A fireplace can be a luxurious addition to a primary suite or make a guest room feel extra welcoming, whether you live in a historic farmhouse, a rustic mountain cabin, a modern home, or a city apartment. An existing fireplace in a kids’ room can be treated as a decorative feature, painted in a fun color or used to display favorite sentimental objects. The firebox of a non-working fireplace in an older home or a faux fireplace that’s purely decorative can be filled with flame or LED pillar candles, and the mantel can be styled with art or seasonal decor. If you are looking to add a new fireplace or renovate or style an existing one, keep in mind that fireplaces come in many shapes and sizes and can be finished in a range of materials, including brick, stone, tile, and wood. Changing the mantel on a dated fireplace can give it a new lease on life. Painting a brick fireplace white can change the mood from rustic to modern farmhouse. Adding a patterned tile surround can add color and personality to a bland fireplace. A fireplace may be wood-burning, electric, gas, or powered by ethanol, each of which have their own environmental impacts, maintenance requirements, and safety precautions to consider. Check out these stylish bedroom fireplaces in a range of homes for ideas and inspiration.
