A fireplace is more often than not a considered a commodity in a home. They offer architectural detail that most homeowners are excited to have. That’s why, even when they are not necessarily functional, they can still be a strong selling point in a home. There are many ways to take decorative advantage of a fireplace even if it’s not being used in the traditional way. Sometimes fireplaces are no longer functional or simply aren’t used often because the home is located in a warmer climate. By giving some attention to the styling of the space, you can take advantage of this feature regardless of it not being used for its original purpose. Here are some examples of decor alternatives for an unused fireplace.
Candles give the same effect of a working fireplace without the maintenance. They also have a very elegant look.
A stylish decorative piece creates a screen in front of this fireplace opening, making it look like a piece of art.
Filling the fireplace with chopped wood creates a rustic look that symbolizes the original purpose of a fireplace and turns it into a stylish statement.
Books can easily fill the empty space in a fireplace, turning it into extra storage space and offering an interesting decorative solution.
Various antlers and branches give this space a lot of rustic character, creating depth and even taking advantage of the height.
Fresh flowers can improve the look of just about any space, including the fireplace. The purple really pops against the black backdrop.
The birch wood has a great stylistic appeal in this elegant living room, serving as a nice alternative to regular wood blocks.
Regular pieces of decor can fit nicely into this empty space, making it look like a space meant for a vignette rather than its original intention.
Vases can also fill that void and do so in a manner that looks entirely intentional.
This fireplace was filled in, so a small fence and some potted flowers look charming in the middle of the mantel.
With some creative thinking, an unused fireplace can be just as endearing as a working one.
Warm regards,
Megan