Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of living rooms with fireplace ideas! We carefully chose them for your enjoyment and inspiration. We hope you will find them useful and that they’ll warm up your day!
There is something extraordinary about a glowing fireplace in a home. It radiates a relaxing ambiance that invites everyone to gather around and bask in its warmth. Imagine a lit fireplace emitting all kinds of cozy feelings as you sit in your living room listening to your children recapping events from their day. Or how about sipping a drink while catching up with friends, the flames dancing, logs crackling. Fireplaces are always the centerpiece of any space. It can double as a warm partner in the colder months or as the focal point of the living room design. Raised fireplace hearths can also double as display areas and even provide extra seating in a pinch, just add cushions! In whatever design style, there is a fireplace that would give your home its brand of magic.
From the most simple to the most ornate, there is a fireplace that would fit your need, lifestyle, and personal style. A traditional wood-burning fireplace may be the most heart-warming; it provides nostalgic feelings with the sound of crackling logs and the smell of wood smoke. It would complement rustic and farmhouse-inspired homes beautifully. But it would also fit in a coastal and contemporary homes. A fireplace insert that uses wood or gas can be easily installed in old stone cottages with original masonry, or save time and money with a prefab fireplace for mountain cabins. The fireplace’s charm is in some part due to its surround. Boost the rustic charm of a room with stacked stone or brick fireplace surround with reclaimed barn wood mantel. Or use polished granite or marble surround for an elegant look. You can even find gorgeously carved French, Tuscan, or Victorian antique mantels in flea markets! Concerned about your child and pet’s safety? You can put in glass doors, fire screens, and even fireplace gates that will keep them away from the flames. Gas and electric fireplaces are also excellent alternatives to wood-burning fireplaces. They are easily controlled and involves less work and upkeep. When it comes to looks, gas or electric fireplaces offer many designs from wood-burning look to fire ribbon fireplace. As for accessorizing a fireplace, you can put metal fire screens with scrolls and decorative motifs, antique wrought iron andirons and firebacks, or carved mantels with moldings and corbels. Decorate the hearth with tiles, a firewood niche with beautifully cut wood, and the overmantel with mirrors and artworks. Family and friends will also appreciate comfortable chairs, fluffy cushions, and throws in front of the fire. And make sure you have some hot cocoa or wine at hand.
So let’s come and visit these living rooms with fireplaces. We hope you find the one that gives a little spark of joy to your evenings at home. Enjoy the visit and beautiful day to you!
1. Winter Wonderland…
The Little Plus: the majestic floor to ceiling fireplace with the raised stone hearth. Exposed timber beams give the illusion of a higher, expansive ceiling, matching the earthy tones of the seating below. Speaking of earthy, feel free to kick off your indoor shoes or slippers, and feel the warmth emanating from both the fire and beautifully colored carpet. And these terracotta-hued accents will make you feel you are in sunny Spain, and you won’t even notice it’s winter outside!
2. Modern Nature…
The Little Plus: the unique rounded chimney calling back the painted walls. With the slate surround and the reclaimed wood coffee table (not to mention the hide rug), this setting perfectly marries touches of nature with modern design. The open layout gives off a sleek modern feel, and the free-standing fireplace works well with the overall look.
3. Royal Warmth…
The Little Plus: the frieze with fleur-de-lys carvings and scrolled fire screen with gilt acanthus details. Notice the two antique wall mirrors over the marble top French commodes, elegantly subtle You’ll surely feel like royalty in this space surrounded by the grandeur of the ornately carved glass-topped coffee table, antique candleholders, trinket boxes, and urn lamps. Have a kir royal and enjoy good conversation with loved ones in this gorgeous living room.
4. Comfort & Music…
The Little Plus: the natural flagstone floor and hearth, and the striking accent wall and fireplace surround. The curved, built-in sofa gives a feeling of cozy comfort, with a small wooden tray insert as a convenient built-in side table. The wall art by the nook complements the flagstone and further unifies this layout. And for the musical genius in the family, the elevated piano nook has a skylight that acts as natural spotlight! Bravo!
5. Marble Pairings…
The Little Plus: the two-sided glass and marble fireplace that serves as a partial room divider. This minimalist-modern design distributes the warmth to two different rooms in the house! And the wood storage becomes a unique element in the living room’s design — your guests will believe that it’s part of the whole aesthetic! Notice too the gorgeous marble and wood combo of the floor that ties up with the overall dark brown and light beige tone of the room. And with the lounging seating arrangement in a warm ecru, you’ve got a space that looks both high-end and welcoming.
6. Blended Beauty…
The Little Plus: the blending-in of the gorgeous stone fireplace into the wall. The wall’s faux finish and top stencils add to the allure of the area, and the chandeliers hanging from the coffered ceiling give a touch of old-world glamour. Mixed and matched seating gives the space an eclectic vibe and the dark finish of the surrounding wooden tables ground all the elements together. It’s a mix of comfort and style.
7. Nightcap…
The Little Plus: the weathered all-brick fireplace and the antique fleur-de-lys cast iron fire grate. An ornately-framed mirror above the mantle adds more depth and interest to the area, and the deep burgundy of the room exudes drama and mystique. . Lounge on the lush leather couches and have a glass of wine, smooth jazz music in the background — your nights won’t be cold by this fireplace, for sure.