Ideas for Decorating (Non-Functional) Fireplaces

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During the cold months of winter, a fireplace often becomes a focal décor element of a space. But, for those who live in warmer climates or have fireplaces that don’t actually work, there are still ways to utilize and highlight your fireplace as an architectural element. A non-functional fireplace can be styled to fit any type of space whether it be contemporary or traditional. You can use sleek lanterns to bring a modern edge to a fireplace or decorate it with candles to create a more cozy and intimate setting. Whatever concept you are trying to achieve in your own home, it can be done using some of the decorating tips below!

CANDLES:

Filling a fireplace with candles instantly creates a cozy, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Layering different shapes of monochrome candles is chic and adds a subtle architectural element. Not to mention, burning candles create a beautiful, naturally dimmed light similar to the light traditional working fireplaces give off. To take an extra step, you can also put candles in lanterns in the fireplace to add more structure.

Design by Sarah Gibson and Jacqueline Brown of Room for Tuesday

VASES:

Combining different shapes and sizes of similar vases makes an area look less calculated and more organic. While the use of vases in a fireplace is unconventional, it creates a special elegance that usually the mantle of a fireplace would provide rather than the inside of a fireplace. 

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WOOD:

If you want to keep with the traditional use of fireplaces, there are multiple ways wood can be used to fill the empty space. One way that always looks great is meticulously stacking logs to create a beautiful and natural architectural element. 

Design by Kate Strickland, photo for mydomain.com

SCULPTURES:

Putting a sculpture or piece of art in a fireplace space is completely unexpected. This is the perfect idea for someone with eclectic taste that isn’t afraid to take design risks. If you are up for the risk, the final design result is artistic and unique!

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FRESH FLOWERS AND GREENERY:

Adding a fresh floral arrangement or greenery is a quick and easy way to add a design element to an open fireplace. It is important to make sure the scale of the arrangement is large enough so it doesn’t get swallowed by the space of the open fireplace. For greens, you can combine an assortment of different sized plants.

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Which one of these fireplace decor ideas would you try? 

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It's Fireplace Season!

Happy New Year to you! We're in the heart of winter so I thought I'd inspire you to think warm thoughts with these cozy residential fireplace designs. Get ready for fireplace envy and roasted marshmallow cravings...

 Home of Interior Sytist Hana Opsahl, Photography Marie Grini

Jenna Sue Design

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Interior design by Rob Stuart, Photography Donna Dotan

Larson Shores Architects

Paul Costello for Country Living

Home of Layla of The Lettered Cottage, Scripture featured:“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Interior Design by Jean-Louis Deniot

Do you have plans to update a space in your home in the new year? I'd love to hear about it!

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Gather Round the Fireplace!

Design by Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors

The temperatures are dropping and we are approaching winter quickly.  It may be just the right time to light your fireplace for the season. Here are some lovely home designs featuring fireplaces.  

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Image via Houzz, Custom Fire Place Design

Still planning out how you'll incorporate a fireplace into your home?  Why not go custom? A custom fireplace design allows you to really get creative and build a look that's perfect for your home and style.  Take a look at the artistic custom fireplace above!  

If you have one of those fireplaces that cannot actually hold a fire, you can still create the feeling for fire and warmth by filling your fireplace with candles in varying heights.  It will definitely add a bit of drama to your space and will give you that cozy feeling every person with a fireplace is looking for.  

Image via Pinterest

For the candle-lit fireplace above, you can recreate this look at Target! Target is selling it's Threshold Starburst Mirror for only $39.99 and the 7x4 inch pillar candles for $14.99.  If you are looking to make sure your space is kid friendly, you can recreate the look with battery operated, flameless candles as well.  (These flameless candles even have a timer!) You can spray paint candle holders in gold and add some flowers or greenery in a vase to your mantel and you will have recreated this looks quite easily.

Image via Moco Loco, AKSL Architects

Now for a more masculine approach to the fireplace, with rich wood paneling. Definitely a truly unique fireplace.   

Spazio Rosso Interior Design

Here's the feminine perspective on a cozy, fireplace centered room.  Tres chic indeed!  Hope you're feeling excited to go home and light your own fireplace.  Enjoy!

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