Cozy Options for Fireside Seating

If you are fortuitous enough to enjoy the beauty of a fireplace within the home, you can maximize the enjoyment you’ll have of the space when you decorate with fireplace furniture and accessories. You can create cozy fireside seating in front of the fireplace or off to the side in order to add lots of charming appeal to the room. This will not only create a nice focal point, but it will also give you a nice place to relax and enjoy your space. There is nothing more tranquil than sitting by the fire, watching the flames flicker. With a bit of effort and planning, you will be able to discover cozy options for fireside seating that the whole family will love.

Perfect Arrangement by the Fire

To determine the best arrangement for your furniture, you will need to assess how you normally use the room and the pattern of traffic that comes into the room. To design a comfortable area for fireside seating, be sure that the main flow of traffic does not pass through the area for seating. In some instances, it may take some planning in order to avoid traffic coming through, but the effort will certainly pay off. The arrangement of a loveseat or sofa positioned in front of the fire is the most common. This arrangement may be just right for seating a few people. It may not be ideal, however, for larger groups. You might try instead to create an L-shaped arrangement for seating where you position a small loveseat perpendicular to another couch or loveseat or even two chairs. You might also think about positioning two loveseats facing one another with one on either side of the fire. Angle your pieces slightly towards the fire to add to the appeal.

Furniture Options for Fireside Fun

It is hard to beat the look of a comfortable chair, loveseat, or couch when it is positioned in front of the fire. Nonetheless, there are other furniture items that tend to look cozy in a fireside furniture arrangement. For instance, an ottoman, when positioned handily near a loveseat or chair can provide a great place for resting your feet. An ottoman with a hidden area for storage can be particularly convenient and provide you with a spot for storing your favorite books, board game, knitting basket, or a comforter. Positioning a coffee table between the seating options can give you a spot for resting a bowl of popcorn or a hot cup of cocoa. A small bookshelf positioned within easy reach is a wonderful place to store winter reading material. You might also think about adding a pair of end tables near the seating as well.

Accessories

And finally, no fireplace can be considered ready for snuggling up without adding in a soft quilt or blanket and some plush pillows. Bring in an area rug that is sized appropriately for the seating space to visually separate the fireside seating area from the rest of the room. Finish by accenting the area above the fireplace with beautiful wall decor like a painting or print, Southwestern wall sculptures or an Italian iron wall grille that complements the Tuscan iron door toppers in the entry.