How to Arrange a Living Room With a Fireplace Like a Designer

You may be struggling with how to best lay out your living room if there’s a fireplace woven into the mix, but as it turns out, there are plenty of clever and stylish approaches that you can take.

“When figuring out a layout around a fireplace, first take into consideration how big the room is,” Linda Hayslett, the founder of LH.Designs, says. She encourages those with open layouts to place a sofa and set of chairs around the coffee table facing the fireplace in a U-shaped setup.

“If you have a smaller room, then getting the right size sofa so it accommodates your daily life and space parameters can help make a room feel cozy and fun depending on if you’re having a chill day or people over,” she says.

When it comes to decorating your mantel to pull the entire room together, Hayslett recommends styling it with small accessories like candles, flower arrangements, and garlands to create a charming statement.

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