I used to stare at it and wonder why they designed it that way.
But I think the stairs were there originally and the pantry was an add-on later as was the bathroom behind the pantry.

I might attempt to do a floor plan later to show what I mean.

As soon as I UV map the window frame, I'll finish the texture.
Just a little tweaking on the wall panel to make it look right.
 

Let me introduce you to my multiple personalities. :)
     BluEcho...Faery_Light...Faery_Souls.