In this series, the home furnishing experts at Fireside Furniture are delving into a very important, though slightly less glamorous, aspect of home design: lighting. While furniture and home decor get most of the attention from visitors to your home, as well as from professional decorators and design services, we don't want to ignore lighting. … [Read more...]
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Lighting Tips For Your Home, Pt 2: The Kitchen
While space, place, furniture, and decor get most of the attention when it comes to home improvement and design, an oft-forgotten topic is lighting. However, the truth is that how you light your house or apartment can have a tremendous effect on your mood, happiness, and how you use the various rooms in your home. … [Read more...]
Lighting Tips For Your Home, Pt 1: The Living Room
Everyone knows that the decor of a room can have a huge affect your mood--which is why we here at Fireside Furniture spend so much time and energy thinking about decor. In fact, we have an entire section of our website dedicated to decor. But what about the lighting in your home? Nobody talks about lighting as much, but the truth is, gloomy corners or rooms with too much shadow can make it hard to get anything done. … [Read more...]
Color and Fabric Trends for 2022
With 2022 now in full swing, many homeowners are wondering how to stay on top of interior design trends. The good news is that this year is all about experimenting with quirky patterns and striking colors. Forget beige carpets and uninspiring wall paints with names like “A Little Off-White” – it’s time to embrace your artistic side. So, how can you embrace this trend without going overboard? Don’t fret – we at Fireside Furniture have put together some handy tips for updating your home in 2022. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Refresh Your Home With Accessories
Are you tired of looking at the same four walls day in and day out? We get it – all homes need a revamp every so often to keep them looking fresh and inviting. Some people choose to go all-out by purchasing new furniture or even overhauling their entire color scheme. However, this can be costly and time-consuming, particularly if you’re not a DIY pro. … [Read more...]
Making Your Living Room Cozy This Winter
There's nothing better than coming home to a cozy living room, especially in these cold New Jersey winter months. Snuggling up on the couch with a good book or watching your favorite movie is even more enjoyable when a warm and inviting space surrounds you. But if your living room feels a little too cold or sterile, don't worry — the home experts here at Fireside Furniture have got you covered. In this article, we're going to go through some easy tips to make your living room feel cozy in no time. So make a hot chocolate, grab your favorite novel (or turn on your favorite Netflix show), and let's go! … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Spring Cleaning
It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brightly. The winter snows have melted, and the flowers are coming out. But wait. The yearly spring cleaning is on your to do list. You tell your family that it’s time to clean and inevitably everybody runs the other way: your kids take off one direction and your spouse the other. Now, while the thought of cleaning the entire house from top to bottom is not anybody’s idea of fun, it doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore. Keep it something fun that everybody will not run away from. Dance with the mop. Put a rag on your head and dance around. In this article, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture in Pompton Plains, NJ are going to go through six tips for spring cleaning to make it easier, less stressful, and more fun this year: … [Read more...]
Looking At A Furniture Refresh in 2021
There’s no question about it, 2020 was a crazy year, and so much has changed. We were hit with one of the biggest pandemics in recent history, a phenomenon that forced many people to adapt in unforeseen ways, including compelling us to stay at home far more often, especially for work. … [Read more...]