In this article, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture are going to do something a little different: we’re going to look at the different types of wood that are generally used in furniture, and some of the advantages and disadvantages they have. You’ll note, as you browse our selection, that our furniture is of very high quality, but it is sourced from a variety of different kind of wood.

The first distinction to make is between softwood and hardwood. Softwoods come from conifer trees, while hardwoods generally come from deciduous trees (trees who sometimes lose their leaves). In this article, we’re going to look at softwoods, while in the next article, we’ll look at hardwoods. [Read more…]

We here at Fireside Furniture love to cook, both for ourselves and for our families. Luckily, Fireside Furniture has tons of great dining solutions for feeding your family, from this Farmhouse Dining Nook, which has under-bench storage and creates a cozy dining experience in a corner or small space, to this classic Mission-Style dining set which features a counter-height table and leather, fabric, or wood seats. But finding a great dining set is only one part — you also need to figure out what to cook! So in this article, we’re going to take a little departure from our usual style advice and furniture guidance to talk about one of our favorite activities: eating! Here is Fireside Furniture’s favorite family food, and a link to a classic recipe for each: [Read more…]

In the third and final installment of our “Upgrade Your Home Office” series, we’re going to talk about how important it is to invest in good furniture in your office, such as a large, sturdy desk and a comfortable chair, as well as look at proper lighting techniques, and why that is so important for your productivity and mood.

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If you’re still working from home, then you may need to upgrade your office environment in order to maximize productivity and get the most enjoyment out of your day. In the previous article in this series, we talked about how important it is to de-clutter your office and get organized, as well as ensuring your day-long comfort by adjusting the position of your computer and other desk items. In this article, the experts at Fireside Furniture are going to discuss another crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of having a functional and well-appointed office: decoration. [Read more…]

These days, it can often be tough to stay motived and productive at work, especially if you’re still working out of a home office. While many people are trying to adapt to this “new normal” of COVID, there have always been people who work from home, and in this article, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture going to steal a few best practices from them about how to enliven their New Jersey home office environment and make our days brighter, healthier, and better. In other words, we’re going to upgrade. [Read more…]

America is spending time at home more than ever before. Our homes now serve as safe-havens, offices, schools, and playgrounds. But does your furniture fit your family’s new stay-at-home lifestyle? The comfort of your home is important now more than ever for the entire family—teenager’s especially! 

Your teenager’s room can be one of the hardest rooms to customize. You have to satisfy your own style needs, as well as those of a temperamental teenager! Fireside Furniture knows how to keep the whole family happy, rested, and learning!   [Read more…]

Upgrading the furniture in your home can be a monumental task. Where do you start? Which styles can go together harmoniously in a home and which styles do not blend well? What do you do with that precious, one-of-a-kind antique that’s been in the family for generations? What’s the difference between Mission and Rustic? [Read more…]