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31 Beautiful Living Rooms With Fireplaces

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Updated on 12/21/21

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Nothing makes a room feel cozier than a fireplace. Whether your style is modern, traditional, farmhouse, or something altogether different, a living room that has a fireplace just feels more welcoming than one that doesn't.

Living room fireplace ideas – 35 ways to create a focal point

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By Amy Cutmore

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Nothing welcomes in the cosy hygge vibes quite like a crackling fire. Traditionally, the fireplace was the focal point of a living room layout, although in modern time's it's been replaced by the TV...

Creative living room fireplace ideas can totally transform your lounge, anchoring the space whatever the season and bringing warmth in winter. Whether you restore an old fireplace, put a new one in where one was missing, or just fake it til you make it, there are lots of ways to make sure your fireplace commands attention.

Even if you don't have a functioning fire, a facing (the mantel and frame) styled with stacked logs, candles, plants and artwork can still make a decorative statement, in your living room.

Living room fireplace ideas

1. Fake it with a facing and accent colour

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If you don't have a fireplace, you could purchase a facing, at Screwfix or B&Q and distract with a bold accent colour. As shown above, with some bright colour on the walls, fairy lights, artwork and candles, you can make the impression of a fireplace without an actual roaring fire.

This is an affordable way to create a faux fireplace, costing around £200. It's a relatively easy way to improve the flow of the room when designing a living room. And it offers lots of opportunities for styling/faffing with the mantlepiece as the seasons change.

2. Source a second-hand fireplace

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Why not restore an old fireplace? Keep an eye out on Facebook Marketplace and Freecycle and you might be able to bag one for free, so it'll only cost you time and the price of some paint and DIY tools.

Speaking to Ideal Home, DIY lover and former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh said she was surprised at how easy this was to do. She bought one from a second-hand flea market and completely restored it, building up the fluting and reshaping some of it, before priming, sanding and repainting it.

'At first, I thought there's no way I'm going to make this look any good, and actually it wasn't as hard as I thought,' she shares. 'There are so many tutorials online now if you're unsure of how to do things. It's in our main living area because it's a really lovely Victorian high ceilinged room, but the fireplace they had must have been put in when the original one was taken out and it just didn't give it the credit it deserved.'

3. Make it centre-stage and conceal the TV

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A large chimney breast, white abstract artwork and dark paint make a big statement here, and the TV simply disappears. 'Whether you're a TV-over-the-fireplace or art-over-the-fireplace kind of girl, adding a centrepiece with height and visual weight is the best way to create a focal point,' say Jenna and Mariana at Interior Fox .

'Often times we have open recesses on either side of the chimney breast so take every opportunity to use this space by adding built-in shelving or bookcases. A fireplace also needs to be grounded for maximum visual impact so if you don't have a hearth, create one using tiles or stacks of books/plants.'

4. Opt for a textural look

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This fireplace has a gorgeous boho look with loads of natural textures, and it's sure to look radiant and inviting once lit. You've got the painted wood panelled walls, marble, natural wooden candle stands, the stone of the Buddha, ceramic jars and a beaded light fitting. All of these tactile materials have been skillfully layered on top of what may have been a fairly plain and ordinary marble fireplace and hearth.

5. Add a touch of royalcore

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Elevate your traditional fireplace by taking inspiration from Bridgerton-inspired royalcore. Pale blue walls, gold-framed mirrors and artwork, DIY wall panelling ideas and a mix of old and new in terms of furniture and soft furnishings will take a fireplace to a new level. 

6. Make a statement with a modern design

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Create a wow moment with a modern, electric fire as part of your open-plan living room ideas. The fire cut out of the wall here means there's still a divide between the different areas but it also creates a sense of space, ideal for entertaining.

7. Update the chimney breast with geometric tiles

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Bring personality and a chic Parisian cafe style with some monochrome tiles like these from Walls and Floors . They've got a subtle matte finish and can be arranged in various ways, be it checkerboard or your own unique pattern.

8. Embrace symmetry

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If you want your living room to be a calming place to unwind, think about symmetry when coming up with living room fireplace ideas. Arrange wood either side of the fireplace in neat columns, cluster candles and arrange plants and artwork so there's a feeling of balance that's easy on the eye.

