With the holidays and Bloomington -Normal IL winter in full swing, where better to relax after a long day than by a nice, warm crackling fire? You can snuggle up with your pet, a good book, a glass of wine, perhaps a few friends or family.
Of course, this is tough to do if you haven’t organized a seating arrangement
to your desires. The trick is to engage your fireplace: don’t think of it as an
accessory that blends into the wall, but a focal point to incorporate into the
layout! Even if your fireplace is in a seemingly awkward spot, you still want
to incorporate some type of seating to maximize its inclusion to your home. Here
are some suggestions to maximize your “coziness”. - Arrange seating around your fireplace so that everyone who sits in the room is able to enjoy it. Think of the fireplace as another seat in the layout: It should be able to engage with all those who surround it.
- Sneakily add in more seating in a less than obvious fashion by replacing a typical coffee table with an oversized ottoman. It will still carry the same effect as a coffee table — ground the center of the layout — and doubles as extra fireside seating when you have guests.
- Place your dining table near the fire so that your family or dinner guests are warm and toasty during their meal.
- If you have the luxury of a chaise lounge amongst your furnishings, pull it up close to the fireplace. You’ll never regret its placement after a long day. Place a few accent pillows and a blanket on the side to encourage some cozy times.
Wherever your fireplace is located, try to incorporate
seating nearby. Whether it’s a extra chair or an ottoman, it promotes engaging family
time..... and what is better than a night sharing stories with your family during the holidays?!
D.J.'s Painting and Remodeling, Inc wishes you happy snuggling over the holidays :)
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