Fireplace built-ins add extra storage tokeep your living room clutter-freewhile lending your space a cozy and finished feel.
They can be perfectly symmetrical mirror images of one another or asymmetrical depending on your wall space and aesthetics.
Olive green encaustic geometric tile on the fire surround and a simple, modern mantel blends old and new.
Michelle Berwick Design
The shelves are backed in the same wood and styled with a large selection of neutral objects for cohesion.
Jessica Nelson Designadded black built-ins on either side of this modern rusticstone fireplace.
The built-ins are flush with the wall for a streamlined look.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo
The warm wood on the built-ins and mantel echoes the aesthetic of midcentury modern furniture throughout the space.
The shelves are styled with photos, objects, and plants for a warm, homey feel.
Two sets of picture lights and matching base cabinets add symmetry to the cozy New York City living room.
Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio
This shiplap fireplace fromWhittney Parkinson Designfeatures built-ins backed with natural wood panels that add some contrast.
A custom niche lit by a picture light allows for endless styling opportunities as seasons or tastes change.
The upper shelving is painted white to match the walls, while darker wood flooring adds contrast.
Design byCaroline Andreoni Interior Design/ Photo by Sophie Lloyd
The shiplap makes the asymmetrical layout feel more cohesive and highlights the dramatic pitched ceilings.
Sliding doors add a modern touch to the built-ins.
Top them with wood that matches the mantel.
Mindy Gayer Design Co./ Photo by Vanessa Lentine
The wall above the mantel is painted dark blue to help camouflage the flat screen.
Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography
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