20 Hot Fireplace Designs
From minimalist and modern to ornate and traditional, these fireplace designs bring the heat every time.

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Stately Stone
An antique stone fireplace brings historic glamour to this airy, texture rich transitional living room. The sand-colored mantel pops against the soft white walls and creates stately contrast against the smoky herringbone tile that lines the firebox.
Enviable Emerald
This formal sitting room features an emerald fireplace embellished with art deco diamond millwork and flanked by custom bookcases. The emerald paint continues across the walls and climbs the ceiling to create a striking, monochrome design that exudes luxury, drama and intrigue.
Balancing Act
Victorian opulence is balanced by contemporary hues and casual furnishings in this well-appointed lounge. The ornate limestone fireplace serves focal point of the design and is flanked by an impressive, floor-to-ceiling bookcase and mirrored bar cabinet. Shaded acrylic sconces frame vibrant artwork above the carved mantel and offer fresh contrast to the historic fireplace below.
Sweet Dreams
This fireplace, clad in marble, ushers warmth into this soothing master suite. The natural stone surround boasts smoky veining that creates movement and interest that draws the eye across the room. A sleek, caramel stained wood mantel extends above the cool marble to showcase florals and framed art above the dancing flames below.
Architectural Interest
This gorgeous living room is swathed in architectural interest, from the coffered ceiling and elegant millwork, to the distinctive cast concrete fireplace and the pair of French doors topped with clerestory windows. Antique wingback chairs in pale blue velvet join two soft white sofas for a dignified gathering by the majestic hearth. The white candle chandelier offers a contemporary take on classic lines.
Hot Tub
The bath water promises to stay warm for hours in this classic clawfoot tub thanks to its convenient proximity to the traditional brick fireplace in this retreat. Striking, yet simple, millwork accentuates the fireplace façade and a brass screen pops against the red brick surround.
Rustic + Refined
Earthen stones serve as backdrop to a reclaimed wooden mantel on the fireplace in this mountainside den by Martha O’Hara Interiors. The rustic façade extends from the hardwood floors to the beamed ceiling overhead and boasts stones varied in color, size and texture to yield a design rich with texture.
Mediterranean Mosaic
In this bathroom, beige is not synonymous with boring. This opulent and earthy spa bathroom features his and her vanities, travertine floors and custom cabinetry throughout. The masterminds at Ownby Design anchor the space with a captivating fireplace flush to a roomy soaking tub at the center of the room. A stone surround frames the embers within and an elegant, beige and white Mediterranean tile mosaic bridges the gap to the cathedral ceiling above.
A Study of Contrast
Aqua grasscloth wraps the walls of this formal sitting room with texture, while soft greige millwork frames out the space with timeless charm. A traditional fireplace invites guests to enjoy after dinner drinks in the center of the room. The classic, creamy mantel pops against the papered walls and the charcoal surround below. The firebox offers a final dose of contrast to the design where blonde bricks are laid in a handsome herringbone pattern.
White Hot
This timeless living room space features a fireplace with a Carrara marble surround paired with a classic white mantel, yielding an enduring fireplace design. The same white paint continues to the custom bookcases that flank the fiery focal point, creating a crisp backdrop for styling and storage throughout the year.
Exposed Beams + Earthen Stones
A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows provides unmatched views to the countryside beyond, while a weathered stone fireplace reaches new heights and provides loungers a grand view indoors. The creamy stone fireplace façade soars above the sofas below and contrasts against rich, honey-toned beams that line the cathedral ceiling overhead.
Dual Design
Sleek meets savvy in this open-concept mountain home. A freestanding, dual sided fireplace stands tall at the center of the sundrenched living room, breakfast nook and kitchen. Charcoal planks wrap the fireplace façade with contemporary flair, while modern iron gallery lights add ambiance to the space when the embers burn out.
Prime Spot
Sleek, chic and streamlined — this modern fireplace checks all the boxes. The minimalist design proves that less is more and makes a statement in this mountainside home. The smoky surround reads black at first glance, but reveals subtle, special touches of deep forest green depending on the angle or amount of sunlight filtered into the room.
Ageless Beauty
Designer James Farmer removed years of questionable wood treatments and restored this handsome historic home and fireplace to its former splendor. The stately, southern design boasts the original heart pine on the floors, walls and mantel, which wrap the room in a rich, caramel hue. A classic, red brick surround, shadowy firebox and an iron fireplace screen create a natural focal point and draw attention to the glowing fire at the center of the room.
Material Warmth
If you're designing a wood-burning fireplace, consider carving out a space for the firewood, like designers at Uptic Studios did here. This fireplace stands out as the star of the room — its materials and colors contrast with the wood-paneled ceiling and walls behind for a contemporary, rustic aesthetic.
Cozy Kitchen Charm
A wood-burning fireplace designed for cooking adds Mediterranean charm to this eat-in kitchen. It's easy to create an intimate mood for a dinner party with a communal farmhouse table and flickering flames.
Geometric Grandeur
A modern, stone fireplace packs a punch in this sundrenched living room. The fireplace boasts a streamlined silhouette embellished with a geometric motif and topped with a blonde wood mantel. The white surround pops against the periwinkle walls, and the same white hue adds brightness to the charming, built-in window benches that flank the fireplace.
Neat in Navy
Navy built-in bookcases surround an unlacquered brass fireplace surround to create an unexpected, yet elegant focal point in this waterfront home. The preppy design makes a moody statement against the pale blue walls, and plays well with the ruby tartan toss pillows and woven throws throughout.
Soaring Stacks
This classic Cape Cod-style Malibu living space gets a California contemporary twist in this sunny home. The centerpiece of its two-story great room is a soaring, minimalist-style cement fireplace that reaches the beamed ceiling above. Massive stacks of chopped firewood line each side of the fireplace, providing earthy texture and warm color to the otherwise airy design.
(Live) Edgy Contrast
A live edge mantel and iron hardware pop against the fireplace in this bright white living room. The natural movement and wood color warms the otherwise snowy walls, and provides ample space for stylish accents and tchotchkes.

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