While we at Fireside Furniture humbly believe that our tips and advice provide more than enough information for the average furniture buyer in New Jersey, we recognize that it’s sometimes helpful to get a second opinion, or to explore other guidance when it comes to picking out what will live in your home with you for the next few years. That’s why, in this article, we’re going to highlight a few of our favorite furniture columns and influencers around the internet (that aren’t ours). [Read more…]
Do I Need An Ottoman For My Couch?
In this article, we are tackling an oft-overlooked facet of the furniture shopping experience: the ottoman.
People’s living rooms and dens are as unique as their personalities, and we at Fireside Furniture love helping people express themselves by finding a lovely couch (such as this coil spring comfort sofa set) or that perfect entertainment center (such as this farmhouse wall system). But as you are designing your own unique living room, one of the questions that may arise is, “do I need an ottoman for my couch?”
This Labor Day, Update Your Home Décor With Fall Color Palettes
Labor Day is one of our favorite major holidays here at Fireside Furniture, and one we always like to celebrate by holding a massive sale throughout our showroom. And after a long, hot summer, it’s also a great time to think about updating your home with some new furniture or decorative pieces. [Read more…]
What To Consider When Looking For a New Desk
Due to the unexpected circumstances of 2020, many people began working from home, and therefore had to upgrade their furniture in their home office (or create a home office entirely). This meant, for example, buying a new desk chair that was more comfortable than the dining room table chair they were using before for the occasional work project, because they would now be sitting for eight or more hours a day in it. It also meant upgrading the dining room table into a proper desk, too!
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Can the Sofa Survive Generation Y?
With an eye always on the classic, the furniture professionals here at Fireside Furniture in New Jersey are also interested in what’s coming in the future, especially as we stock styles and pieces that we know young families will love. With that in mind, we got to talking about the differences between the furniture in our parents’ houses — boomers — and in our friends and, in some cases, even our kids’ houses. And that brought up the question: will the idea of the “sofa” survive in the next generation? [Read more…]
Pets and Furniture 101
When it comes to pets and furniture, everyone has an opinion. Some people like to snuggle with their dogs in bed, study with a cat in their lap, or watch TV while sharing a couch with multiple pets. Others are horrified at the thought of cat claws on the good furniture and think dogs should stay in their own beds or crates. Everyone here at Fireside Furniture has their own thoughts on what they should do, but in order to decide your own pet furniture policy, here are four things you need to know.
More New Furniture Trends for 2021
After a difficult year spent in our homes, we’re all eager to get out there and see…other people’s homes! The return of in-person social events like parties, celebrations, birthdays, dinners, drinks, and get-together means a chance to show off more of our interior decorating strategies than what’s been visible in the Zoom background, and Fireside Furniture is excited to help you build a great home. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the big furniture trends going on right now in the second half of 2021.
What To Look For When Buying A Bedroom Set
One of the areas of your home that you need to treat with utmost importance is your bedroom, as this is where you relax and recharge, and spend much of your time. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to performing at your best, and if your furniture isn’t the best, then your sleep will suffer.
As much as you want the best bedroom set for yourself, it can be exhausting to pick one–which is why the experts at Fireside Furniture are here to help. In this article, we’re going to look at several things to consider when choosing a new bedroom set–whether you’re moving, or just looking to upgrade. [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…]
What You Need to Know When Purchasing a Mattress
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it stands to reason that a good mattress is just as important in our lives as a comfortable house, a high quality and nutritious diet, or a reliable car. In this article, the home furnishings experts in Northern New Jersey at Fireside Furniture are going to look at the process of purchasing a mattress–specifically what to look for when you’re seeking out mattresses, why you might want to choose one over another, and some tips on buying one. Read on! [Read more…]
