Home Staging/Redesign Question of the Day

Here is the Home Staging/Redesign Question of the Day--I hope you enjoy reading it, and commenting on what you use in your own entertaining area--I'd love to hear from you!

What is the one piece of furniture that is at the "heart" of your entertaining area in your home that you really shouldn't (can't) live without?  Hint:  It serves many functions, and makes you comfy, organized, and serves you without ever complaining!

The answer is, of course, your coffee table!  It holds your beverage or food while you are watching your big screen tv. It politely holds your books, magazines and newspapers for you.  It can be a fun "game table" for monopoly, chess, or a sponstaneous game of checkers.  And, it keeps your cell phone, keys, wallet, etc. off of the floor while you are relaxing.  It can, also, store items such as games, toys, a cozy throw for those cool evenings, or other items that you can "hide" in the middle of your entertaining area and pull out in an instant!