Kate Mcdonald
In this post I’m sharing helpful design solutions on how to arrange furniture with a corner fireplace. These design tips will show you how to arrange your furniture – the right way – to create a cohesive layout that looks pulled together! Living room sectional furniture arrangement idea with corner fireplace and TV as a focal point.
I’ve seen awkward corner fireplaces so many times in my design clients’ homes – even in new builds!
What causes the difficulty is that the fireplace is the focal point in a room ….and furniture needs to be arranged around it in a cohesive manner. Also, if your corner fireplace has a large hearth and mantel, the balance of the room is impacted once again!
Whether you have a tile, stone, plaster, marble or brick fireplace surround – the corner configuration requires a strategized furniture layout plan. Do you need help with your furniture layout, room design or picking paint colors? See my online design & paint color services info and client reviews! Typically a combination of the following furniture seating best works for an open concept living room with a corner fireplace:
A grouping of 4 chairs can be the best furniture arrangement solution for your corner fireplace. Design Tip: Ground your furniture arrangement with a large rug to define the seating area and create a cozy, pulled together look.
When a living room is narrow and there’s a corner fireplace, the number of furniture pieces will be limited. Click on the images below to shop beautiful apartment size sofas:
Also place a square or rectangular coffee table perpendicular to the fireplace. Furniture layout with sofa parallel to TV unit and perpendicular to corner fireplace: I can help you pick out the perfect size and shape of furniture that will fit your corner fireplace living room’s footprint! With these design tips your furniture will be arranged the right way to fit your corner fireplace!
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