, buying upholstered furniture at a second hand shop may not be the best idea - they may have bugs in them. Wood furniture is ok to buy there, because it can be cleaned. If there are bugs in upholstered furniture, you may not be able to see it and it may be impossible to get cleaned.