9. Make a statement with colour blocking

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Colour lovers, don't neglect your fireplace! It's a prime opportunity to inject some fun colour, and we're loving the combination of bright green, yellow and pink here, tied together with a geometric rug. A fresh lick of paint is always a winner if you want to shake things up without spending too much money.

10. Arrange furniture to embrace the fire

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Rearranging your furniture so that key pieces are angled towards the fire is a way to make your fire demand attention, without spending any money. 'Arrange your furniture so it embraces the fireplace rather than avoiding it,’ says Sally Denning, Interiors Stylist, @Blackshorestyle . You don't have to totally compromise your view of the TV but a few small tweaks, and shuffling sofa legs a little will help make sure the fireplace stands out.

11. Style a mantel like a pro

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'Symmetrical mantels – with say, an identical lamp at each end – can feel very formal,' comments interior designer Nicki Bamford-Bowes . 'Great in certain spaces and situations such as a dining room or a grand hallway. However, to create a more relaxed vibe in spaces such as a lounge, I prefer a more informal, asymmetrical mantel.' Play around with arranging vases, artwork, seasonal foliage, and plenty of candles for ambient light, which is essential for achieving cosy living room ideas.

12. Make a feature of a chimney breast wall

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‘Try painting the fireplace in a contrasting colour to walls, wallpapering all walls or alcoves except the chimney breast,' suggests Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director, Little Greene . 'Or opting for floor-to-ceiling colour, enveloping the fire surround and chimney breast just leaving the dark fireplace or decorative tiles to become a room’s feature highlight. ’

13. Keep it simple for a contemporary design

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‘An inset stove gives the illusion of a “window of fire”,’ says Declan Kingsley-Walsh, Managing Director, Morsø UK . 'So keep things minimal to let the fire remain centre stage.'

This style of living room fireplace ideas works in just about any space, contemporary or traditional, as it just depends how you dress it. it's a great option for small living room ideas, too, because it doesn't overly distract the eye and take over the space.

14. Make a modern fireplace the focal point

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In a contemporary layout embrace the freedom to upsize. Make a big impact, quite literally, with an oversized fireplace design within your modern living room ideas.

‘Glass panels on stoves are now bigger and wider, so you can really enjoy the beauty of a log fire, compared to more trad designs,’ says Declan from Morso.

‘Stoves can be placed almost anywhere as long as the requirements of the stove are met and there’s a flue, which means focal points are moving away from the traditional fireplace. ’

15. Welcome wallpaper to frame a fireplace

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Draw attention to the fire within the living room fireplace ideas by framing the surround with a decorative paper. ‘Adding living room wallpaper ideas to the chimney breast in an otherwise muted scheme highlights it and create an element of surprise,' suggests Ruth from Little Greene.

16. Give an original fireplace a makeover

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With the right materials you can upcycle anything and design a living room to perfection. ‘Most fireplaces are made from varnished wood, cast iron, tiles or stone, so if you are looking to paint it – and a contrasting colour always helps highlight this architectural feature – then use a coat of an all-surface primer,' advises Ruth from Little Greene.

'If you have a highly sculptural or cast-iron fireplace, then paint the walls and the fireplace itself the same colour – this reduces the powerful nature of the ironwork or shape but allows the detail to show through by the highlights and shadows that are displayed as light falls on it. ’

17. Style a fireplace seasonally

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‘Style your living room fireplace ideas with the season,’ says Interiors Stylist Sally. ‘For spring and summer, pop candles into the grate or add seasonal foliage. As you head into autumn, stack with logs – they are great for adding texture and can be moved to a log basket to one side come winter.’

18. Don't overpower the wood-burner

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‘For a contemporary stove, try to keep the area around minimal with a neutral palette,' says Declan from Morso. 'This allows the stove’s warm, dancing flames to be the focal point. For more traditional stoves, expose the original brick or go for decorative tiles to create a warm, homely look for rustic living room ideas.'

