This duck egg blue living room features matching pale gray sofas, a gray gingham armchair, and a classic white fireplace with a stone inlay. Next to the hearth is a built-in shelving nook perfect for displaying photos and storing books to read by the fire.
24 Living Room Ideas With Fireplaces That Exude Cozy Comfort
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Published: August 23, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
My favorite winter pass time is to gather my favorite Jane Austen book, a steaming cup of tea, and my dog, and settle in front of the fireplace with many blankets and pillows and read the day away. The living room serves as the heart of our homes, a place where we retreat after long days, gather with loved ones, and indulge in moments of relaxation. While any living room can be made into a cozy paradise, one element can instantly transform the ambiance and elevate the comfort factor to a whole new level – a fireplace. A fireplace adds warmth and a captivating focal point and infuses a sense of coziness and charm into any living space.
In this article, we will explore a myriad of living room ideas that incorporate fireplaces. From traditional hearths to contemporary designs, we explore how these timeless features can enhance your living room’s overall aesthetic appeal and functionality. Whether you have an existing fireplace or are considering adding one, this collection of inspiration will help you explore living room ideas with fireplaces that exude comfort, style, and a welcoming atmosphere.
02 of Bright Coastal Living Room
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Choosing and sticking to a gorgeous color scheme can make all the difference when creating a cohesive and curated space like this one. The homeowners here chose soft spring pastel colors, such as peach, turquoise, and light sage, then incorporated them in their armchairs, pillows, and even the painted built-ins surrounding the stoned hearth. To ensure your color pallet isn’t overwhelming, pick a neutral, such as white in this instance, to be the most prevalent color, and the rest of your scheme can work as accents.
03 of Stone Hearth With Log Storage
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A stone fireplace and firewood nook sit flush with the shiplap wall in this modern farmhouse living room. The floating wooden mantel is adorned with a mirror, man candle sticks, and a few charming signs. The rest of the room is styled with a leather armchair, linen couch, and wooden coffee table.
04 of Black Fireplace Brickwork and Wooden Mantel
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In this warm space, a disguised television hangs above a gorgeous wooden credenza facing the wooden mid-century coffee table. Sage green armchairs rest in the corners next to the built-ins on either side of the black-painted brick fireplace with a floating wooden mantel.
05 of Stunning Modern Two-story Fireplace
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Sizable heathered gray couches face the showstopping fireplace in this living room. Four large windows with black frames surround the heath that features dark gray stonework, a white mantel, and a two-story black overmantel. That starkness of the room is softened with some neutral decor on the mantel, a soft area rug, and warm wood floors.
06 of Boho Farmhouse Fireplace
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I love this fireplace style; they are perfect for heating the house while minimizing the mess ash can create, plus they are just gorgeous. The combustion fireplace is nestled into white stonework under a mantel draped with a garland. If you don’t have a fireplace but dream of curling up near one with a cup of tea this fall, look into combustion fireplaces, they are relatively easy to install and can transform your entire home.
07 of Cottage Farmhouse Vibes
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A low-profile hearth with a white mantel is decorated with candles and books along the top, and a short stood and tall basket filled with botanicals rests hearthside. The rest of the room is styled with a cloth sofa and armchair, filled with soft blankets, pillows, and rustic wooden tables, including the rectangular end table and the low coffee table topped with a woven tray.
08 of Homey Hearth
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A black leather couch topped with white textured pillows rests behind a low round black coffee table sporting a simple tray and trinkets. A white fireplace with a wooden floating mantel and large flat screen stands nestled between the sleek built-ins along the far wall.
09 of Modern Chic Living Room Ideas With Fireplace
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White built-ins with floating wooden open shelves frame in this stunning large black plastered fireplace. A white oversized couch faces the low wooden coffee table topped with a woven tray. For extra seating, there are two leather chairs and two textured poufs. Poufs and floor cushions can be a great addition to your space as they offer more seating options, and they are easy and small to tuck away when they aren’t needed, so give them a try, especially if you have a bohemian-inspired space.
10 of Black Fireplace and Wooden Accents
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There is such beauty to a curated space that isn’t your typical set; both couches here are different, along with a gorgeous woven chair and the stunning modern wood coffee table. Don’t stick to traditional matching furniture when furnishing your space. As the wise Dorothy Draper said, “Don’t buy a bedroom suite, but collect your pieces separately, generally cheaper and always the decorator’s way of furnishing.” We may be talking about living rooms here, but the quote still stands, try buying different pieces, then use your decorations and accents to tie the room together, creating a curated and dimensional space.
11 of Furs and Blue Velvet
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Two deep blue velvet armchairs with fur pillows rest on either side of a classic white fireplace with an ivory stone inlay. The rest of the space is furnished with a white couch, topped with matching blue velvet pillows and a few marble surfaces to take off the fireplace’s stonework. For a cozy, lived-in look in your own space, layer fabrics and textures in your rugs and furniture, for example, a fur rug over a jute rug or velvet pillows on a linen couch next to a knitted blanket.
