SHOULD FURNITURE FACE THE FIREPLACE?

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Wondering about furniture arrangement around a fireplace in a potential home purchase? We studied many living room and den layouts to determine if the sofa or entire set should face the fireplace or if furniture could be away from it.

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Discover the best living room layouts for a fireplace, including options for TV placement and sofa distance. Keep reading for our findings.

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FIREPLACE AS A FOCAL POINT

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The fireplace is the main focus in this room, with furniture arranged around it for full enjoyment from every seat. This layout creates a cozy and warm atmosphere, perfect for meaningful conversation.

FIREPLACE THAT'S OFF-CENTER

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Fireplace is off-center, not the main focus of the room. Furniture is not arranged around it, but stands out. Fireplace next to sofa looks like art, not heat source.

FIREPLACE THAT IS ONE OF MULTIPLE FOCAL POINTS IN A ROOM

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The fireplace serves as the main focus for those sitting on the sofa. Adjacent furniture has a view of large windows as a secondary focus. The room allows for both fireplace and landscape viewing options

FIREPLACE AS A BACKDROP

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In this den, two Chesterfield chairs are angled towards each other, promoting conversation or peaceful solitude. The fireplace is positioned behind the chairs, serving as a backdrop that brings together the overall aesthetic of the room.

FIREPLACE COMPETING WITH A TELEVISION FOR ROOM DOMINANCE 

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The homeowners here have chosen to mount their television side by side with the fireplace. They then arranged the furniture around each of them, with most seats getting a clear view of both.