Cottagecore is my favorite new aesthetic because it reminds me of a simple, cozy way of life. I love how this living room includes so many decorative elements, from the blue floral pillows on the matching beige armchairs to the rustic lanterns set near the off-white brick fireplace without a hearth. Small lavender plants are set on the white mantel, matching the potted plant on the round glass coffee table placed in front of the fireplace.
22 Fireplace Without a Hearth Designs You’ll Want To Imitate
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September 14, 2023
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Fireplaces come in all shapes, sizes, and designs and are an eye-catching feature no matter what room they decorate. For many of us, we think about decorating a fireplace and adding the perfect elements on the hearth as well. But if your fireplace doesn’t have a hearth for you to adorn, there is still plenty of style you can achieve with whatever space you have!
Fireplaces are the perfect place to showcase your seasonal décor. Spooky cobwebs and flickering candles for Halloween, glowing garlands and hanging stockings, or potted plants for a fresh breath of spring are all elevated when decorating a fireplace. Because these decorative elements shine so brightly, you don’t need to worry about adding in more decorations below. If you’re ready to be inspired for your own fireplace design, you’ll love these fireplace without a hearth designs we’ve curated for you here!
02 of Minimalist Scandinavian Living Room
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The clean minimalist lines of this dark wood table elevate the entire look of this room, especially with a black planter and matching vase that accessorize the top. The black and white theme is continued with the sleek white fireplace with a floating black mantel. The peaceful Scandinavian look with light wood floors and minimal accents is one that I aspire to achieve in my own home!
03 of Cohesive Color Scheme With Gray Stone Fireplace
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It can be overwhelming to figure out how to decorate your built-in shelves framing a fireplace. I love how a few simple pieces, including vases, books, and pottery, can work together to create a cohesive design. Use decorations that are a similar color to the main features of the room, like the gray stone fireplace and wood mantel, to ensure a seamless arrangement.
04 of Brick Fireplace Without a Hearth Decorated for Christmas
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If your home has a fireplace without a hearth, you have an opportunity to let your mantel décor shine. The red brick fireplace of this living room showcases a wooden mantel hung with white knit stockings and a pine garland, while thin white candles accessorize the top. Use simple and effective décor to avoid the appearance of a cluttered room, such as the large mirrors and wall art that are set on the floating shelves on either side of the chimney.
05 of Stone Fireplace With Light and Dark Contrasting Furniture
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A gray stone fireplace dominates the wall in this modern living room, which is framed with white cabinetry and accented with a dark wood mantel. Modern black leather armchairs are placed on a fluffy rug, matching the black coffee table and side table that accessorize the room. The contrast of light and dark can create a beautiful modern design that is both relaxing and attractive.
06 of Rustic Meets Modern Living Room Inspiration
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Rustic white shiplap contrasts with a sleek gray fireplace along the back wall of this living room. A round mirror framed with white bottle brush trees decorates the top of the mantel, while garland and white stockings are draped off the end over flocked trees decorating the floor nearby. In my opinion, the mixture of rustic and modern elements is the perfect blend for a warm and cozy Christmas season.
07 of White and Gray Living Room With Perfect Details
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The bird’s eye view of this living room allows you to appreciate the natural light that fills this white and gray room. Small details matter when it comes to designing your perfect space, so I especially appreciate the picture frame molding on the white wainscoting that matches the white fireplace mantel. White pottery set along a mirrored side table matches the white and gray furniture surrounding the white and gray rug covering the dark wood floors in the center of the room.
08 of Minimalist Coffee Table Design
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The more interested I become in interior design, the more minimalist design appeals to me. Each thoughtfully placed element has to have maximum style and work with the other elements in the room. I adore how the bouquet of red leaves contrasts with the white vase and round wood coffee table, while pairing beautifully with the light gray stone fireplace visible in the background.
09 of Beige Built-in Shelves Around a Fireplace
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I love built-in shelves that frame a fireplace without a hearth. This streamlined look is the perfect location to display photographs, family memories, and décor to elevate the look of the room. Here, the beige shelves and cabinets perfectly match the mantel that surrounds the white tile fireplace. Hanging a painting with a neutral scene is the perfect way to create a cohesive design throughout the room.
10 of Minimalist White Fireplace Design
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Stark, minimalist designs will stand out because of their clean lines and contrasting design, even without adding wall décor or decorative elements. White vertical shiplap and a matching mantel frame a black fireplace, while light oak floors and cabinets add to the room’s airy feel. A small peek of white pottery decorates the nearby cabinetry to complete the look.
