Gray square tile fireplace with white trim is finished with a black mantel holding a wood frame mirror. A black wrought iron fireplace screen is perched in front of the firebox on the beige tile hearth.
32 Fireplace Gate Options That Offer Safety and Style
Written by
Zakhar (aka Zee)
November 21, 2022
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A fireplace gate acts as a shield to protect a room from open flames and flying sparks. It can also help keep children and pets away from fire when the fireplace is in use. Fireplace gates are often made of metal, glass, or wire mesh that allow them to even function as decorative pieces. Placed in front of the firebox on open-hearth fireplace unit, a fireplace screen can easily do double duty as both a practical and stylish accessory.
For many fireplaces, a black fireplace screen is a classic option. Black wrought iron gates can come in a variety of looks, from modern to antique. An antique fireplace screen may bring a certain charm that is ideal for farmhouse fireplaces, while minimalist gates are great for contemporary spaces. Take a peek at the following fireplace screens to see what style you might like for your own home.
02 of Gray Stone Fireplace with TV and Fireplace Gate
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Flat panel TV is mounted to a gray stone fireplace with stained wood mantel. The fireplace is finished with a black fireplace gate in this living room featuring light wood and black metal etageres.
03 of Brick Fireplace with Wooden Corner Mantel
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This living room boasts a rustic brick fireplace paired with a stained wood corner fireplace mantel. A flat panel TV is mounted to a white shiplap wall above the mantel.
04 of Metal Farmhouse Screens for White Fireplaces
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Metal farmhouse fireplace screen stands in front of a white brick fireplace with white trim. The fireplace faces an off-white slipcovered armchair paired with a rustic white painted wood coffee table.
05 of Marble Tile Fireplace with Black Fireplace Gate
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White and gray marble tile fireplace with white trim is finished with a black fireplace gate. The fireplace is topped by a white mantel holding a gold frame filigree mirror.
06 of Porch Fireplace with Black Fireplace Screen
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This porch features a black fireplace screen perched in front of a tan dry stack stone fireplace. The fireplace is finished with a wooden mantel styled with gold frame artwork.
07 of Black Metal Farmhouse Fireplace Screens
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White painted brick fireplace is finished with a matching hearth and white mantel. A tan and white woven basket is placed on the hearth next to a black metal farmhouse fireplace screen.
08 of Dark Wood Frame Art Above Ecru Fireplace
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Dark wood frame art above fireplace is perched on the mantel of an ecru fireplace with decorative molding. The fireplace is flanked by white arched niche shelves in this living room.
09 of Eggshell Fireplace Mantle with Fall Wreath
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Embellished eggshell colored fireplace mantel offers an elegant touch to this room. Arched mirror displays a fall wreath with matching mantle garland. A three panel gold fire screen surrounds a wood burning fireplace.
10 of White Painted Brick Fireplace with Black Gate
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White painted brick fireplace with white mantel is styled with rustic white wood Christmas decor. The fireplace is finished with a black gate in this living room boasting a brown leather couch.
11 of Penny Tile Fireplace with Black Fireplace Screen
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White and gray penny tile fireplace with white trim is accompanied by a black fireplace screen. The fireplace is built next to a flat panel TV fitted into white living room cabinets.
12 of Black Iron Fireplace Gate for Black Fireplace
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Black painted brick fireplace with black trim is paired with a black iron fireplace gate. The fireplace faces a brown leather pouf ottoman placed next to a stained wood coffee table.
13 of Stone Corner Fireplace with Black Mantel
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Stacked stone corner fireplace with black wrought iron screen is accented by a black mantel. Frosted pine garland is strung across the mantel next to frosted mini pine tree decor.
14 of White Farmhouse Fireplace Gate in Living Room
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Beige sofa faces a white fireplace with white farmhouse fireplace gate. The fireplace is fitted to a dry stacked stone accent wall flanked by white board and batten half walls.
