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

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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 Traditionally, the fireplace was the focal point of a living room layout, although in modern time's it's been replaced by the TV...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.

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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.  

Amazing Log Burner Fireplace & Surround Ideas

So, you’ve chosen a beautiful new stove to sit in your living room. But, have you put any thought into creating a log burner fireplace?

Here at Direct Stoves, we have a range of beams and fireplaces for log burners that are perfectly suited to give a proud home to your stove.

Take a look at our guide to find some of the best log burner fireplace and surround ideas that you can easily put into practice…

How to Create Your Log Burner Fireplace

There are a few different paths you could go down when deciding on how to display your log burner. Some people like to keep it simple and just place it on a hearth, while others like to have a grander design complete with a surround.

Either way, you need to make sure you choose your log burner surround with both style and safety in mind. It goes without saying that stoves can get very hot to the touch, so choosing the correct materials and placing them the necessary distance away is essential.

Want to find out more? Carry on reading for our tips and ideas for choosing log burner fire surrounds!

If you’re not sure what it is, your fireplace chamber is essentially the recess in your chimney breast where you sit your stove. It might seem like a minor detail, but scruffy fireplace chamber brickwork can really affect the overall appearance of your log burner. If you simply plaster over the fire chamber, it will probably crack with the heat, so you will need to find an alternative solution.

An easy idea for tidying up your wood burner surround is to simply fit some fireplace chamber panels. Made from highly heat resistant material, we stock all manner of finishes, from rustic red brick to stylish slate and herringbone designs. The panels can be cut down to the correct size and slotted into your recess, offering a simple way to give a neat finish to your log burner fire surround.

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Some people choose not to set their stove inside a fire chamber at all, if they have a freestanding stove for instance. This is ok to do, but you need to be wary of the outside of the stove becoming hot – if you have children or pets, be careful they don’t touch it. Ensure you don’t place any combustibles too close to it either, such as plants or furnishings.

Regardless, you should always make sure you have an appropriate hearth for your stove to sit on – see our blog on stove building regulations for more information.

Perhaps one of the most popular log burner surround ideas is to place a beam above it. Whilst simple, beams are a great finishing touch that help you achieve that slightly rustic feel that stoves really benefit from. For this reason, they look great with traditional wood burning stoves, though that’s not to say you can’t pair one with a contemporary stove!

When choosing a log burner beam, you have a few options available. Solid wood beams, such as oak, pine or walnut, are very appealing as they have a beautiful unique grain to them.

However, as wood is a combustible material, you need to make sure you place it a safe distance away from the top of your stove. This should be specified in your stove manual and will be covered by building regulations, so make sure you adhere to it!

Another option we have at Direct Stoves are our Geocast beams by Gallery. These have the appearance of wood, but are actually created out of non-toxic and unburnable material. These are brilliant as you don’t need to worry about them being too close to the stove, getting damaged by embers, or even causing an accidental fire.

Take a look at some wood burner beam ideas in the pictures below…

Here, the Gallery Geocast Light Oak Beam has been used with a red brick fireplace chamber and a slabbed slate hearth for a homely and rustic feel.

Another use of a Galley Geocast beam here, though this time a totally different look has been created! A sleek granite hearth and slate chamber has resulted in a clean and modern log burner fireplace.

Using the Gallery Contemporary Natural Oak Shelf, this is a great log burner fireplace idea for today’s homes. The shelf is deep enough for you to display some accessories on top, while the herringbone fireplace chamber adds another lovely style element.

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If you want to frame your stove with something more than a beam you can actually fit a whole log burner fireplace into your chimney.

At Direct Stoves, our log burner fireplaces include a surround, hearth and inner hearth, plus a matching fireplace chamber. This gives you everything you need to create a stylish and functional place for your stove!

Most of our log burner surrounds come in stunning limestone, the perfect material for complementing both cast iron stoves and steel stoves. Not only does it look good, but limestone is also highly heat resistant, so you know it will stand the test of time.

