entry way ingredients

One thing I realized after living in various housing situations and research, was that, no matter what kind of house/apartment/townhouse/basement you live in, a proper entry way with the basic ingredients will make your home so much more comfortable to step in to. It doesn't have to be fancy or elaborate or even expensive.

1. small table to drop off your keys and mail
2. mirror
3. some kind of sitting arrangement to take on/off shoes (pref with storage option)
4. some place to hang your coat

Trying to be money savvy, I've been shopping for a used bench that's sturdy and still in good condition, or even something affordable from Home Sense, but it seems like it might be cheaper and I will get closer what I want if I just make it myself.
Here's a quick sketch of what I'm kind of looking for. There's a small 40 inch nook by my entry way, so I'd like for the bench to fit in there. It would also be nice for the top of the bench to be a nice heavy wood with character, so maybe I can find a nice piece of reclaimed wood for that. The middle beam is for support and to keep our shoes separated and organized. I'm leaving the bottom empty for now because I think it'll be easier to clean the floor rather than the actual wood if theres salt, snow and mud residue.

Some inspiration for simple entryways.