3 Casual For an even more casual arrangement, use only a combination of chairs. Have oversize chairs face each other, providing a tête-à-tête spot. An
upholstered ottoman will make it a go-to spot for reading and relaxing. If more seating is required, you could have four chairs facing each other, with a bench facing the mantel -- a flexible arrangement particularly suited to those who love to move living room furniture frequently. You might forgo a standard coffee table and opt for a taller games or library table. Although the taller table would block the fireplace from view, it would provide a cosy perch near the hearth, an ideal spot for a comfortable dinner or a rousing game of cards.
The hearth in spring & summer
Five decorative ways to fill the fireplace for the season.
1 Stack dry firewood tightly into a pyramid.
2 Fill the hearth and firebox with thick pillar candles of varying heights. Light them during a party.
3 Place a decorative fire screen front and centre.
4 Strategically position a pair of footstools in front.
5 Add a dried flower arrangement or small statue.
Image courtesy of Pottery Barn.
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