space planning

I was just over at Alice Lane's blog and was thrilled to find this image which shows exactly what I want to achieve with furniture placement in our newly almost developed basement. We have chosen a narrow spot for a seating area, and I found a great comfy ikea love seat on kijiji for a steal. I'm thrilled with it because I want a slip covered, casual maybe shabby space. But I need to show my dear Kevin what I'm thinking - keep it simple, a small bench as a table and a console behind. We can have a sweet little space and devote the rest to the girls + their toys. After all, it is all about them!