If your date's coming by the house and you live with all women, make an effort to create a "male friendly" spot for entertainment.

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Some solutions:

• Break up the furniture arrangement in the family room and create a conversation spot by the window.
  
• Consider slipcovering the chairs with a darker color, or adding darker pillows and throws to light colored furniture.

Buying Information

Coffee table, $199, West Elm, 866-westelm (937-8356), www.westelm.com