A large natural stone fireplace is the centerpiece of this living room, contrasting with the white shiplap walls and decor. On both sides are floating shelves next to the fireplace, accessorized with framed prints, vases, and candles. The mantle is decorated for fall with a garland of fall foliage.
25 Floating Shelves Around Fireplace Ideas for Your Home
Written by
Zakhar (aka Zee)
September 23, 2022
A home with a fireplace immediately conjures ideas of cozy nights and comfortable family nights. Yet oftentimes, the area on either side can seem bare and empty without thoughtfully chosen decor. Including floating shelves around fireplace ideas may be the solution to this decorating conundrum. Not only can floating shelves help create aesthetically pleasing decor, but it’s a perfect space to show off prints, photos, books, plants, or other knickknacks that may not otherwise have a place in your decor.
Floating shelves are nothing new, but are getting new life as a part of home design. From farmhouse rustic to Scandinavian minimalism, floating shelves are a great accent to any aesthetic. Contrasting tones and wall detailing are fantastic ways to demonstrate your personal style in one of the most popular rooms in your home. Try Incorporating one of these floating shelves around fireplace ideas to add additional decor and accessorize an often-overlooked space.
02 of Modern Living Room with Light Wood Shelves
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This modern living room contains a sleek fireplace mantle with herringbone brick detail and a geometric black-framed mirror hanging above. Off to the side is a bead board wall behind light floating wood shelves and black-painted cabinets. An off-white sofa and hexagonal grey coffee table accessorize the room.
03 of Farmhouse Shiplap Fireplace with Floating Shelves
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This living room’s fireplace is wrapped in white shiplap and features a dark wood floating mantle, which is decorated with garland, candlesticks, and an oval mirror. Two floating shelves are mounted to the right, while a cabinet is placed on the left. A round farmhouse-style coffee table rests on a sisal rug in the center of the space.
04 of White Floating Shelves Next to Fireplace
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White floating shelves are built above white cabinets in the nook of this living room. The space is accessorized with framed prints, vintage vases, and woven baskets. A brick fireplace sits next to the nook, set with black lanterns, with a framed painting mounted on the wall above.
05 of Stone Tile Fireplace with Floating Shelves
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A large fireplace with natural stone tile and a floating wood mantle is the focal point of this brightly light living room. Thick wood floating shelves are built on either side above white cabinets and are accessorized with an array of vases, framed photographs, and potted plants. A trunk coffee table is placed in the center of the room.
06 of Stone Fireplace with Wood Floating Shelves
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A wall of black-framed windows illuminates the stone fireplace in this vaulted living room. Wood shelves are mounted next to the floor-to-ceiling chimney above the white cabinets. On the floor in front is a white rug and wood coffee table, as well as brown leather ottomans.
07 of White Brick Fireplace Nook with Floating Shelves
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A white brick fireplace showcases a rustic wood mantle decorated with a framed painting. A small shiplap nook is accessorized with wood floating shelves and a vintage wood cabinet and decorated with potted plants, woven baskets, and stacked books. A potted plant is placed on the corner of the fireplace hearth.
08 of White Living Room with Floating Shelves Around Fireplace
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This living room features a vaulted ceiling and white painted walls. A gas fireplace is mounted on the wall under a floating wood mantle, while mounted floating wood shelves are built into a nook off to the side. A leather couch and black coffee table are set in the center of the room.
09 of Farmhouse Fireplace with Rustic Wood Floating Shelves
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A farmhouse-inspired living room is decorated for Christmas with a draping garland on a white fireplace mantle. A tongue-and-groove wall frames the fireplace with rustic wood floating shelves. Woven baskets, framed prints, and bowls decorate the shelves, with a rustic wood coffee table is place on a traditional rug in the center of the room.
10 of Stone Fireplace with Alternating Wood Shelves
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A large stone fireplace is the focal point of this living room, along with large wood beams and a round light fixture. On one side is a series of alternating wood floating shelves accessorized with bottles, mirrors, vases, photos, and potted plants.
11 of Floating Shelves Fireplace
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This living room is illuminated by the large, black framed windows along the far wall. A gas fireplace is set on a shiplap wall with built-in nooks on either side. Each nook is accessorized with three floating wood shelves decorated with framed phots, books, and potted plants. A beige sectional couch wraps around the seating area.
