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| Arrange seating around your fireplace so that everyone who sits in the room is able to enjoy it. Think of the fireplace as another seat in the layout: It should be able to engage with all those who surround it. Private Comment
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| Have a the luxury of a chaise longue amongst your furnishings? Pull it up close to the fireplace. You’ll never regret its placement after a long day. Private Comment
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| Wherever your fireplace is located, try to incorporate seating nearby. This fireplace is in a slightly unusual spot near the perimeter of the kitchen, yet a chaise provides seating while also acting as a divider between the kitchen and living space. Private Comment
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| Fireplaces in the bedroom should also come equipped with seating. Turn on a holiday movie for the kids and escape to this spot for a much-deserved break. Private Comment
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| If you have the space, try to sneak the two-seater arrangement into your layout. It's a great way to create an intimate seating arrangement perfect for conversation. With space at the end of this dining table, one can’t help but include two seats face-to-face at the fireplace. Private Comment
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| Here’s a great example in the bedroom, with a comfy ottoman to rest your tired feet. Private Comment
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| This living room layout is great for entertaining, as it creates separate seating areas for mingling. Private Comment
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| Of course, simply piling a collection of ottomans near the base of the couch will work as well. The entire point is enjoying the warmth of the fire in cozy fashion, and this look certainly makes it possible! Private Comment
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