Don t put a rug too close to the fireplace.
What furniture to put in front of fireplace.
In some living rooms the television set or entertainment center may compete with the fireplace as the focal point.
A fireplace adds a wonderful ambience to your living room and can provide the room with a dramatic focal point.
Be careful about rug length.
While we love the look of a large rug to anchor a room we d hate for flying embers to cause a burn in your rug.
A visually grounded sofa anchors the seating area while smaller accent chairs surround the front of the fireplace to create a circular conversation center.
The key design elements.
Don t allow your sofa to block the view of a fireplace.
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Modern fireplaces are merely a decoration for the room so there s no need to cluster all your furniture around it.
Tips for arranging furniture with a corner fireplace.
Furniture floats in the space but is grounded by symmetry and a large rug so the room feels very intentional and put together.
Don t put seating directly in front of the fireplace or facing away.
By arranging furniture in your ideal way you can create an inviting and comfortable space.