45 Fireplace Decor Ideas to Add Warmth and Style to Your Space

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45 Fireplace Decor Ideas to Add Warmth and Style to Your Space
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Turn Art Into a Focal Point

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Sara Shields Photo
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Settle for a Neutral Color Palette

fireplace living room
Almost Makes Perfect

Stick with minimalist decor and bright neutrals. A framed abstract print, potted plant and trio of bud vases add a little personality to this modern living room.

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Use Mirrors to Hide the TV

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Photo: John McDavid; Design: Dara Haung

Here’s a genius way to mount a TV above the fireplace without sacrificing elegance. Interior designer Dara Haung had a handyman glue mirrors onto MDF wood boards and used closet hardware to create a foldable mirror display. Just open it when you’d like to watch TV!

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Introduce Eclectic Elements

fireplace with art
Sara Liggoria-Tramp

If you’ve got neutral walls, infuse color and personality with accents. Here, homeowner Sara Ligorria-Tramp frames a piece of embroidered textile from her mother for over the fireplace mantel. She also uses a vintage grate that came from a family member.

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Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Whitewash a Brick Fireplace

white living room
Carina Skrobecki

Whitewashing involved painting with watered-down paint, which allows the original texture and color of the bricks to shine through. Here, designer Jessica Nelson brightens the fireplace with white paint but leaves some bricks uncovered for dimension.

Photo by: Carina Skrobecki

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Weave in Vintage Artwork

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Sara Shields Photo
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Cozy Up the Space

cozy fireplace
Sara Liggoria-Tramp

From the wood paneling and dark bricks to moody decor, this basement living room begs you to snuggle up and stay a while. There’s also a plush rug, so you can sit on the floor in front of the working fireplace for extra warmth.

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Swap Decor for the Season

fall fireplace mantel
The Home I Create

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DIY a Concrete Fireplace

concrete fireplace mantel
Cherished Bliss

If you don’t love your brick fireplace, no problem. Frame out the fireplace, adding shiplap up top and cement board and drywall down below.

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Hang a Floating Shelf

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Sara Shields Photo
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Decorate With Natural Textures

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Boxwood Avenue

Top a cement fireplace with a natural wood mantel to create an earthy aesthetic. Layer the mantel with organic decor and greenery to add warmth and texture to the space.

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Play With Scale and Height

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Andreas von Einsiedel//Getty Images

Style the mantel with vases, picture frames and mirrors of various shapes and sizes to create dimension. Here, a large mirror is the standout accent and small decor elevates the look.

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Build a Faux Fireplace

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Pretty in the Pines
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Paint the Mantel a Matching Hue

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nicolamargaret//Getty Images

For a monochromatic moment, paint the fireplace mantel the same color as the walls. Here, a dark teal paint color makes the living space feel warm and moody.

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Surround Your Space With Wallpaper

wallpaper trends moody floral wallpaper in living room
Virtually Here Studios
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Stack Gold Mirrors

fireplace mantel triple mirrors
Erin Feinblatt

Whether you go for a modern or vintage style, mirrors on the mantel add depth and dimension to a living space. Mix different shapes, sizes and styles to create a striking focal point.

Photo by: Erin Feinblatt

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Go for Blues

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Virginia Macdonald

Paint your entire fireplace a cozy shade, like this deep blue. Then paint the walls a complementary shade and pick up a matching armchair. To serve as a focal point, fill a nearby closet with firewood and add a dried citrus garland.

Photo by: Virginia Macdonald

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Layer in Textures

green fireplace with green armchairs
Ellie Lindstrom
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Find Where Vintage Meets Modern

fireplace mantel bricks with greens
Marisa Vitale

Breathe new life into a dated brick fireplace by adding a white wood surround over top. Fill it with fresh flowers and greenery, then layer in an antique-style painting — like interior designer Francesca Grace does here.

Photo by: Marisa Vitale

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Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience. From 2015 to 2019, she held various editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, including as health editor, covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, and other lifestyle news. She’s a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism and dreams of the day Northwestern will go back to the Rose Bowl.  

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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

 

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