A room that leaves space for another person
myAudience · AI-generated interior illustration · Original generated illustration; not documentary evidence
A personal room can still leave a little room for someone else. Look at the seats and surfaces as if you were arriving for the first time.
Is there a place to sit without moving a pile of cushions? Is there somewhere stable to put a cup? Remove one object from the surface nearest the spare seat and try the arrangement. Small openings can be a generous part of the design.
Keep the route clear and fragile objects safely placed. You do not need a permanently formal entertaining layout. The room can hold your interests and remain easy for another person to inhabit for an evening.