If it were my house, I'd switch the locations of the stairs and the office/den - especially since it's a walkout basement. I like to have my living spaces more connected. Putting the stairs down by the mud room seems like you are turning your back on the basement, but there's no reason to turn your back on the basement, as it should be an awesome living space.
I think I'd also move the pantry closer to the rest of the stuff in the kitchen, probobly by moving the fridge somewhere else, and then switching the pantry and the telephone desk locations.
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