It can be a perfect spot to set those pretty coffee table style books, which can make such a a cozy statement in an entry. (theinspiredroom.net)
-LSB-...] from my living room (that you can see more of here if you missed my living room tour & my shelf / console table styling 101 post). (zdesignathome.com)
This was round - table styled with a couple outlets, but I did my best to ask interesting questions when I was able to. (gamerheadquarters.com)