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...]
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...]
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?" … [Read more...]
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...]
Two More Important Considerations When Upgrading a Sofa
In our last post, we talked about three major things to consider when upgrading your sofa: the size of your space and how big a sofa you want, the style of sofa you’re looking for (so it matches the rest of your home), and the quality of the sofa you’re planning on getting. In this post, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture are going to look at two more important considerations when upgrading a sofa. … [Read more...]