Take a look below for more log burner fireplace ideas…

Axon Durrington Limestone Fireplace With Reeded Limestone Chamber

Looking for modern log burner fireplaces? This could be the one for you! With minimalist lines and Portuguese limestone, this log burner surround and hearth is shown here with the Firefox 5 Gas Stove.

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Axon Sienna Agean Limestone Fireplace With Reeded Chamber

Another great modern log burner fireplace idea, this stove fireplace combines an Agean limestone surround with a granite hearth for an eye-catching contrast. Whilst still looking contemporary, we think it also has a slight Georgian feel to it. It’s pictured here with the Firefox 8 Multi Fuel Stove.

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Axon Coniston Limestone Fireplace With Reeded Limestone Chamber

Maybe you’re looking for something grand? This limestone fireplace for log burners boasts a stunning Tudor style arch that will still look beautiful in modern homes. Shown here with a Tiger Multi Fuel Stove, your wood burner will be the pride of your room with this surround.

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Looking for more log burner fireplace ideas? See our full range of stove beams and fireplaces for more!

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Decorating a fireplace with your own hands - 90 photo ideas 2022, how to make a fireplace frame

For many modern people, the fireplace seems to be an outdated and unnecessary thing in the interior. However, these designs are increasingly gaining popularity and are used not only in country and country houses, but also in premises with permanent residence. And all this thanks to the high technology for the production of updated options for the design of fireplaces.

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Stylistic designs of fireplaces

Today, fireplace designs differ in material and heating method:

A wide range of decorative fireplaces allows the owner of the house to choose the right model for the interior, decorated in a certain style. Different designs of fireplaces will add warmth and comfort to your home and emphasize the stylistic character of the room. For lovers of antiquity, the following types of fireplaces are offered.

Classic

The classic design of the fireplace in the interior is a structure with a U-shaped portal with an open firebox. The main materials for manufacturing are:

Tiles can be used to decorate the fireplace with your own hands. Engraving and carving emphasize the elegance of the classics.

Classic designs are made wall-mounted or built into the wall. The chimney of the wall-mounted fireplace is hidden with a plasterboard casing.

Since this type is powerful, it is installed in large rooms. For safety reasons, fireplaces began to be supplemented with doors: the closed type avoids the risk of fire.

English style fireplace decoration

The English fireplace is a kind of classic and is the central attribute of the living room; it is around it that a recreation area is built. The English style is distinguished by straight and strict lines, the doors are often decorated with cast and forged parts, and expensive wood or brick dominates the design.

Rustic or country style

For the interiors of these two styles, fireplaces are designed in the same design. Massive structures are made of wild stone or wood in a rough design.

D-shaped rustic fireplaces include a niche with firewood under the firebox. A wooden beam is placed above it, and then there is a casing with a chimney.

The decorative finish of the fireplace is made of brick or sandstone, which are artificially "aged". Sometimes its appearance resembles a furnace.

Such models are typical for cottage or country houses with a large area and high ceilings. They can only be built by experienced craftsmen.


Provence style fireplace

French Country differs from rough rustic in a lighter and simpler design, but also with natural motifs.

A natural stone fireplace is decorated with tiles or wood, often painted in light shades and having a shabby and worn effect.

Wrought iron doors and other elements are painted white or aged with patina. All this emphasizes the vintage touch in the interior design.

Provence style fireplace gives a cozy atmosphere and a feeling of comfort. It can be installed even in a spacious bedroom, where warmth and comfort are appreciated. Decorating fireplaces - photo ideas in our selection:

Ethnic style of fireplace framing

Ethnic fireplaces amaze with their diversity in decoration, because elements of any national group can be involved here. Gypsum framing of the fireplace, ceramic tiles are often present in the lining of fireplaces in Russian and old German style.

The Scandinavian variants impress with their harsh character and cool color palette. Indian motifs are characterized by colorful colors.

The material for decorating the fireplace zone in ethnic style is not critical, the emphasis is on the external design, which sometimes includes elements of several ethnic groups at once.