19. Make your facing pop

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Not sure what to do with that tired old wooden surround on your living room fireplace ideas? If you are feeling brave, painting it a bright colour will make it sing. Try to pick out your chosen colour in accents such as cushions and rugs, and smaller pieces of upcycled furniture for a more cohesive look.

Think carefully about your colour choice. If you have a cool neutral like grey on the walls, pick a strong sunshine yellow, teal blue or fuchsia pink. If you are working with a warmer neutral, try an on-trend brick or terracotta red, a sage or olive green or even plum.

20. Go grey all over

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One way to make a fireplace feel less old fashioned or obtrusive is to paint it in an on-trend, colour, and to also us that colour on the wall behind. This cocooning grey living room idea is on trend, and makes this mantel feel smart. It's also light enough that you don't lose the fine details of any carved details.

21. Make sure it's to scale

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This is important if you are choosing a replacement mantelpiece, or installing a new fireplace where one didn't previously exist. 'If you have lots of space and high ceilings, you may wish to opt for a tall fireplace with an overhanging mantel, an ornate overmantel and a wide hearth extension,' advises Owen from Renaissance London.

'If your space is smaller, such as in a bathroom or guest bedroom, you may wish to opt for something more flush to the wall. Focus the detail on ornate jambs or tiles around the grate.'

22. Turn a chimney breast into a home office

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Here's a very smart solution for a defunct fireplace – turn it into a desk or dressing table. Deeper wardrobes sit in the alcoves created by the flue, while attaching a shelf to the chimney breast makes an instant workspace or beauty bar. And the hearth becomes a place to tuck in a stool – it's the home office you've always wanted, but takes up barely any space.

23. Pare back a disused fireplace

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Turn a simple hole in the wall into a stunning feature that reflects the style of your property. For coastal living room ideas, look to rustic materials. Raw concrete cavity and a stone base are a great starting point.

24. Use reclaimed wood for authenticity

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A big open hearth and flue might look authentic, but they are also rather impractical. In country living room ideas, consider sealing off the flue so there are no draughts, and instead using an efficient wood burner as they do a far better job of emitting heat directly into the room that an open fire wood.

A simple reclaimed beam is a rustic alternative to a traditional mantelpiece, while still nodding to the age of the house.

25. Fake it in a new build with this instant fix

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Though it's not true of all new builds, some can feel a little bereft of features. So if you are looking for a focal point to replace the TV, a fireplace surround like this one from Next could be the retro-fit solution you've been looking for. It will fit against a flat wall for an instant feature, and you can add your choice of electric stove or hearth to complete the look.

Buy now: Jefferson fireplace surround, £525, Next

26. Keep things elegant with marble

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Marble is the perfect choice for a fireplace. It is resistant to heat and fire, meaning you can light the fire all winter long without worrying about any damage. Marble is perfect for creating a sleek modern look. It can be expensive, but the versatility and longevity of marble makes it is a great investment.

27. Add character with exposed brick

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If you have inherited a fireplace already fitted with a heating element, rather than tearing it out immediately check to see if it is still safe to use and work with it.

This old heating element and exposed brick fireplace add character to this otherwise modern living room. It is a lovely focal point that offers a nod to the history of the house.

28. Create a modern, industrial look

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Has your original fireplace been ripped out? It's relatively affordable to commission your own in cast concrete, for a surround that has all the character or marble or stone without the expense. Pops of orange will fire up neutral living room ideas when the stove itself isn't flickering.

29. Match your fireplace to your walls

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Fireplaces can sometimes stand out for all the wrong reasons. So if you want yours to blend in, paint it to match the walls around it. This is particularly effective if you go for a deep colour rather than a pale neutral. Pick out the tone in soft furnishings but make sure there's enough 'light' to contrast with the shad to avoid overkill.

30. Work in a wood-burning stove

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Fireplace alcove not in use? Install a log burning stove. It will create wonderfully cosy centrepiece and will heat the whole area. Be sure to enlist the help of a trained contractor who will make sure the structure is safe and built to the latest regulations.

The results as seen here in this quaint country living room are stunning and can be enjoyed from all angles of the room. ‘Whether your living room is big or small, a wood-burning stove always makes it cosy' says Declan from Morso.

