One of her examples include a console table ... separate space from the living room. "If your entry way is small, a 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 area rug can do the trick to anchor the space," Vredenburgh noted ...

A sofa console table ... use one tall object like a vase or a lamp which acts as your anchor and mix in other items of varying sizes, heights and textures. This is a tried and tested design ...