Living rooms are an entertainment space where family and friends gather to watch TV, play games or merely enjoy each other’s company. Because they are such meeting spaces, they need ample space to place snacks, drinks and stretch out. The following living room furniture pieces will help your home be more comfortable for guests, and avoid having to use the floor.

1. End tables: End tables can be decorative as well as useful. They should be placed at the end of couches and next to other chairs as a place to set drinks, food and decorative elements.

2. Coffee tables: Not only do coffee tables serve as a place for drinks. Since they are larger, you can set games out on them, use as a foot rest (depending on household rules), and set snacks out for all to enjoy.

3. Ottoman: An ottoman is generally more of a foot rest that can occasionally have storage inside. They can also be turned into a game table, but should not be a place for drinks since they are not flat, hard surfaces.