31. Dress an inglenook

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Large open fireplaces, or Inglenooks as they are often known, are the ultimate indulgence for cottage-style homes. They were originally used in houses to cook, and for people to gather in for extra warmth but these days they are purely decorative and atmospheric.

Their grand appearance is the epitome of rustic cosiness and looks the part amongst beamed ceilings and comfortable sofas. You need to have sufficient permanent ventilation into the room to ensure that the fire can work safely with a good draught up the flue.

Be sure to learn how to clean and maintain your chimney and heating stove in time for winter.

32. Personalise the mantlepiece

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Ever wondered where the living room furniture pointed before the days of the TV? Although many have been neglected or ripped out completely, the fireplace is gaining gravitas once more thanks to our current love of all things heritage.

Whether offering a place for your wine glass at a party to perching a family portrait, the mantel itself has long reflected each era of design. Use a bare mantel to display your favourite objects – a sure fire (get it?!) way to cheer you up on a dull, dreary day.

Select specific items to make more of a statement – oversized letters to spell out kid’s names looks great, or use the wall above to position a large scale print and leave the mantle free.

33. Fill in the gaps with logs

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Fill an unused fireplace with log storage ideas for an eye-catching display. Fire wood is making a rustic style statement this season. Stacked and styled with an interior designer’s eye, the storage of this humble heat source is also the ‘hot’ new way to bring a textural element into the winter home.

34. Light up your fire

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An exposed brick chimney breast is a popular decorative fireplace style right now. It demands attention, adds texture and lends itself well to not only rustic but modern schemes as it gives a nod to the industrial trend.

It particularly looks the part in this relaxed living room as creates a focal point and balances the eclectic scheme. If your fireplace is not in use, light up the hearth with a quirky novelty LED letter light as an extra highlight.

35. Adorn your fireplace with foraged foliage

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Give those Sunday afternoon walks extra purpose by taking the opportunity to forage in the hedgerows for pretty foliage to adorn your fireplace. Slip your secateurs in your pocket and be on the look-out for ivy, rose hips, eucalyptus, yew and box cuttings. As well as looking pretty, they'll double as kindling.

The time honoured and traditional fireplace was once a necessity to heat a room, but in today's world they can be seen as more of a comforting indulgence and delight. From artificial gas and electric fires to rustic wood burners and roaring open inglenooks, there is certainly a style and type to suit every style of living room, bedroom, kitchen or even bathroom.

How do you arrange a living room with a fireplace in the middle?

'Try to position your seating in a way that surrounds the hearth, whilst still angled towards the TV,' says Sam Hood, co-founder and chief creative officer at AMARA . 'This will give you the best of both worlds, embracing both the modern and traditional focal points.'

Should I buy a restored fireplace or reproduction fireplace?

A beautiful fireplace might be a must-have now, but it's a sad fact that in the 1970s and 1980s, homeowners couldn't rip them out fast enough. That's left many older homes lacking their original living room fireplace ideas. So if you want to reinstate them, is it best to seek out an old fireplace, salvaged from a property of a similar age, or to buy new?

'Restoration can be a hugely gratifying and challenging process, from sourcing to installation, but the result is a true piece of history amongst the fabric of your home,' says Owen from Renaissance London. 'Alternatively, specifying a reproduction fireplace gives you the freedom to create something entirely new. It can be made to look old while incorporating all the detail and personalisation you could wish for.'

How do I make my fireplace a year-round feature?

'During the summer, a stove or fire remains a functional design element that boosts the aesthetics of any space, even though it’s not in regular use,' points out Declan from Morso. 'Keep logs and fireside tools close by to your living room fireplace ideas – whatever the season – they add interest and make the stove feel homely all year round. ’

'For non-working fireplaces with open cavities, use a heap of white candles at different heights,' says Interior Fox. 'You can light them and it creates a nice glow mimicking a fire. Another affordable option is stacking books and plants neatly to create different heights within the cavity. Don't forget about the mantel! Candles, ornaments, and small vases with greenery can do wonders for an empty mantel.'

Do fireplaces cause pollution?

