Below, we’re sharing 10 living room layout ideas that will make your fireplace shine.

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Flaxman advises homeowners to ignore the fireplace if centering around it isn’t working for the current floor plan.

Cozy cabin with fireplace area rug leather sofa

The Spruce / Alyssa Vela

You will therefore want to position all seating so that everyone can view the screen comfortably as needed.

You’ve created the ideal living room nook for napping or reading at all times of day.

Going symmetrical is never a bad idea.

fireplace with vessels beside it

Design byColette Interiors/ Photo byLinda Pordon

Try decorating with ottomans and sconces, which are equal parts pretty and practical.

Tips for Decorating Around a Fireplace

fireplace dividing the living room into zones

Design byFlax Interiors/ Photo byVivian Johnson

furniture perpendicular to fireplace

Erin Williamson Design

tv over fireplace

Gray Space Interiors

grand piano in front of fireplace

Gray Space Interiors

marble fireplace with plant and chair beside it

Jenami Designs/ Photo byRyan Thomas Lay

bench in front of marble fireplace

Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byAllie Provost

daybed in front of fireplace

Louis Duncan-He

fireplace dividing living room in half

Alvin Wayne Interiors

ottomans and sconces on either side of fireplace

Mary Patton Design