When you re designing around a fireplace you can create a cozy vibe by using a love seat and two accent chairs in place of a single larger sofa.
Two chairs in front of fireplace.
You have a multitude of options on where to position furniture in a living room.
A visually grounded sofa anchors the seating area while smaller accent chairs surround the front of the fireplace to create a circular conversation center.
Two chairs on each side perpendicular to the fireplace and facing each other can also form a u.
How to arrange chairs in front of a fireplace.
Add a fireplace to the room however and that might make things a.
Two gray wingback chairs accented with pink zebra pillows sit in front of a large living room fireplace finished with a herringbone firebox a marble surround and a white mantel topped with antique silver candlesticks flanking a mounted painting.
And instead of using end tables around the sofa you can use an accent table in between the chairs to hold items like lamps coasters or books.
A minimalist décor can feature a sofa placed directly in front of the fireplace complemented by one or two lounge chairs one of which can be placed next to the fireplace just to create the feeling of comfort.