Whether you are looking to add a new fireplace or spruce up an existing one, there are options to complement any style and make any room in the house feel more inviting.
Create a warm and cozy focal point in your living room, dining room, kitchen, home office, bedroom, bathroom, sunroom, finished basement, or outdoor entertaining area with fireplaces that range from midcentury modern brick designs to Craftsman-style built-ins or contemporary linear styles.
Check out these wide-ranging fireplace ideas for inspiration.
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of 67Modern Fireplace
Create a modern look with a sleek linear fireplace. This downstairs living room from Michelle Berwick Design includes a TV wall with built-ins and a Frame TV that looks like artwork when not in use.
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of 67Rustic Fireplace
Use rustic materials to warm up a cabin living room. This modern rustic cabin living room from Michelle Berwick Design has a central fireplace that mixes black flagstone with blackened vertical shiplap to contrast with white oak flooring.
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of 67Minimalist Fireplace
Let the flames be the focus in a contemporary space with a minimalist fireplace. A simple black fireplace with a gas fireplace insert will complement a white-walled space with a wide-open view, like this mountain home bedroom from Kendall Wilkinson Design.
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of 67Craftsman-Style Fireplace
Give a Craftsman-style brick fireplace a modern update by painting the brick facade in a semi-gloss blue-black shade. Arbor & Co. painted the wood mantel and painted built-ins white to create contrast.
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of 67Faux Fireplace Wall
Create a focal point in a modern living room with a faux fireplace. Interior designer Alvin Wayne gave the walls a limewashed treatment in a sienna brown earth tone, styling the accent wall with art, lighting, and organic decor objects.
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of 67Frameless Fireplace
Brian Brown Studio / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
Give a contemporary living room or outdoor patio a sleek look with a frameless fireplace. Brian Brown Studio anchored this wide linear fireplace in a monumental slab of black stone for a sleek contemporary look.
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of 67Antique Limestone Fireplace
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
A limestone fireplace will give your living room a timeless feel. Marie Flanigan Interiors added a sense of history to this modern renovation with an antique limestone fireplace surround that is elegant and inviting.
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of 67Brick Fireplace
Whether traditional or modern, a brick fireplace adds texture and warmth to your space. This home office from Becca Interiors has a red brick fireplace with a black mantel and surround that complements antique furnishings and decor.
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of 67Bathroom Fireplace
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
Create a luxurious bathroom with a showstopping fireplace at its center. Leanne Ford Interiors lined the interior of this primary bathroom fireplace in gleaming copper and floated a soaking tub in front for an oasis feel.
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of 67Painted Brick Fireplace
Paint your brick fireplace in an unexpected color for an easy DIY makeover that will create an undeniable focal point. Mary Patton Design paired a mint green painted brick fireplace with pink accents for a bright modern feel.
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of 67Porcelain Slab Fireplace
Create a focal point with a statement fireplace. Louis Duncan-He Designs chose a bookmatched porcelain slab facade with a symmetrically mirrored pattern in this renovated midcentury modern living room.
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of 67Kitchen Fireplace
Warm up the hub of your home with a kitchen fireplace. This eat-in kitchen from Whittney Parkinson Design is anchored by a fireplace for a cozy feel that will encourage family and friends to linger around the table.
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of 67Corner Fireplace
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott
A space-saving corner fireplace can make a smaller living room or a bedroom feel extra-cozy. This modern farmhouse bedroom from Chango & Co. has a slightly raised fireplace finished with a dark stained wood mantel that matches the exposed ceiling beams.
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of 67Classic French Fireplace
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
A classic French fireplace is the epitome of timeless elegance. Caroline Andreoni Interior Design modernized this Parisian living room with painted and wallpapered built-ins, but you could install a French fireplace surround to add a sense of history to a modern living room anywhere.
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of 67Mixed Material Fireplace
Mix materials to create a modern feel. This fireplace from Michelle Boudreau Design pairs a sage green channel-tufted wall with a pale gray tile surround and a linear fireplace that complements modern furniture and lighting.
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of 67Double-Sided Fireplace
Jacqueline Blum Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
Add glamour to your primary bathroom en suite with a double-sided fireplace. A linear fireplace embedded in a herringbone tile pattered wall above the bathtub adds modern luxury in this space from Jacqueline Blum Design.
