Flameless candles can be left lit all night long for some major ambiance.

Oh, and theherringboneinsert?

Believe it or not, it’s actually wallpaper.

bookshelf turned faux mantel

MMS Milk Paint

Inside the fireplace are travertine tiles, which add sophistication and dimension to the living room.

You could recreate the look with salvaged pieces from a historic mantel.

Even the mortar brick was added to the insert!

fireplace with ledge for candles

Allison of Designed Simple

Curved Mantel Made from Plasterboard

Francesca Stone

Love arches of all kinds?

Then this is the fireplace for you!

It was painted white to match the style of the existing fireplace.

wood mantel with travertine tiles

Cami Graham

White paint and the addition of a shelf worked wonders in giving this extra door new life.

Here, ashiplap mantelgot a bit of a fancy finishing touch.

From Brick to Grout

Lauren Koster

Would you have ever guessed that this fireplace was previously brick?

white wooden mantel

Sarah Symmonds

A Headboard is Transformed

Tania Pelletier

Have an old headboard that you’re no longer using?

Go ahead and revamp it as seen here; you really would never guess its former purpose.

This fireplace got a fun touch in the form of a chalkboard insert which adds a whimsical touch.

marble mantel

@sarahlyon9/ Instagram

This adds so much depth to the piece and makes it appear much more luxe.

You could consider painting a wooden mantel like this one or sanding it, too.

For example, if you love ashabby chic style, a mantel like this one may appeal to you.

wooden fireplace

Rebecca Propes

Here, a chippy paint technique helped to achieve this look.

mantel around working fireplace

Sara Syrett

mantel with summer shield

Linda Bass

fireplace with chalkboard

Kalyn Denno

wooden mantel leaning

Rebecca of Zucchini Sisters

curved fireplace

Francesca Stone

mantel above fireplace

Rachel Paxton

bookshelf as fireplace

MMS Milk Paint

door to fireplace mantel

Anita Diaz

thrift store mantel

Lindsay of My Creative Days

fireplace with trim

Rachel Lynn

shiplap mantel with tile

Love & Renovations

grout fireplace

Lauren Koster

former headboard as mantel

Tania Pelletier

roman clay surround

Roxanne Kwiecinski

shabby chic mantel

Roxanne Kwiecinski