Fire has captured our imaginations from the earliest times to today. From huddling around cooking fires to hosting elegant gatherings in front of electric fireplaces, we’ve come a long way in style and purpose. Here are some of the hottest trends in fireplace design this year to inspire you.
1. Minimalist Fireplaces
Theme: Simplicity
With simplicity as a significant design theme in 2023, minimalist or low-key fireplaces are a major trend. Instead of intricate craftsmanship or bulky motifs, minimalist fireplaces are plain and neutral-colored to blend with the wall. The intent is to keep the focus on the flames instead of the detailing.
2. Stone Fireplaces
Theme: Nature-Inspired
Stone fireplaces offer an easy way to add texture or break the monotony of neutral-hued walls. Stone adds a rustic touch to the fireplace and a contemporary, nature-inspired element to the room decor. Using a contrasting stone against a neutral background can create a dramatic focal point in the space.
3. Room-Divider Fireplaces
Theme: Privacy
As the work-from-home trend continues, separate spaces that offer privacy have become an important consideration in home design. Fireplaces have a role in this trend as they can double as room dividers while retaining a warm and cozy home environment.
4. Space-Saving Fireplaces
Theme: Practicality
Recent years have taught us the importance of functional, multi-purpose home furnishings. While the average fireplace size has increased to a popular 74-inch width, space-saving considerations have prompted designs that integrate fireplaces into large-screen TV walls, giving living rooms and bedrooms a modern appeal.
5. Marble Fireplaces
Theme: Luxury
This timeless material has always been in vogue, but more so in 2023. With homeowners wanting to add a luxurious touch to their living rooms, marble-clad fireplaces are the go-to design motif. Marble comes in many different colors and patterns, adding elegance and character to otherwise basic fireplaces.
Bonus: Water Fireplaces
Theme: Innovation
The latest innovation is water-based fireplaces (or waterplaces?), which turn tap water into a fine mist that is illuminated to resemble flames but does not produce heat. While these fireplaces are intended solely for the visual effect, they offer the side benefit of a safe way to “play with fire!”
Warm Up Your Home in Style!
Having a fireplace in your home is a wonderful thing, particularly on chilly days. With an array of fireplace styles to complement or change your home design, consulting with an interior designer is a great way to explore which options are best suited to your plans. ♥