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of 67Bedroom Fireplace
Jacqueline Blum Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
On the bedroom side, the linear fireplace floats on a white wall at eye level with the bed. Jacqueline Blum Design hung a trio of Moroccan brass lanterns over the bed to add additional ambient light.
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of 67Modern Tile Fireplace
A tile fireplace design can create a focal point in a large great room with double-height ceilings. In this airy space from Louis Duncan-He Designs, vertical stacks of pale blue and gray tiles are staggered at the top, coming halfway up the chimney wall to help ground the voluminous space.
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of 67Stone Fireplace
Large stones will add a rustic feel to your fireplace. Paired with an abstract painting and earth-toned furniture, the fireplace becomes a focal point in a sunroom living room with wraparound windows from Becca Interiors.
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of 67Concrete Fireplace
A concrete fireplace will complement an industrial-style living room. Or you can add a bit of edge by adding a concrete or concrete-effect fireplace to a contemporary open-plan living and dining room like this one from Gray Space Interiors.
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of 67Italianate Marble Fireplace
Incorporate an antique fireplace into a renovation to infuse your home with a sense of history that looks like it’s always been there. Becca Interiors added an antique Italianate marble fireplace and reclaimed decorative ceiling beams to add character to this 1950s home living room.
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of 67White Brick Fireplace
Modernize a large brick fireplace with a coat of white paint. Tina Ramchandani Creative gave an imposing midcentury modern fireplace a neutral feel with white paint, styling the ledge with books and decor objects and hanging a trio of black-and-white photographs on the mantle-free front of the white brick fireplace.
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of 67Modern Black Fireplace
A black fireplace of any style will add a chic focal point to your living room. This black fireplace from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors mixes a black quartz slab with white veining, a chunky modern surround, and a vintage cast iron fireplace insert to complement a room decorated with a mix of modern and antique furniture.
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of 67Patterned Tile Fireplace
Update a period fireplace with patterned tile. This renovated 1920s Tudor home living room from Brexton Cole Interiors has a saturated black mantel and black-and-white star patterned tile for an eye-catching look.
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of 67Cylindrical Fireplace
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors / Photo by Erin Little
A space-saving cylindrical fireplace won’t dominate your room. Add a modern feel by pairing a sculptural black fireplace with white walls and colorful artwork, like this gallery-like living room from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors.
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of 67Black Granite Fireplace
Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions
Create a focal point in neutral room with a dramatic stone fireplace. Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions paired a black granite fireplace with a white painted wood mantel and moldings to add elegance to this modern living room.
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of 67Decorative Fireplace
If you are renovating an old house with a non-working fireplace, resist the urge to rip it out or cover it up. Instead, turn it into the anchor point it is by styling the mantel with an antique mirror and sconces, and stack the firebox with wood for a cozy feel, like this space from Becca Interiors.
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of 67Modern Bump-Out Fireplace
Create a seamless feel in a modern living room by covering a bump-out fireplace with sleek slabs of stone. Desiree Burns Interiors chose a wrap-around gray marble and a linear fireplace to create a focal point that doesn’t dominate this open-plan space decorated with sculptural modern furniture pieces.
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of 67Stacked Stone Fireplace
Renovate a midcentury modern living room with a stacked stone fireplace and a glass-enclosed firebox. Break up the floor-to-ceiling stone with a pair of staggered plant shelves to add some greenery to the mix, like this space from Louis Duncan-He Designs.
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of 67Midcentury Modern Fireplace
Modernize a midcentury modern living room fireplace with charcoal paint that defines its form and contrasts with white walls. This floor-to-ceiling raised brick fireplace in a property from Home Consultant is mantel-free for a minimalist feel.
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of 67Vintage Fireplace Surround
Enhance a brick fireplace with a vintage surround that will look like it’s always been part of the architecture. Pair red brick with natural wood to add a rustic feel to painted white vertical shiplap or beadboard walls, like this coastal farmhouse-style living room fireplace from Becca Interiors.
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of 67Art Deco Fireplace
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
Decorate an Art Deco-inspired primary bedroom with a Portoro marble fireplace with gold veining for an elegant feel that complements oak herringbone floors. White walls with picture frame molding allow the fireplace to become a focal point in this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 67Whitewashed Brick Fireplace
A whitewashed brick fireplace will complement a light and airy modern farmhouse living room. Pair it with a chunky light wood mantel and open shelving to match white oak flooring, like this space from Jessica Nelson Design.