While we love the cosy element that a wood-burning living room fireplace ideas bring, we also acknowledge the Clean Air Strategy 2019 , which set about the reduction of emissions at home to protect the environment and the nation's health.

According to the Government website, burning wood and coal in open fires and stoves makes up 38% of the UK’s primary emissions of fine particulate matter. The Clean Air Strategy 2019 set out plans to legislate to prohibit the sale of the most polluting fuels, ensuring only the cleanest stoves would be available for sale by 2022.

Amy Cutmore is Editor-in-Chief, Homes Audience, working across the Future Homes portfolio. She works on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And she's a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year. A homes journalist for two decades, she has a strong background in technology and appliances, and has a small portfolio of rental properties, so can offer advice to renters and rentees, alike. 

100 photos of interior design ideas with a fireplace in different styles

The fireplace in the interior of the living room is more of a decoration than a real heating device. But with its decorative function, it does an excellent job, as it dilutes the boring design of a high-rise building with a small rustic motif. And about which one is better to choose and how to implement it into the big picture, we will discuss in our article.

Contents

  1. Types of fireplaces for rooms
  2. Fake fireplace
  3. Electric
  4. Biofamin
  5. Living room styles with fireplaces
  6. Classic style
  7. Minimalism
  8. Country
  9. Moderna
  10. photos of the best ideas for the Kamin

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that a solid fuel fireplace in the living room in the apartment is unacceptable. That is, putting a natural wood-burning stove will not work for legal reasons.

The only exception is the last floor, where the chimney can be removed. After going through a series of institutional obstacles, you can achieve installation, but there will be even more problems with design.

Therefore, in the case of a fireplace in an apartment, it is better to refer to the following varieties.

Fake fireplace

The interior of a living room with a fireplace is a labor-intensive and expensive thing. Therefore, it would be more correct to install a fake decoration, which will also perfectly decorate the room. nine0003

The frame itself is made of drywall, gas block or brick. In fact, there is no difference, since then it will be lined with decorative materials.

By the way, not only adults but also children like decorative fireboxes. Covering the oven with a chalk board will allow the child to draw, which will only enhance the design.

In other words, the firebox can be filled with firewood, decorative charcoal or even a flowerpot!

Electric

If you really want beautiful wood-burning fireplaces, but BTI forbids, electric will be a good way out. The decorative frame is made of glass, metal, plastic and wood. Fire is projected onto the screen, thanks to which it is perfectly introduced instead of wood.

At the same time, it is absolutely safe, it does not require a chimney, it does not produce soot and smoke. Also, the advantage is that electric fireplaces in the interior heat and illuminate the room well. nine0003

Biofireplace

Interior design with a biofireplace is a relatively new solution that only appeared in the last decade. They got their name from the biofuel on which they work: peat, pressed sawdust and solid alcohol.

It is convenient that during operation a minimum amount of carbon dioxide and combustion products is released. They do not need a chimney, but the heating is quite good.

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Styles of living rooms with a fireplace

The design of a living room with a fireplace is not appropriate for all interior styles. Therefore, you need to know the styles where it will be the basis, and not a burden.

Classic style

The classic design of a room with a fireplace is an eternal tandem. Moreover, it doesn’t even matter what size the living room is. It will always be the center of attention, so the placement is very important:

Best of all, if it is an electric fireplace with a fire projection screen!

Minimalism

Minimalism favors fragmentation into zones. Orientation occurs according to the largest object. Since it is the largest in the design of an apartment with a fireplace, furniture is distributed along it. nine0003

By the way, the orientation is both axial and central.

There are only 3 rules for placement:

Country

Fireplaces are obligatory in country music, but it is very different from all the previous ones. The portal has a characteristic wooden design.

Modern country design may contain a decorative firebox that will not fulfill its qualities, but will make the interior authentic.

Placement rules:

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau is dominated by geometric shapes. Therefore, in the modernized version, it must necessarily be square or rectangular. The box is plain, no decorations at all. Painting can be the same color as the rest of the wall. You can make an accent and paint it a few tones lower or higher. nine0003

In the most classic version, it can be an equilateral geometric shape in the form of a pinala with carved patterns. However, this interior is quite an amateur.

