By Bryan Anthony, Houzz
Even the look of flickering flames can cozy up a room in an instant. Here is a virtual fire to enjoy whether or not you have a fireplace, along with our favorite living room fireplace ideas for every style of home.
Watch the video: Enjoy the flickering flames of your virtual fireplace on your phone, laptop, or any other connected screen.
Or click through our photo gallery: If you are in the mood for more design inspiration, flip through the following 82 photos to discover fresh fireplace ideas and hearth designs. We have rounded up spaces highlighting creative fireplace surround ideas, from rustic stone to sleek modern finishes. Click the first photo to get started, then use the right arrow to flip through the photos. (Switch the green product tags on and off via the tag icon at the bottom of each photo’s page.) Then tell us which one you would like to snuggle up to most.
1. This fireplace in Seattle was designed by the architects at Bosworth Hodemaker and is made from precast concrete. It offers clean, architectural lines that anchor the room with an understated modern look.
2. This woodsy Denver living room features a fireplace surround made of moss rock and a mantel made of sandstone. The organic textures create a grounded, nature-inspired focal point.
3. Griffin Enright Architects encased this wood-burning fireplace in a seamless glass wall to provide views out to the garden. The transparency allows warmth and outdoor landscape views to share the spotlight.
4. A roaring fire and stone surround make for a cozy living room in this rustic New York farmhouse. Classic stone fireplace ideas like this bring texture, history, and warmth to open floor plans.
5. LSA Architects positioned this traditional fireplace mantel between two vanities for this modern master bathroom in Melbourne, Australia. It shows how a classic mantelpiece can introduce unexpected luxury outside the primary living area.
6. A 30-inch-by-72-inch Athen Silver Cream marble slab from Ann Sacks surrounds this dramatic fireplace in Boston. Full-height stone slabs deliver a sleek, continuous surface that elevates modern fireplace ideas.
7. Burnham Design sourced a vintage stainless steel fire screen and faux Terrat Elms Interior Design sconces to hang above the mantel and add pop to this Los Angeles living room. Distinctive fireplace mantel decor can instantly refresh a hearth without requiring major construction.
8. This Zen-like living room in Denver features a large fireplace surround made of honed limestone. Its smooth texture and neutral tone create a calming, balanced atmosphere.