12 of Modern Wood Floating Shelves Next to Fireplace
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A brightly lit living room is designed with hardwood floors and a black fireplace. The chimney is wrapped in white shiplap with a rustic wood floating mantle mounted above. There are floating shelves next to fireplace that are decorated with a small painting, stacked books, and potted plants. A wood and white cushioned chair sits off to the side.
13 of Traditional Meets Modern Floating Shelves Next to Fireplace
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This living room is a mixture of traditional and modern with a large ornate mantle around a wood-burning fireplace and a classic rug on the hardwood floor. Wood floating shelves next to the fireplace are accessorized with an assortment of lamps, baskets, and dried flowers.
14 of Modern Living Space With Brick Fireplace and Floating Shelves
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A modern living room showcases a large brick fireplace with dark wood mantle. On both sides, matching dark wood floating shelves are mounted above wood cabinets and sparsely accessorized with potted plants. A round coffee table rests in the center of the room.
15 of Modern Brick Fireplace with Floating Wood Shelves
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This tray ceiling features white tongue-and-groove detailing with a modern black metal light fixture. A brick fireplace on the back wall is framed on both sides with wood floating shelves accessorized with plants and prints. A large sliding glass door illuminates the hardwood floors and gray furniture.
16 of Gray Ceiling Beams in Living Room and Floating Shelves Fireplace
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Gray ceiling beams in living room are built over a light gray herringbone tile fireplace with gray trim. White and gray striped ottomans are placed in front of this fireplace flanked by stained wood floating shelves.
17 of Modern Farmhouse with Floating Shelves
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A shiplap feature wall is set at the back of this living space, which also showcases a traditional rug and modern wood, metal, and upholstered furniture. a fireplace with wood mantle is placed in the center of the back walls, with cabinets framing both sides. Above, white floatings shelves are accessorized with a mirror, photographs, books, and candlesticks.
18 of Fireplace with Built-In Nooks and Floatings Shelves
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A modern white living room features a fireplace with a white and grey marble surround and white mantle. A large gold-framed television hangs above, while built-in nooks with floatings shelves and white cabinets are place on either side. A large, round, modern light fixture hangs from the coffered ceiling.
19 of Brick Fireplace with Shiplap and Floating Shelves
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Two wood floatings shelves are hung above a white cabinet with butcher block counter. A modern black lamp is mounted on the wall above, illuminating the prints, plant, and candlesticks that are accessorizing the space. To the side is a brick fireplace with a chimney wrapped in shiplap.
20 of Wood Floatings Shelves around Fireplace
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A white mantle frames a fireplace in this living room The dark floor is laid with two layered rugs and a wood box coffee table. The floating shelves around fireplace are decorated with prints, jars, bowls, and stacked books, while black built in cabinets with wood panels are built in beneath.
21 of Modern White Fireplace with Curved Built-In Floating Shelves
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A modern brass light fixture hangs from a shiplap vaulted ceiling in this spacious living room. A grey ottoman is placed in front of a grey-tiled fireplace and painting. Curved recessed built-ins are on either side and are designed with wood cabinets and matching wood floating shelves, and accessorized with framed photos and knickknacks.
22 of Dark Cabinets and Light Floating Shelves Fireplace
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This modern living room is designed with a white fireplace and traditional mantle, which is accessorized with a vase of dried pampas grass, candlesticks, and painting. Warm teal cabinets are built on either side, above which hang light wood floating shelves.
23 of Whitewashed Brick Fireplace with Floating Shelves
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The view above this living room showcases leather sofas and a wood and metal coffee table resting on a geometric patterned rug. A whitewashed brick fireplace is placed against the back wall, and both sides are framed with golden oak floating shelves above built-in cabinets.
24 of Brick Fireplace with Black Cast Iron Door
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A brass wagon wheel chandelier illuminates a brick fireplace with black cast iron door. The fireplace is topped by a rustic light stained wood mantel built into a white shiplap wall.
25 of Rustic Floating Shelves Around Fireplace
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Diagonal white hardwood floors run the length of this living room, which is centered around a shiplap fireplace. A winter painting is hung above the rustic wood mantle, which is accessorized with stockings and draping garland. A tongue-and-groove feature wall is hung with offset floating wood shelves containing wooden trees, snowmen, and a potted plant.
