Fireplace Ideas

Wood-burning fireplaces often have a traditional design. Traditional fireplaces have a rustic look and are usually built into your home’s wall with a faux, natural stone or brick chimney.

Tip: One of the most popular brick fireplace ideas includes adding a coat of paint to freshen up its appearance, or covering it with new porcelain tiles.

Wall-mounted fireplaces have a sleek, simple look and fit well in a modern-style living room. While a traditional fireplace can command the center of attention, a wall-mounted electric one can more readily share wall space with televisions and other accessories.

If you want to convert from a wood-burning fireplace to a different fuel, built-in inserts are an ideal option. Built-in inserts come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can fit seamlessly into your original fireplace opening.

With a two-sided fireplace in your home, you can sit in more than one area and take advantage of the same flame.
This modern fireplace style gives your room a sophisticated, upscale look.

Where traditional designs use brick or stone for a warm, rustic appearance, a mid-century modern fireplace takes a minimal approach and can use materials such as marble or glass.

Contemporary-style fireplaces can emphasize sleekness by using materials such as slate or stainless steel. A contemporary fireplace wall that extends from floor to ceiling makes for an eye-catching interior and is great for gas fireplaces.

Mosaic tiles can offer a beautiful fireplace surround that fits multiple decorating styles. Mosaics offer everything from small detailed designs to vintage graphic looks. Glass and ceramic tile are two popular materials.

A fireplace in the dining room is the ideal way to end the day on a high note. But even if you don't have an existing built-in fireplace, you can still enjoy the feel with a faux fireplace. Simply install a mantel, a threshold and add decorative logs or a set of candles.

A fireplace in a library makes it the perfect place to curl up with a good book and a toasty fire. Keep the look even more Old World with a marble overlay surrounded by richly carved wood in a dark finish.

Mantels provide a convenient shelf for displaying keepsakes and can also function as a decorative accessory in their own right. Classics include mahogany and oak, or even exposed or painted brick, while crisp white or metal mantels add a contemporary vibe.

Whether it stands alone or is part of a media center, an electric fireplace puts the heat where you need it. Choose one that matches your space, style and decor.

Choose from modern electric fireplaces or rustic electric fireplaces, white electric fireplaces or black electric fireplaces to coordinate with your living room style. Look for mantel electric fireplace designs and entertainment center cabinets that integrate your electric fireplace into your home.

More electric fireplace features:

• LED fireplaces feature flame technology controlled by a remote or app
• Recessed electric fireplaces mounted flush to the wall
• Electric fireplaces with storage
  perfect for a media room
• Freestanding and portable electric fireplaces
  that are simple to install - just plug into an outlet

Fireplace screens are essential features for both safety and heat efficiency, but they can also enhance fireplace decor. Consider painting a dark screen with a color that pops, or find a screen in an eye-catching design such as an Art Deco pattern or a woodland scene.

If you're looking for fireplace inspiration, look no further than your backyard. An outdoor fireplace brings the heat and the feel of an old-fashioned campfire to your outside spaces. Outdoor fireplace ideas include brick, stone, stucco and other natural designs that can fit elegantly into the environment.

Tools and accessories such as pokers, tongs, shovels and andirons prove essential to maintaining a fire and cleaning a hearth, while also adding fresh design ideas. Items with brass accents may complement traditional or classic decor, while bronze or copper ones could match a more industrial or modern fireplace.