A fireplace makes a wonderful feature in a living room and serves as a natural focal point around which to center a living room layout. Whether it's a working fireplace or just decorative, this architectural feature commands instant attention in a room and can often dictate the style and arrangement of the furniture around it.
But what types of furniture are best suited to living rooms with fireplaces and is there an optimum layout or arrangement? To help answer these questions we consulted the experts for their insights into arranging and styling furniture around a fireplace – read on to see their tips.
