Here at Fireside Furniture, we're all about getting comfy and cozy with our family, friends, and loved ones on the couch, staying in and relaxing, and utilizing our living room and family room spaces to their full potential. That's why we're focusing, in this article, on what makes the room: overstuffed and oversized couches! … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Make Your House More Cozy This Winter
With freezing cold temperatures and snow right around the corner, now is the perfect time to create a more cozy living space for hibernating this winter in New Jersey. The good news is that making a huge difference in the feel of your home doesn’t require a major renovation. Instead, all you’ll need to do is strategically purchase a few design elements like lighting fixtures, textiles, or decor, as well as looking at some terrific living room and bedroom furniture from Fireside Furniture. … [Read more...]
How To Arrange Your Living Room
There are a lot of important decisions to make when arranging your living room—where should the sofa go, how many chairs do you need, and what should you do with that weird corner? How do you want to feel when you're in your living room, and how do you want people to feel when they walk into your home? There are many ways to approach this question, but it all depends on your personal preference because there is no one right way to arrange your living room. Luckily, the home design and decor experts at Fireside Furniture are here to help. … [Read more...]
Leather vs. Fabric Upholstery for Sofas
It’s time for new furniture. You’re ready to commit to buying something that is functional and attractive for your living space. But now you have to answer the age-old question: leather or fabric upholstery? As far as we're concerned, actually, there’s no wrong answer. You can choose either based on your tastes and needs, and we here at Fireside Furniture have a huge showroom with plenty of both. But if you are stuck when making this decision, then let us help you break down the choices to determine which option works the best for your situation. … [Read more...]
Maximizing Space In Your Living Room
We here at Fireside Furniture know better than anyone else that living rooms are a highly frequented space in a home, and we've spent a lot of time and energy dedicated to providing great furniture options for people all over New Jersey. Living rooms usually cater to comfort and entertainment, where lounging on the sofa and bingeing a television series is encouraged. But what if the living room is a bit smaller than you need, or it has a limiting layout and shape? These types of spaces can get cramped really easily, turning what's meant to be a relaxing and open setting into an overwhelming and cluttered one instead--especially if you have a large family, pets, a lot of friends, and people coming over to watch a game or a movie night! However, while the size of the room may feel restricting, there are things you can do to make the room feel bigger. All that's required is creative planning and a smart layout strategy. … [Read more...]
Removing Upholstered Furniture Stains With Ease and Preventing Damage
Oh no. You’ve only had your new living room decor for a few weeks and there’s already a stain on it. Those of us with kids and pets know that this scenario is all too common. But you don’t have to worry! Here at Fireside Furniture in Pompton Plains, our furniture experts have some helpful tips to keep your furniture clean, pristine, and looking like some of best living room furniture in New Jersey for years to come. … [Read more...]
Finding The Perfect Couch (Series) – Modern and Traditional Styles
In the first two articles of this series on finding the perfect couch, we looked at different considerations you should have when seeking out that sofa (such as space in the room and who will be using it), as well as taking a deeper dive into some classic sofa styles, such as the Chesterfield or the Chaise Lounge. In this article, we'll be digging into some more specific styles, both on the more modern end of the spectrum, as well as the traditional end. So without further ado, let's get to the couches! … [Read more...]
Finding The Perfect Couch (Series) – Pt. 2: The Classics
In this series, we're looking at all different kinds of couches, so people can be informed about what's out there and the decision can be easier when they come to our showroom to see some sofas in person. In the first article of this series, we discussed some important considerations you need to think about when you start your search, such as the size of the room in which the couch will live (such as a den, family room, living room, etc.), the overall room decor and house style, as well as who will be using it. In this article, we'll take a look at some actual couch styles. Specifically, we'll look at classic sofas, because you'll never go wrong with the classics! … [Read more...]
Finding The Perfect Couch (Series) – Pt. 1: Considerations
In this series, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture are going to try to tackle one of the most burning existential questions in human history: which couch is right for me, and how do I find the perfect one? … [Read more...]
Fireplace Styles For Your Living Room
As we're approaching winter here in New Jersey, we here at Fireside Furniture love nothing more than getting cozy by the fire in our living room with the family and our favorite show or board game, or perhaps a cup of tea and a blanket and our favorite book. Truly, there is nothing like a fireplace to make the body feel warm, even if the fire is simulated. … [Read more...]