Modern fireplaces 2022 are easier to fit into today's interiors because they are more compact and practical. They are equipped with efficient heating methods and are made less fire hazardous.

Art Nouveau

Ready models can be selected in any shape and size. Do-it-yourself modern-style fireplaces are distinguished by simple geometric shapes, most often they choose a square or round design, as well as an elongated model that takes up little space.

Samples of the modern direction are universal, it is impossible to make a mistake in their choice.

Minimalist fireplace surround

One of the varieties of Art Nouveau - minimalist fireplaces. These can be small compact glass fireplaces that can be placed on a table or placed on the floor next to a sofa or chair.

Wall-mounted structures are also a minimalist solution that saves a lot of space.

Hi-tech

Hi-tech fireplace stoves 2022 amaze with their diverse design. Straight lines can be combined with smooth and curved ones to create an unusual design of conspicuous geometry.

Abstract forms will add eccentricity to the style, because in a high-tech interior you can often see things that are strange at first glance, which then seem to be an integral part of the room.

One of the popular types of fireplaces is a do-it-yourself firebox built into the table. Thus, a multifunctional design is obtained.

Modern technologies make it possible to produce samples with a rotating mechanism and additional decorations.

Decorating fireplaces in the apartment in Bionic style

This style has appeared recently. It is characterized by a craving for natural materials and abstract design with smooth flowing lines. A rather complicated fireplace can only be made by professional designers.

A wide choice of stylistic design makes it possible to choose a fireplace according to your wishes. Options for how to decorate a fireplace with your own hands - see 90 photos of ideas 2022 in the gallery:

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Photo of the idea of ​​framing a fireplace with your own hands

A fireplace on the territory of the house is a real miracle that requires attention. For example, traditional framing is carried out in two parts. Firstly, this is the edging of the shelf, because, as a rule, it serves as a place for photo frames, cups and other home gadgets. Secondly, this is the edging, which is used to separate the flame from part of the room. We see the traditional framing in the photos we have selected.

Fireplace trim

Making edging without the help of craftsmen

Modern designers offer complex framing. The fireplace can also be equipped with your own hands, and a variety of materials can be used for this: wood, plastic, stone, or even a combination of them.

In our article, we will consider the option of framing without the help of specialists. Of course, the first question that comes to your mind is: where to start all the necessary work? First, you need to take measurements. As a rule, the height, width and diameter of the hole that is used for the hearth are measured.

Preparatory work and everything connected with them

After we have taken all the necessary measurements, we fasten wooden slats to the wall. As a rule, it is necessary to make horizontal and vertical slats. Work is carried out in the manner shown in the photo. After they will serve for the main fastening.

Finished frame can be decorated with paint of the desired shade. As you can see, all the work is easy to do exclusively with your own hands. In turn, this allows not only to save financial resources, but also to dream up an unusual interior. So, your fireplace will be not only beautiful, but also original. Please note that the fireplace can also be treated with paint (as we have already said), varnish, as well as stain of any color.

Installation work

So, we continue the installation work, which is aimed at framing the fireplace with our own hands:

  1. We start with the process of choosing the exact dimensions of the unit and the variant of its framing. We remind you that the slats for the base are already nailed and ready for further transformations.
  2. On the front side we mark these parameters.
  3. It is necessary to cut the posts to the width, an electric saw can be used for this. If necessary, professional clamps can be used.
  4. Processing the mantelpiece. So, it is necessary to nail boards to it (from below), approximately 25 by 50 centimeters in size.
  5. The same processes must be done with the side posts.

So, we have got acquainted with all the steps that you need to do on your own in order for the glass fireplace to receive a high-quality and professional frame.

In the photo we have selected frequently used options for arranging the external part of the unit. As a result, such a frame provides not only a long process of operation of your home "fire", but also improves all its technical properties.

Framing options

Below you can see the most popular professional edging options most often ordered by consumers. So, the fireplace can be framed in a variety of styles.

For example, styles can range from high classic to presentable minimalism.

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