15 of River Rock Fireplace with Two Small Poufs
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Two small poufs are set in front of a river rock fireplace with a white mantle in this neutral living room. Two large windows illuminate a gray sofa with white pillows and a gray wood coffee table decorated with a potted plant placed in a woven basket. A large potted tree accessorizes the corner of the room.
16 of Stone Fireplace with Black Iron Screen
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Tan stone fireplace is paired with a black iron fireplace screen standing on the beige tile hearth. The fireplace is topped by a white mantel fitted to a white shiplap accent wall.
17 of White Shiplap Fireplace with Black Gate
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This living room features a white shiplap fireplace with black gate perched in front of the gray tile firebox. The fireplace is topped by a white mantel holding an ornate gold frame mirror.
18 of Living Room with Bronze Antique Fireplace Gate
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Bronze antique fireplace gate is perched in front of an ivory fireplace fitted under a round black frame mirror. A gray armchair is perched next to the fireplace in front of white double doors.
19 of Gold Fireplace Gate for Marble Fireplace
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White and gray marble fireplace with white trim is finished with a gold fireplace gate. A gold filigree mirror is perched on the white mantel facing a gold and crystal living room chandelier.
20 of Black Fireplace Gates for White Brick Fireplaces
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Black firewood holder is perched next to a white painted brick fireplace with silver frame flat panel TV. The fireplace is finished with a black fireplace gate standing on the white hearth.
21 of White Brick Fireplace with Gold Fireplace Gate
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Light wood stool is placed in front of a white painted brick fireplace with white quatrefoil tile hearth. A gold fireplace gate is placed in front of the firebox under wood frame artwork.
22 of White Painted Uneven Stone Fireplace
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White painted uneven stone fireplace boasts a dark stained wood mantel styled with white, wood and black decor. A folding gray metal and glass fireplace screen is placed on the hearth.
23 of Black Fireplace with Gold Antique Fireplace Screen
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Black fireplace with white trim is paired with a gold antique fireplace screen. A rectangular black wood coffee table in front of the fireplace is accompanied by a beige couch.
24 of Varying Armchairs in Fall Living Room
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Rustic stone fireplace is paired with a modern white mantel in this seasonal living room. Armchairs varying in design sit next to the fireplace displaying seasonal throw pillows. Fall decorations cover the mantel under white shaded sconces.
25 of White Fireplace with Black Wrought Iron Screen
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White painted stone fireplace is topped by a white mantel holding a brass ornate frame mirror and tan decor. The fireplace is paired with a black wrought iron screen standing on the white hearth.
26 of Fireplace with White Antique Fireplace Screen
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White, black and gray mosaic tile fireplace with rustic black trim is finished with a white antique fireplace screen. The fireplace is styled with wood frame farmhouse decor and a white and tan beaded garland.
27 of Dry Stacked Stone Living Room Fireplace with TV
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Black fireplace screen is placed under a white mantel with white corbels for dry stacked stone fireplaces. A TV framed by white trim is fitted above the mantel facing a beige living room couch.
28 of Woodland Fireplace Screen for Wood Burning Stove
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Brown and black woodland fireplace screen is placed in front of a black wood burning stove. The fireplace faces a natural wood chest coffee table paired with a white leather couch.
29 of Dry Stacked Stone Fireplace with Gray Hearth
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Black fireplace screen is placed on top of a gray hearth for dry stacked stone fireplaces. A flat panel TV is mounted above the light wood mantel facing a round rustic brown painted wood and glass coffee table.
30 of Brick Fireplace with Gold Antique Fireplace Gate
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This rustic white painted brick fireplace with Easter decor boasts a gold antique fireplace gate. The fireplace is finished with a stained wood mantel holding an ornate gold frame mirror.
31 of Brass Antique Fireplace Gate for Brick Fireplace
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Brass antique fireplace gate accompanies a brick fireplace with white trim. The fireplace faces a dark wood coffee table flanked by tan couches in this living room boasting black frame windows.
32 of Stone Fireplace with Black Fireplace Gate
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Black fireplace gate stands in front of a stone fireplace with white mantel fitted to a white shiplap accent wall. The fireplace is style with white, wood and teal farmhouse decor.
