80+ Fabulous Fireplace Design Ideas for Any Budget or Style
Fan new life into that burnt-out hearth.
Having a fireplace in the middle of your home can sometimes feel like a daunting style challenge, but it doesn’t have to. Whether you’re looking to tackle a bold brick face with a softer look, add a bit of texture with tile, or just swap out the styling with some new accessories, we’ve rounded up a few fireplaces favorites that are sure to spark a flame of design inspiration.
Built-In Beauty
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We can’t decide what we love more about this design — the built-in shelves, the firewood storage or the handsome rustic reclaimed wood mantel.
Classic Marble
Sleek marble paired with stunning dark emerald walls looks sophisticated without being stuffy.
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Go Coastal
White Country Living Room With Black Coffee Table
Hints of red and blue add layers of depth to the crisp white blank canvas of this living room's walls and furniture. A round coffee table is a nice shape contrast in the middle of the boxier seating area.
Photo by: Tessa Neustadt
Tessa Neustadt
Channel the serenity of the sea by surrounding your fireplace with elegant driftwood.
Wild Fire
Dramatic black gets a pick me up with bold colorful tiles and large-scale artwork. We absolutely love how the tile extends beyond the fireplace opening, grounding the artwork above.
Exposed Brick
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When the Fixer Upper crew removed a wall in this charming Craftsman home, they found the original fireplace underneath and decided to keep it as a unique design element. #goals, right?
On-Trend Tile
Classical Coffee Table
The spacious resin coffee table features a striking cathedral design with an attractive Roman weathered stone finish. This indoor/outdoor coffee table is resistant to water and UV protected.
Photo by: Tomas Espinoza
Tomas Espinoza
The style options for tile these days are unbelievably chic. Modern motifs in subtle color pallets make for dynamic additions of texture and insert a pop of personality.
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Fake It
Colorful Living Room With Patterned Fireplace
HGTV Magazine rounds up easy ways to be a little more daring with your decorating. Patternize your fireplace: A painted design gives a mantel-free fireplace some much-needed style. The triangle stencil used here mimics the look of tile.
Photo by: Zach Desart (styled by Liz Strong)
Zach Desart (styled by Liz Strong)
Love the tiled look but aren't quite ready to take the plunge? Test the waters by painting a pattern onto your existing fireplace surround, like the geo-stenciled brick seen here.
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Cabin Fever
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A plain brick fireplace gets a modern rustic makeover when painted white and given a reclaimed mantel. Accessories play a big part in this look, so don’t be afraid to style it up with reclaimed pieces and greenery that still shine when the fire is out.
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Stone Stunner
Elegant Master Bedroom Mixes Rustic and Contemporary Styles
The stacked stone fireplace with chunky wood mantel is a dramatic focal point in this rustic, contemporary master bedroom. The barnwood ceiling and branch-inspired chandelier juxtapose against the sleek, contemporary canopy bed, while a flokati rug adds softness and style underfoot. Design by Tracey Byrne
Photo by: Audrey Hall
Audrey Hall
Warm and inviting, stunning stone remains one of the top choices in fireplace materials. We love how this stacked stone showpiece complements the cozy decor in this hygge-inspired bedroom.
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Wallpaper Surround
White and Turquoise Fireplace From Sarah Sees Potential
As seen on season 1 of Sarah Sees Potential, Sarah transformed a dark and dated brick fireplace into a gorgeous contemporary masterpiece. The fireplace's crumbling brick was stripped and replaced with white mosaic tile and a custom-built mantel. Striped turquoise wallpaper draws the eyes up and brightens the space, making it a hub for entertaining.
Photo by: Stacey Brandford Photography
Stacey Brandford Photography
An easy way to add a pop of color without breaking the bank? Wallpaper! Dress up the space above mantel for a fresh new look.
White-Out
If you find yourself with an overwhelming amount of outdated rockwork or brick, give it an inexpensive facelift using paint. This quirky bohemian homestead gets a fresh look when washed out in white.
Crazy for Color
Chic Living Room With Victorian Touches
A Victorian house gets an interior update by way of this stylish living room. A blue-and-white fireplace surround adds color, built-ins provide storage and display space, and an eye-catching onion pendant light from Design Within Reach serves as a focal point. The colors in this space make it vibrant and interesting.
Photo by: Coddington Design
Coddington Design
Not into the all-white look? Give your neutral space a boost by choosing vibrant tile for your fireplace surround.
Simple Slate
Heavy slate gets an airy makeover when paired with bright white walls and neutral accessories. Adding fresh botanicals in both the planted pots and nature photograph above lend softness to an otherwise hearty hearth.
Stylish Screen
Does your fireplace need a makeover right now? Add a screen for instant glam. We really love the idea of using a bold brass piece to add a unique look to a simply-styled space.
Cool Cutouts
A uniquely-shaped opening gives this simple space some serious glamour — proof that even ornamental fireplaces can be the center of attention.
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