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of 67Flat Modern Marble Surround
Create a sleek modern feel with a flat marble fireplace surround. Choose a heavily veined slab of stone to add drama to the streamlined design, like this space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
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of 67Victorian Fireplace
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
Preserve the character of an older home by restoring an original fireplace. Leanne Ford Interiors finished this ornately carved wood Victorian fireplace with black paint and black-and-white floral tile, carrying the design throughout the room with oversized floral wallpaper for a timeless look.
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of 67Corner Stucco Fireplace
Design by My Studio ID / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
A corner fireplace is a space-saving solution that works well in a bedroom. This Spanish-style bedroom has a raised stucco fireplace with smooth lines that integrates seamlessly into white walls and adding contrast with terracotta tile flooring in this space from My Studio ID.
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of 67Modern Wood Slat Fireplace
Add texture to a modern fireplace with a wood slat accent wall. This space from Arbor & Co. pairs light wood tones, a mix of patterned and textured tile, and plenty of greenery that makes the space feel alive even when the fire isn’t lit.
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of 67Basement Fireplace
Warm up a finished basement lounge space with a modern fireplace wall. Dark wood built-ins and a chunky mantel help tie in midcentury modern furniture in this polished basement gathering spot.
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of 67Tall Brick Fireplace Mantel
Add a mantel to a floor-to-ceiling living room fireplace with a mantel for a more structured look. Laquita Tate Interior Styling + Design painted everything from the brick to the mantel and hearth matte black, then added fireplace tools and accessories in a mix of black and brass and finished with a modern mirror.
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of 67Farmhouse Fireplace
Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Add texture to an all-white farmhouse living room by mixing fireplace materials. Kate Marker Interiors paired painted brick, a whitewashed mantel, and shiplap wood on the wall above in this bright space.
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of 67Repurposed Fireplace
Give a non-working fireplace purpose by turning into a hybrid decor feature and storage vessel, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors. Style the firebox with books or fill it with candles, plants, a decorative basket, or sculptural objects.
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of 67Great Room Fireplace
Structure a large modern great room with a fireplace wall. Desiree Burns Interiors flanked the fireplace with built-ins to make the double-height space feel cozier and give the eye a place to rest.
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of 67Concrete Skim Coat
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
Change the look of a brick fireplace with a concrete skim coat. Leanne Ford Interiors leaned into the rustic look of this 1920s hunting cabin, adding texture with a gray skim coat to add contrast with white walls and furniture.
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of 67Floating Fireplace
Lighten up the look of a contemporary fireplace by floating it above the floor. This contemporary Florida bedroom from interior designer Maite Granda has a raised linear fireplace with a small built-in banquette for a seamless feel.
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of 67Large Format Tile Fireplace
Get the look of a slab of stone for less with large-format tiles, like this all-black fireplace in a modern living room from Michelle Berwick Designs.
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of 67Suspended Fireplace
Complement a contemporary space with a suspended fireplace that hovers above the ground. Paired with sculptural furniture and photography on the walls to create a modern feel.
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of 67Exposed Brick Fireplace
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fizser
Retain the warmth and character of an older home by keeping an original brick fireplace, even if you don’t plan on using it to light a fire. The aged brick on this London bedroom fireplace from Emilie Fournet Interiors creates a cozy feel and a styling opportunity.
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of 67Electric Fireplace
An electric fireplace is an affordable and practical choice that is generally viewed as more eco-friendly than gas or wood-burning varieties. Brexton Cole Interiors created a focal point in an open-concept condominium with a navy shiplap fireplace wall.
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of 67Traditional Fireplace
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Robert Karosis
Decorate a traditional home with a classical fireplace. This primary bedroom suite from Crisp Architects includes a painted white wood surround with a Greek key motif, and a gray marble slab surround to complement a room furnished with antiques.
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of 67Stepped Double Fireplace
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Lighten up a large brick fireplace with a stepped design by painting it the same white as walls and ceilings. Chango & Co. gave this double-sided fireplace a makeover with white paint that turned it from a dated feature into a focal point in this open-plan living and dining area.
