Designers John Hare and Mary Best, two of the leading designers behind Mary Best Designs, have shared their top tips on how to arrange furniture for better conversation in a room. These recommendations include avoiding furniture placement against the walls, which can lead to a lack of connection between people and each other, and using area rugs to visually delineate conversation zones. These ideas can be shared by both Hare and Best, with Hare suggesting that a range of seating heights in conversation areas can create an inviting and engaging experience. The designers also suggest that area rug use to visually define conversation zones and indicate that these areas are designated gathering spots.