Over the Christmas vacation, my husband revamped the useless bulkhead into a useful area that I designed.

He removed the leaky bulkhead door that had let in water and mice, and built a cupola with windows. (The bulkhead stairs had long been removed and the bulkhead cleaned out.) Water and mouse problem solved!

This will let lots of light into the room, and will also become a small serving area with a mini refrigerator, counter, and, possibly, a one-cup coffeemaker and microwave.