![A custom designed wood entryway with open shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wood-entryway-bench-see-through-shelving-240920-1131-01.jpg)
Davey McEathron Architecture designed a house in Austin, Texas, that includes a custom entryway bench with a bookshelf.
The wood-lined niche was created instead of using a solid wall, and as a result, it allows natural light to filter through to the kitchen.
![A custom entryway bench that has see-through diagonal wood shelving above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wood-entryway-bench-see-through-shelving-240920-1131-02.jpg)
The diagonal shelves of different sizes provide an artistic detail to the home that’s apparent as soon as someone walks through the front door.
![A custom entryway bench that has see-through diagonal wood shelving above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wood-entryway-bench-see-through-shelving-240920-1131-03.jpg)
The wood used in the design of the entryway also complements the wood flooring throughout the interior, as well as the wood cabinetry and floating shelves in the kitchen.
![A open wood shelf provides a view of a modern kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wood-entryway-bench-see-through-shelving-240920-1131-04.jpg)
If you’re interested in seeing more photos of this house, we’ve included them below.
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