11 of Rustic Vaulted Living Room With Stone Fireplace
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One of my favorite ways to switch up my home décor is through refinishing or repurposing furniture and giving it new life, just like the black-painted dresser placed in the nook next to a stacked stone fireplace. A floating wood mantel matches the wood tongue-and-groove paneling on the vaulted ceiling above, creating a rustic design perfect for cozy nights in front of the fire.
12 of Rich, Earth-toned Living Room
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I adore how rich, earth tones are trending right now, especially because it blends tradition and modern design. Warm gray painted walls perfectly showcase the striking black painted hearth along the back wall, with a cozy green velvet chair placed nearby where I can curl up with a good book. A dark red rug covers the polished hardwood floors while glowing candles create a cozy ambiance.
13 of Simply Decorated Music Room
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Family time is something we try to prioritize at the end of each day, and this music room would be the perfect place to spend time together. The pristine white walls are decorated simply with a round mirror and neon sign, with a richly covered rug covering the dark hardwood floors below. A simple white mantel displays vintage décor and a record player nearby is perfectly situated to listen to music each evening.
14 of Mounted Modern Fireplace
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Mounted fireplaces are the ideal way to create cozy evenings without taking up space. This modern living room features a pristine black-and-white aesthetic with light hardwood floors and a low coffee table set in the center of the room. My favorite part of this design is the natural light that filters into the room from the nearby window framed in white curtains.
15 of Scandinavian-inspired Living Room
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I’m always inspired by Scandinavian design, especially around the holidays. The clean lines of this living room are showcased with the light wood floating shelves and matching wood beams on the ceiling above. As a focal point, the black fireplace contrasts with the white walls and cabinets that line the wall. The room is illuminated by the bright lights of the wagon wheel chandelier and the glowing Christmas tree in the corner of the room.
16 of Farmhouse Living Room With Classic Rug
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Christmas presents spill out from under a decorated Christmas tree in the corner of the living room in this farmhouse-inspired home. White shiplap and a rustic wood mantel on the fireplace are the perfect backdrop for the cozy knit stockings and illuminated garland draped across the top. Dark rugs contrasted with wood floors are a dreamy combination for any aesthetic from modern to classic, and the look is achieved perfectly n this room.
17 of Modern Farmhouse Shiplap Fireplace
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White shiplap paneling helps this fireplace stand out in the neutral tones of this living room. When paired with the light wood mantel and round black metal mirror, the modern farmhouse aesthetic is particularly captivating. This designer created contrast with a black-painted blanket ladder and warm textiles in the fabrics used to accessorize the space.
18 of White Christmas Décor Inspiration
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The Christmas season is one I look forward to all year long, especially seeing the excitement of my kids as we deck the halls. I’m inspired by this living room featuring a white theme, as seen in the ornament garland draped over the wood mantel hung with green velvet stockings and flocked pine trees. The gorgeous white tones are mimicked in the stone fireplace and white cabinets, while the wood tones in the floating shelves and coffee table add a rustic farmhouse flair.
19 of Dark Wood Traditional Living Room
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Dark-stained wood is a classic accent for a traditional design. This living room features a stone fireplace framed with dark cabinets and a matching floating mantel. To prevent the room from becoming too dark, accent the space with white vases filled with white flowers and silver ornaments. Add in a modern accent with two white ottomans with bronze metallic accents placed in front of the flickering fire.
20 of Electric Fireplace With Easter Decorations
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If you’re like me and your home doesn’t have a fireplace, a freestanding electric version might be the perfect solution. Not only does this wooden mantel give you space to decorate with a rustic fence and grapevine wreath, but the vintage, round crate set nearby enhances the antique vignette. You can emphasize the season by adding a cute garland draped across the front of the fireplace that matches the Easter decorations above.
21 of Black and Whtie Christmas Décor
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Christmas décor doesn’t always have to be red and green, as evidenced in this lofted living room. A towering Christmas tree is hung with white and silver ornaments and placed into a galvanized tin tree collar, with black and white buffalo plaid stocking hung on the fireplace mantel nearby. Combining hardwood floors with white walls and black metal accents is the perfect way to design a modern farmhouse space.
22 of Spooky Halloween Fireplace Inspiration
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Spooky Halloween décor has become a family tradition in my home, and I can’t wait to imitate this design in my home this year. The lacy black cobwebs draped across the fireplace enhance the fluttering bats trailing up the wall. Make sure you elevate your seasonal decorations with throw pillows and pumpkins placed nearby.
