Furnishing a Room with a Fireplace in Canada

Designing a Room with a Fireplace

Fireplaces are a major selling point in Canadian homes. After all, Canada is known for cold winters, and what better way to warm up than in front of a cozy fireplace? But if you own a home with a fireplace, you know how difficult it can be to design a room around it. At Mobler Furniture, we have everything you need for furnishing a room with a fireplace. Choose from our vast inventory of living room, dining room, and bedroom furniture, making your fireplace the focal point or a background accessory. No matter the room you’re working in or your style, Mobler Furniture is here to help. Learn more about how to decorate a room with a fireplace.

Make the Fireplace a Focal Point

Because fireplaces often come at a premium, it only makes sense to turn your fireplace into the focal point. Position chairs around the fireplace with a coffee table in the middle. You may even want to place some conversation pieces on side tables. This layout allows you to get cozy in front of the fireplace with a fluffy blanket and a good book. If the room is big enough, you might also have room behind the sofa for a small office area or storage space.

Are You Partial to an Open Concept?

If you love the look and function of open concept living, incorporate it into a space with a fireplace! Instead of a traditional sofa, use an L-shaped sectional to create more openness and empty space in the room. Stay away from too much clutter, and don’t position furniture along walls. “Floating” furniture allows for plenty of open space and dispels any feelings of claustrophobia. Benefits of an open concept include:

• Ability to move easily from room to room
• A sense of togetherness
• More natural light
• Unrestricted sightlines
• Maximize space, even in a small home

Create Balance and Symmetry

We recommend using balance and symmetry to create a comfortable space. Many people choose to make the fireplace the center axis of the room, and everything else builds off of that. Position two sofas on either side of the fireplace, and then complete the circle with two luxurious armchairs. If you want to go this route, make sure your furniture matches!

Save Space with Corner Fireplace

Some houses come with a built-in corner fireplace. While this layout isn’t uncommon, it can be more challenging to furnish if you don’t have a final design in mind. We recommend putting sofas and chairs a good distance away from the fireplace to ensure the space doesn’t become too condensed. Don’t try to make the fireplace the focal point of this layout—instead, mount a TV on the wall or hang some artwork to draw the eye.

Try a Slanted Corner Wall

Perhaps your fireplace has been installed in a slanted corner wall. This unique layout gives you a world of design opportunities. In fact, a slanted wall makes it all the more simple to turn your fireplace into a focal point. We recommend playing up this unique design feature by decorating the mantel with pops of colour and turning the sofa and chairs to face the fireplace. Accent furniture is your friend in this layout—too few furnishings will make the room look empty and uninspired.

Consider Facing Seating Away From the Fireplace

Seems counterintuitive, right? In reality, facing your furniture away from a fireplace can be an excellent way to make the most of your space. If your fireplace doesn’t work or you don’t plan to use it often, this may be the layout for you. You’ll still enjoy the beauty of a fireplace, but without making it the focal point. Instead of being the top dog in a room, the fireplace becomes a cozy backdrop. However, you ensure the fireplace serves a purpose in the following ways:

• Use the hearth as a bookshelf
• Add wall art above the fireplace
• Use its aesthetic as a jumping-off point for the rest of the room
• Convert the mantel into storage space

Use the Fireplace Purely for Decoration

At the end of the day, there’s no rule that says a fireplace has to serve a function. There’s nothing wrong with having a fireplace purely for decoration. Add your favourite pieces along the mantel or at the threshold of the hearth. If you need some help decorating a room around a fireplace, don’t hesitate to stop by Mobler Furniture. Our vast inventory is sure to give you some inspiration. Check out our décor selection complete with:

• Stylish lighting
• Unique wall art
• Pops of colour
• Functional mirrors

Fireplaces Work in Rooms of Any Size and Shape

All in all, fireplaces can work in rooms of any shape and size. Too often, homeowners shy away from small spaces with a fireplace because they aren’t sure how to make the room work. Fortunately, the design experts at Mobler Furniture can help. We often suggest choosing minimalistic furniture with simple silhouettes. You could go for something bolder, but you risk making the room feel too cluttered. Make sure every piece in the space has a purpose, whether functional or aesthetic. The balance and symmetry we discussed earlier is also a good principle to abide by when furnishing a smaller room.

Mount a TV Over the Fireplace

You can’t go wrong with a tried-and-true classic—mounting a TV over the fireplace. Placing the TV over the fireplace emphasizes the importance of the fireplace in the space. What’s more, it maximizes the space you do have by making a wall multi-purpose. A TV won’t diminish your fireplace’s beauty, and you can reap all the benefits of a fully-functional entertainment area.

Want More Design Ideas? Contact Mobler Furniture!

Are you still on the fence about a layout for a room with a fireplace? Mobler Furniture is always here to help Edmonton residents create a home they love. When you visit our furniture store, you’ll find a vast array of living room, bedroom, and dining room furniture perfect for nearly any aesthetic. If you’re struggling to furnish a uniquely-shaped room or a space with a fireplace, let us know! Our seasoned team would be glad to help you choose the ideal pieces. Check out our new arrivals or contact us to learn more about what we offer.