12 of Arched Fireplace Built-ins
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I adore built-ins, not only do they add so much character to a space, but they are also amazing for displaying a carefully curated style. These built-ins feature arched tops that add yet another layer of dimension. The classic white fireplace in between matches the ivory furniture throughout the rest of the room.
13 of White Shiplap Fireplace in Farmhouse Living Room
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This living room features an oversized sectional couch and a matching love seat resting on a light gray area rug. The seating faces the classic white shiplap fireplace decorated with baskets sitting hearthside, perfect for storing extra blankets and pillows for movie nights.
14 of Casual and Modern White Living Room Ideas With Fireplace
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The minimal simplicity of this room takes my breath away, the simple white boxed fireplace, sleek mantel, perfectly styled shelf, vintage tea chair, and that gorgeous mirror makes me wish this space was mine. This room is a breath of fresh air, a look they achieved by ensuring they left much open space for the eyes to rest, like the shelf and chair are both dainty with thin pieces to create an airy look, but the dark forms, such as the firepit, botanical art piece above the chair and the wooden coffee table all mimic each other to creating a sense of cohesion without weighing down the space.
15 of Classic Antique Parlour
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I adore this space; the gorgeous ivory sofas are topped with decorative pillows and blankets and face a wooden coffee table and classic hearth. The far-left wall of the room is covered in gold framed art that matches the art piece above the mantel, which is a cleverly disguised television. One of my favorite trends of late is framing your television, then when it isn’t in use having the screen set on a piece of art so it isn’t a large black eyesore in an otherwise light, cottagey room.
16 of Angled Appreciation
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This simple, sleek fireplace rests in the angled corner of this living room, minimally styled with a few candles and a wooden blanket ladder to its right. To the hearth’s left is a white hutch filled with porcelain pieces and decor items. If you are trying to create a relaxing, light living room, stick to a color palette like this, with many soft neutrals and pale earth tones.
17 of Rustic Fireplace With Floating Mantel and Shelves
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A dark leather sofa faces a stunning white fireplace sided by built-in cabinets and dark wooden floating shelves eclectically decorated. My favorite part of this room is the gorgeous mid-century armchairs topped with deep forest green cushions and accenting white throw pillows.
18 of Comfy Cozy Airy Living Room
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I am a sucker for gorgeous architecture, such as this stunning living room’s arched entrance or curved crown molding that makes the walls look taller. The fireplace is painted white to beautifully highlight the structural design. The rest of the room is perfectly styled with an abundance of healthy plants, lots of texture in the rug and pottery, and an oversized comfy couch perfect for movie nights.
19 of Vintage Style Reading Space
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I could imagine curling up near this gorgeous fireplace with a good book, a glass of wine, and my pup for the best evening ever. This room is dolled up with vintage furnishings, from the blush pink velvet armchair to the patterned ottoman to the assortment of thrifted goodies resting along the top of the traditional chimneypiece. If you are up for some Victorian flare in your home, take a peek at your local thrift shops, it is amazing the transformation you can create in your living room with just a few decor items or furniture pieces.
20 of Eclectic Built-in Hearth
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A deep gem-toned teal paint was used to transform this hearth and built-in entirely. Never underestimate what a can of paint can do for your space and mental health! The wooden shelves, mantel, and logs on either side of the fireplace break up the dark color, so it isn’t too overwhelming. The rest of the room is styled with a mauve sofa topped with an assortment of pillows, a gorgeous, patterned ottoman, and the fluffiest area rug I have ever seen.
21 of Natural Stone Fireplace
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Two soft ivory couches rest on either side of a simple white coffee table styled with a linen cloth runner and a wooden dish. Behind a sofa is a vintage trunk, a perfect decorative way to add storage to your living room. The highlight of this room is the natural stone fireplace framed with reclaimed shutters.
22 of Traditional Brick Hearth
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A traditional brick fireplace topped with a wooden mantel is the showpiece of this modern farmhouse living room. Light beige couches face the wooden coffee table displaying a vase of fresh hydrangeas. I am a big advoke for buying yourself flowers; they liven up a space and make the room smell amazing; such an easy way to add some life to your living room. If you are worried about the flowers dying quickly, cut the stems at an angle and regularly switch out the water; this way, they can last you a few weeks!
23 of Traditional Chimney Piece in Period Home
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American interior designer Jan Showers once said, “Every room needs a touch of black, just as it needs one antique piece.” This period home still has the original fireplace and gorgeous dark wooden surround. The mantel is decorated with a round mirror, candle sticks, and vases displaying leafy botanicals. To the left of the hearth is a built-in shelve, painted a dark black to match the vintage fire surround. Finally, a beautiful deep green velvet ottoman sits in the center of the room to add some more jewel-toned color.
24 of Pale Neutral Living Room
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A simple and timeless white fireplace faces this charming bright farmhouse living room. The ivory couch is topped with textured pillows and a knitted throw that matches the rounded white armchair in the corner. Long gauzy curtains are hung over the large windows; adding sheer curtains gives you and your family some privacy while maintaining the room’s brightness.