The best decoration would be a regular mesh for the portal. If the fireplace is electric, then you should not take it. But for biofuel and decorative, they will be appropriate.

Other styles

The design of the fireplace in the interior of other styles is also worth a brief look:

  1. Hi-tech. Built-in, flat electric fireplace. No volumetric framing, carved figures and forms are needed. Suitable metal molding or glass. nine0010

2. Scandinavian. In Scandi, an ordinary cast-iron firebox is suitable. As a rule, they are made black, which already creates an accent.

3. Loft. Rough framing with brick is a good option. In this case, the stone can be decorative.

4.Eco. An ordinary decorative fireplace is best suited. It can be framed with artificial grass, natural wood or stone.

5.Colonial style. Framing with gypsum stucco, can be replaced with polyurethane. nine0003

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Design of a small living room with a fireplace (50 photo examples)

Many homeowners dream of a living room with a real fireplace, because it is he who is the physical embodiment of warmth and comfort. Fitting a home into a spacious room is quite easy. But what about a small living room, which you also want to ennoble with a fireplace? And this goal is quite achievable, you just need to spend a little time and effort and correctly create the design of a small living room with a fireplace, which will allow the hearth to reveal its charm to the maximum and sparkle with new colors. nine0003

Contents

  1. Features of a small living room with a fireplace
  2. Recommendations for interior design of a living room with a fireplace
  3. Visual increase in space

Features of a small living room with a fireplace

homely, warm and welcoming. Any room with a hearth looks more comfortable and atmospheric, which affects the mood of the people staying there. Psychologists explain this phenomenon by human memory at the genetic level, because fire from time immemorial has been considered a symbol of security. nine0003

Fireplace in the interior of a small living room

The following types of fireplaces are now the most common:

You need to choose a fireplace based on the capabilities of your room. But we can say with full confidence that a real wood-burning fireplace will bring many difficulties with installation and maintenance in a cramped room. Yes, and using a real hearth in small rooms is quite dangerous. nine0003

Electric fireplace in the interior of the living room

Therefore, the most suitable option for small spaces is an electric fireplace, which is not only easy to install and does not require special care, but also really warms the room. In addition, it is completely safe not only for adults, but also for children and pets.

Attention! False fireplaces, which perform only a decorative function, are also in demand in small rooms. Such a piece of furniture must be chosen very carefully and responsibly, because over time it can become a useless trinket. nine0003

Interior of a living room with a false fireplace

A false fireplace in the living room

So, before you start designing your future living room, you need to know a few rules:

Recommendations for interior design of a living room with a fireplace

The design of a living room with a fireplace should be thought out in advance, since it is the fireplace that will become the key in the interior. All decor details, decoration and even pieces of furniture should be purchased only on the basis of the choice of a particular model.

The fireplace itself can be successfully installed on the loggia or in niches of walls and partitions.

Attention! It should be remembered that it is absolutely undesirable to install a TV next to the hearth. These two subjects with equal power attract attention. Therefore, place the fireplace and TV at some distance from each other, otherwise it may seem to you that the announcer is not only telling you the news, but also jumping over the fire.

To make your living room look spectacular and stylish, experts suggest using exclusively thematic design. Otherwise, you run the risk of turning a small room into a closet, where all the details are autonomous and do not form a single whole. nine0003

The color scheme of the living room with a fireplace should not be excessively dark. The fireplace looks more spectacular against a light background, which also visually expands the space.

The desire of designers to decorate the space around the hearth with appropriate elements often “hides” the beauty of the fireplace itself behind such decorative abundance.

However, the fireplace mantel, regardless of the chosen model, should not be a separate, autonomous element of the interior. It can, and even needs to be moderately decorated with souvenirs, photographs or works of art. Designers urge to pay attention to the wall next to which there is a hearth. A well-known and stylish picture, its reproduction or an elegant mirror will look very harmonious on it. nine0003

Visual expansion of space

Like any other small room, the living room needs visual expansion of space. Designers recommend using techniques that will further emphasize the effectiveness of the hearth: