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Fireplaces are most treasured on wintry days, but making them a stunning focal point when the fire goes cold sometimes requires extra effort. Certain touches in interior design can elevate a room from blasé to fabulous, and a fireplace is arguably the best home feature you could possibly work with. The following are some strategies for accentuating the fireplace as the focal point in a room.

Furniture arrangement

The way you place the pieces of furniture in a room can draw the eyes to the fireplace. A traditional way to achieve this is to situate the sofa facing the fireplace, put armchairs facing each other at both ends of the couch, and put a coffee table in front of the sofa. To punctuate the arrangement and at the same time relax the stiffness of the layout, place an area rug underneath.

A modern approach to bringing focus to the fireplace is to place an L-shaped sofa to one side of the fireplace with a round coffee table in the middle. Arrange a comfortable upholstered chair in a diagonal position near the fire. As needed, add more chairs, to ensure that all family members have a cozy seat.

Another classic design is to place two matching sofas facing each other near the fireplace, put a coffee table in the middle and two armchairs at the end, facing the fireplace. A rectangular rug completes this nice arrangement.

Fireplace and Mantel Décor

The furniture doesn’t have to do all the work, as far as bringing attention to the fireplace. There are other ways, including the following:

  • During warm seasons when the fireplace isn’t in use, give it a thorough cleaning and then fill it with objects. The possibilities are endless. Examples include filling the fireplace with spherical balls or books in a symmetrical way that makes an attractive offset to the rectangular shape of the fireplace.
  • Another symmetrical method to highlight your fireplace is to place items symmetrically on the fireplace mantel with a mirror in the middle. Hang wall sconces on either side and arrange objects of similar shape on the mantel.
  • A fire screen is a practical item that will help to keep your home and family safe, but it is also an accessory that can draw every eye in the room to the fireplace. There are many unique styles available. Simply choose one that complements the fireplace as well as your home décor and that also makes a bold statement.
  • The mantel can be used in many ways to accentuate the fireplace. An eye-catching piece of artwork could be set on or hung above the fireplace, with coordinating pieces on the shelf to complete the look.
  • Elements of nature in and around the fireplace and/or on the mantel can enhance the fireplace and add an airy feel to the home.

FyrePro has fireplaces

If you don’t already have one, you can add a fireplace to any room and make it a dazzling centerpiece. Visit the FyrePro showroom near Fort Collins CO to see a wide range of options, including fireplaces that are fueled by wood or gas and stoves that have the additional fuel option of pellets.