This modern farmhouse’s dark gray fireplace column features a large TV mounted over a dark gray mantel and a black fireplace fitted with a glass partition. White frame glass doors pleasingly contrast with the dark gray fireplace column creating a captivating focal point. A white armchair facing a warm wood coffee table arranged on a textured area rug is placed next to the fireplace and dark stone flooring runs throughout.
28 Painted Fireplace Ideas to Enhance Your Home Aesthetic
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March 21, 2023
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A fireplace is more than a place to cozy up with a good book on cold winter days. A fireplace is often the focal point of a living room commanding visual attention and space. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace and are looking for ways to blend your fireplace into your color palette, look no further. Painted fireplace ideas are a great way to incorporate your fireplace into your desired color palette. Changing the color of your fireplace to fit your home décor is easy and will enhance your home aesthetic.
Before you paint your fireplace, decide what role you want it to serve. If you want your fireplace to blend in with your room design, paint your fireplace the same color as your walls. If you want your fireplace to be a focal point, opt for a color that will create a pleasing contrast accenting the fireplace’s visual space. If you’re not sure and need some ideas, look no further.
For inspiration, consider some of these carefully selected painted fireplace ideas to help you enhance your home aesthetic.
02 of White Fireplace With Farmhouse Décor
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This delightful farmhouse fireplace features a white mantel adorned with farmhouse accents over a white tile fireplace with glass doors. Freshly cut wood is arranged in a metal basket and a fireplace tool set rests on the hearth.
03 of White Painted Board and Batten Fireplace Mantel
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This white-painted fireplace boasts a white board and batten mantel draped with greenery and paired with amber obelisks. Framed artwork hangs over a white hearth adorned with blue and white ceramic jars flanking a fireplace prepared with fresh wood. White walls brighten the space and two round poufs face the white fireplace column.
04 of White Painted Brick Fireplace With Glass Doors
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This minimalist subway brick white-painted fireplace features a white mantel over a white hearth and fireplace enclosed by glass doors. White walls brighten the space and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
05 of Black Brick Painted Fireplace Ideas With Potted Greenery
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A black-painted brick fireplace features a hearth fitted with a brass door and decorated with large potted greenery and white taper candles atop black candle sticks. A light wood coffee table accessorized with fresh greenery arranged in a clear vase faces the black-painted fireplace and light carpeting runs throughout.
06 of White Fireplace With Harvest Accents
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This charming farmhouse white-painted fireplace idea features a white mantel adorned with fall accents paired with framed abstract black and white artwork and wheat shaft accents. Two white round poufs rest in front of the white hearth paired with two white armchairs. A white coffee table with harvest décor faces the white fireplace and a light wood rim mirror atop the mantel reflects soft natural light.
07 of Dark Navy Painted Fireplace Ideas With Abstract Accents
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This dynamic living room features a charcoal-painted mantel adorned with modern accents over a black fireplace filled with freshly cut wood. A light pink armchair layered with accent pillows and draped with a black and white blanket rests next to the fireplace. A black and white area rug defines the space and light carpeting runs throughout. A large black rim mirror mounted over the mantel reflects bright natural light and framed abstract artwork flanks the navy fireplace column.
08 of Boho-inspired White Fireplace Ideas
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This boho-inspired fireplace features a white decorative wooden mantel over a white subway brick fireplace fitted with a black metal screen. In front of the fireplace, two neutral armchairs adorned with accent pillows and draped with a neutral knitted blanket flank a rattan side table accessorized with greenery and a lit candle. Soft natural light illuminates the space and neutral tile flooring runs throughout.
09 of White Brick Fireplace With Modern Accents
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This white modern farmhouse living room features a white brick fireplace with a white mantel adorned with modern décor with fresh-cut logs stored below. It faces a white armchair and a light wood coffee table stacked with books. White walls brighten the space and a large arch mirror reflects bright natural light. Warm wood flooring runs throughout.
10 of White Painted Fireplace With Modern Décor
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This white fireplace mantel features a white hearth adorned with modern décor over a white decorative fireplace with cut wood. White walls brighten the space and a round rim mirror resting against a white batten wall reflects natural light.
11 of Cottage-inspired White Painted Fireplace With White Candles
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A cottage-inspired white-painted fireplace features a white mantel adorned with flowers and greenery arranged in a white vase paired with lit candles and cottage accents. A rustic metal lantern filled with candles rests next to a black fireplace illuminated with the warm glow of white pillar candles. White walls brighten the space and red tile flooring runs throughout. A large clock is mounted on a white wall over the mantel.
12 of Modern White Painted Fireplace With Floating Wood Mantel
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This modern white-painted fireplace boasts a warm wood mantel adorned with modern décor mounted over the warm glow of a fireplace. Two white armchairs adorned with brown accent pillows face a warm wood coffee table adorned with modern accents. A textured area rug defines the space and a wood rim mirror on the mantel reflects soft natural light.
13 of Black Painted Fire Place Ideas With Evergreen Garland
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A black-painted fireplace featuring a black mantel is draped with fresh evergreen garland accented with the warm glow of pillar candles on brass candle sticks. A framed print of a reindeer is mounted on a black wall above the black brick fireplace, while freshly cut wood and large candles rest on the black hearth. A decorated pine tree stands next to the painted fireplace column.