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of 67Understated Corner Fireplace
Help a corner fireplace blend in by painting it the same color as the walls. This corner fireplace from Becca Interiors makes this traditional living room feel cozy without blocking flow in the room.
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of 67Patterned Tile Hearth
Update an existing fireplace with an eye-catching fireplace hearth makeover. The Home Consultant chose a patterned tile hearth to add interest to this minimalist space.
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of 67Stained Wood Fireplace
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
Pair whitewashed brick with a dark wood stained fireplace for a traditional feel. This space from Marie Flanigan Interiors mixes stained brown wood on the fireplace surround, ceilings, and beams with a vintage painted wood carved bed.
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of 67Graphic Tile Fireplace
Modernize a traditional fireplace with a graphic tile surround. Studio Peake energized this London living room fireplace with black-and-white tile in a zigzag pattern that complements a traditional wood surround and simple marble slab hearth.
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of 67Vertical Shiplap Fireplace
Design by Light and Dwell / Photo by Amy Bartlam
A shiplap fireplace can look farmhouse or modern depending on how it is used. Light and Dwell covered this living room fireplace wall with vertical shiplap that draws the eyes up to the vaulted ceilings, adding texture to the soothing neutral living room.
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of 67Painted Fireplace
Paint a large fireplace in a bold color to create a focal point in a neutral living room. Mary Patton Design gave this fireplace a monochromatic look with navy paint on the wooden mantel, brick surround, and hearth for maximum impact.
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of 67Tile and Stucco Fireplace
Designed by Michael Keck for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Celebrate the architecture of your home by preserving or restoring an original fireplace rather than replacing it with a newer style. This Spanish-style home living room from Michael Keck for Emily Henderson Design mixes smooth white plaster with stained wood and decorative tile for a signature look.
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of 67Transitional Fireplace
Complement a transitional living room with a fireplace that is a pared down version of a traditional design with clean lines. This neutral space from Desiree Burns Interiors mixed painted wood and dark stone for a polished feel.
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of 67Two-Tone Fireplace Wall
Pair two tones of blue to create dimension on a fireplace wall. Gray Space Interiors tiled the modern linear fireplace and TV wall with pale blue tiles, painting the built-ins and walls on either side in a deep navy and finishing with brass accents in this colorful living room.
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of 67Built-In Firewood Niche
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
A built-in niche is an attractive way to store firewood. Emily Henderson Design paired a frameless fireplace and a tall vertical niche that doubles as decor in this modern living room with a view.
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of 67Black Fireplace Wall
Turn a non-working fireplace into a feature with a black accent wall. Interior designer Alvin Wayne paired the saturated black wall with colorful art and decor for a contemporary feel that defines a seating corner in the open-plan space.
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of 67Minimalist Linear Fireplace
Louis Duncan-He Designs / Photo by Heather Dunbar
Float a sleek linear fireplace on a large white wall in a minimalist living room to add a focal point that doesn’t take up much visual space. Louis Duncan-He Designs placed the fireplace at eye level with wraparound seating.
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of 67Corner Fireplace Makeover
Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
Sometimes a corner fireplace is an eyesore that throws off your living room layout. Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona gave an awkward corner fireplace a makeover by painting it the same shade as the walls and hanging a large mirror over the mantel to reflect light and views.
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of 67Modern Shiplap Fireplace
@amberpiercedesigns / Instagram
Use shiplap to add texture to a modern fireplace wall. Amber Pierce Designs paired black shiplap with matching built-ins and decorated the front with an abstract black-and-white painting for a crisp modern feel.
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of 67Textured Fireplace Wall
Louis Duncan-He Designs / Photo by Genevieve Renee
Add color and texture to a modern living room by focusing on the fireplace wall. Louis Duncan-He Designs chose a green limestone finish to energize this floor-to-ceiling fireplace finished with light wood built-ins and open shelving.
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of 67Scrolled Wood Surround
Add old world elegance to a bedroom fireplace with a carved scrolled wood surround. Louis Duncan-He Designs paired the decorative surround in the same beige tones as the rest of this soothing primary bedroom for a cohesive feel.
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of 67Outdoor Fireplace
Anchor a patio, backyard, or covered porch seating area with an outdoor fireplace. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired warm-toned fireplace stone with cool-toned stone flooring and rustic reclaimed wood to create a focal point in this inviting outdoor lounge space.
