Here at Fireside Furniture, we know that the living room is arguably the most important room in a home. This is where you relax after a long day, host family and friends, watch your favorite shows, and maybe even work. You may call it the soul of your home. So based on this idea, let's think about what would make the perfect living room. Well, this room needs to be warm, cozy, welcoming, but also stylish and representative of your personal style. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of an Oversized Couch
Here at Fireside Furniture, we take interior design pretty seriously. One of our main tenets is the philosophy that style has to blend with functionality (read more of our thoughts on furniture styles). In this article, we're going to look at the benefits of an oversized couch, which are gaining popularity as statement pieces that combine elegance with space. … [Read more...]
The Best Holiday Drink Recipes To Make At Home
Happy Holidays! There’s no time like the festive season in late December to entertain guests with a warm fire, great food, and delicious drinks! Luckily for you, the home and house experts at Fireside Furniture have cooked up a great list of holiday drink recipes for you make on your new bar! This American Modern bar is a great addition to your home entertainment setup in your living room, family room, den, or "man cave." The bar is 78" long and comes with a quartz prep area, as well as a drawer shelf, plus wine and liquor storage. Speaking of wine and liquor, we've got some drinks to make. So without further ado, let’s celebrate! … [Read more...]
How To Avoid and Deal With Clutter In The Home
To most people, clutter can be a real pain. Whether you own too many items or you just haven't figured out how to organize the things that you have, organizing your life can get tricky. But no fear! There are some steps you can take to avoid clutter, find the right furniture pieces to create a clutter-free home, and organize your belongings without overwhelming yourself. And Fireside Furniture is here to help! These tips will help keep your home clean and clutter-free. … [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...]
7 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall
Here at Fireside Furniture, we're ready to say: it's time to break free from your summer daze. Fall is arguably just as popular as its sunny predecessor, especially here in New Jersey. The crisp weather, warm drinks, and cozy sweaters are infamous for getting everyone in the mood to move on. But perhaps the most appealing fall factor is how it brings the family back together in the home again. … [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...]
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...]
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...]