14 of White Fireplace With Dark Wood Mantel Stacked Wood
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A charming white fireplace features a dark wood floating mantel adorned with potted greenery and farmhouse accents flanking a TV mounted on a white shiplap wall. Potted greenery and a galvanized bucket filled with wood flank a fireplace fitted with a decorative insert. Light walls brighten the space and dark wood flooring runs throughout.
15 of White Brick Living Room Fireplace With Greenery
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This white brick-painted fireplace pleasantly contrasts against the dark green walls in this modern farmhouse living room. Large potted monstera deliciosa and Zanzibar gem houseplants flank an open fireplace with stored freshly cut wood. A neutral couch is placed adjacent to the fireplace and warm wood flooring runs throughout. Soft natural light from windows fills the room.
16 of Modern Minimalist Light Gray Fireplace
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This modern minimalist painted fireplace features a large TV mounted over a light gray mantel and a fireplace with a black metal screen. White built-in shelving adorned with modern accents flanks the fireplace and light wood flooring runs throughout.
17 of White Brick Fireplace With Minimalist Décor
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This minimalist white brick fireplace features a warm wood floating mantel adorned with the warm glow of white candles atop black candle sticks. Black foliage arranged in a clear vase is paired with a black rim mirror and framed print. A wooden lantern paired with white pumpkins and a rattan basket filled with accent pillows and draped with a blanket flanks a smoldering fireplace with a black metal screen.
18 of Rustic White Painted Fireplace Ideas
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This rustic white-painted fireplace features a white shiplap mantel adorned with rustic decor and greenery over a white fireplace. An infrared electric fireplace is placed in the decorative fireplace. White walls brighten the space and neutral flooring runs throughout.
19 of Modern Black Painted Fireplace Ideas With Modern Accents
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This modern black-painted fireplace column features freshly cut wood paired with greenery and a large black lantern facing a large glass coffee table decorated with modern accents. A large round black-rim mirror reflects bright natural light, and neutral armchairs are arranged around a neutral textured area rug defining the space.
20 of Embroidered White Christmas Stockings
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Two white Christmas stockings with cuffs are decorated with embroidered diamond patterning, and two without cuffs have embroidered square patterning. They hang to either side of a white brick fireplace. The mantle is decorated with an arrangement of white roses and evergreens.
21 of White Painted Fireplace With Farmhouse Décor
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A white-painted fireplace is styled with a white mantel adorned with farmhouse accents and greenery paired with fresh flowers and greenery arranged in a large glass vase and large lanterns resting on the white hearth below. A decorative black metal screen is placed in front of the fireplace and a large brass rim mirror over the mantel reflects bright natural light.
22 of Warm-Toned Living Room
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Warm olive and orange upholstered furniture centers around a small round olive wood coffee table with black metal legs. It sits in front of a white-painted brick fireplace with an arrangement of white pillar candles on the mantel. A beaded wood chandelier hangs from the ceiling above.
23 of White Fireplace Mantel with Black Fireplace Décor
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A white-painted brick fireplace with a black fireplace screen is topped by a white mantel. The mantel displays white, black, and brown fall fireplace décor. White frame glass display cabinets flank the fireplace.
24 of Living Room with Black Fireplace and Brown Leather Couches
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This family room features a black-painted fireplace with a modern wood coffee table resting in front. On either side are two leather sofas with beige, dark blue, and brown couch pillows. Antique prints hang above the fireplace and along the wall, while a set of wood and iron mounted shelves displays various knickknacks.
25 of Garden-inspired Painted Brick Fireplace With Greenery
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This garden-inspired white brick fireplace is styled with a rustic, floating wood mantel draped with greenery. Eucalyptus boughs are arranged in a white vase, and white pillar candles atop rustic wooden candle sticks flank a large mounted TV. Potted houseplants and a black metal basket filled with accent pillows and draped with a blanket rest on a white-painted brick hearth flanking a fireplace fitted with a black metal screen. Bright natural light from nearby windows illuminates the space.
26 of White Brick Fireplace With Candle Opera
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This white brick fireplace features and warm wood floating mantel adorned with white pillar candles, framed prints, and pink flowers arranged in a glass vase flanking a mounted TV. Large white lanterns and a rattan basket with wood paired with a gnome rest on the white brick hearth. A candle opera with white pillar candles are placed in the fireplace and a pink and red heart garland adorns the mantel.
27 of Rustic Painted Brick Fireplace with White Mantel
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Woven basket holding white pillows and a blanket is placed in front of a rustic painted brick fireplace with decorative white mantel. The fireplace is adorned with frosted pine garland and mini pine tree.
28 of Modern Farmhouse Fireplace Column With Mounted TV
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This modern farmhouse white fireplace column features a TV mounted over an electric fireplace fitted with a glass partition. Light gray walls pleasingly contrast with the white fireplace column creating a captivating focal point. A dark brown couch and armchair arranged around a glass-top coffee table face the fireplace and large windows fill the room with soft natural light.
