Ask a Designer: maximize seating for entertaining

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Joe Schmelzer

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This undated photo provided by Kyle Schuneman shows party seating in a living room in a townhouse in Santa Monica, Calif. The cowhide ottoman functions normally as a coffee table but for parties the tray is removed for extra seating. The two Eames stools work well for impromtu seating and garden stool next to the chair can be used either as a seat or surface for drinks. (AP Photo/Kyle Schuneman, Joe Schmelzer)

Christina Wedge

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In this undated photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn, for extra seating, especially during the holidays, interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn often incorporates benches into spaces which can serve as decoration most of the time, but be pulled out to accommodate guests when entertaining as seen in this living room. (AP Photo/Brian Patrick Flynn, Christina Wedge)

Christina Wedge

Homes-Designer-Party Seating

In this undated photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn, when designing living rooms for clients who entertain heavily around the holidays, designer Brian Patrick Flynn often pairs sofas with swivel chairs which allow for easy conversation in any direction, as well as coffee tables which can double as benches, and occasional tables which also work as stools as seen here. (AP Photo/Brian Patrick Flynn, Christina Wedge)