But, these traditional fireplaces don’t quite align with modern design enthusiasts.
They’re homey yet sleek, and decorative yet functional.
Painted sticks, crystals (like selenite logs), and plants all make a statement.
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Opt for a gas fireplace if you like to turn on the fire at the flick of a switch.
Note that it won’t warm the room as well as wood or gas, and lacks a flame.
An all-white palette manages to open up a space but make it feel cozy at the same time.
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Maintain a Monochrome Theme
you might’t go wrong with black and white in a modern household.
Keep that same palette running throughout your fireplace, too.
A black firebox placed against a white surround and mantel is a gorgeous way to maintain the theme.
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Add Contrast with Dark Stone
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Modern spaces are often grounded with dark accent colors.
It gives an organic feel to the entire room and softens textbook modernism.
The key is too choose mantel decor that speaks to you but do so in moderation.
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A few intricate objects can still feel right in a modern room if they aren’t too many.
Incorporate Surprising Colors
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Modern isn’t synonymous with monochrome.
There are plenty of options for adding a splash of color to modern spaces, even through a fireplace.
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This creates a statement wall and feature and stands out from the black and white fireplaces of the world.
Be Discerning About Details
Traditional touches can feel modern if they’re incorporated in limited quantities.
This gives it some texture and personality without completely changing the style of a room.
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Add a Gold Fire Screen
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Nothing adds a luxurious touch quite like metallic details.
A gold fire screen is a pretty method for making a monochrome and modern fireplace shine.
Extra points if it matches other shiny accents around the room.
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Wooden paneling is a cozy but chic backdrop for a black-and-white firebox and surround.
Create a color-blocked wall with the addition of a charcoal gray surround and chimney.
It provides a focal point and breaks up the space.
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Mix Warm and Cool Tones
Permission granted to break some design rules.
Rather than maintaining the same temperature of color throughout, use your fireplace as a chance to stand out.
A cool gray hearth really jumps out from a warm wood chimney breast.
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To maintain the neutral energy of a modern fireplace while still infusing some personality, look for interesting tiles.
Swapping matte for shiny subway tiles instantly boosts this facade and moves light around the room.
Rethink Traditional Fireplace Tiles
Red brick fireplaces or those covered in river stones lean too traditional.
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Instead, take the color or material and translate it in a way that feels modernized.
That could be thin slices of red tile that look brick-like or a few stones embedded in a surround.
Designate It as the Accent Wall
Accent walls are usually limited to gallery and painted walls.
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To think outside of the (fire)box, tap your fireplace as the main event.
Maintain Monochrome but Switch the Texture
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Monochrome modern rooms can still be multifaceted.
One section of the fireplace could be white tile and another portion could be white wooden paneling.
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Or you could have one half as stucco plaster and the other half stone.
Decorate the Firebox
Usually tiles are placed on the surround or chimney breast.
This subtler take on a modernism uses earthier textures to warm a room.
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For instance, you could choose a cream-colored stone fireplace that feels old-worldly but still perfectly fitting.
Opt for a Mid-Century Style
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Maybe your idea of modern leans towards mid-century.
It’ll suit the tastes of anyone looking for a switch-up from wall fireplaces.
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This super simple fireplace carved into a bright white wall is textbook modernism.
A subway tile facade and glass doors feel fresh and look right at home in contemporary spaces.
This sculptural mantle fits into this space like another piece of art.
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Fitting this glass firebox flush into the wall makes a statement without all the frills.
Give your whole room and mantle a fresh white coat and accessorize with black accents for a contemporary upgrade.
The slatted wall surrounding this chimney makes it a beautiful centerpiece for your entertaining space.
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Opt for a beveled frame around your fireplace rather than a straight boxy key in.
Visually, it’ll make your room look taller and your chimney more modern.
This cement living room melts our modernist hearts to stone.
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Refraining from hanging up art or styling a mantle makes this living room look super modern and minimal.
Using the space above the mantle to fit an oversized canvas is a smart design move.
Keep It Open
Fireplace doors andscreenscan make the look of your design feel outdated.
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Rather than covering up your modern fireplace, keep it open and exposed for a more contemporary feel.
Not only do they look cool, they provide a modern flare while also being eco-friendly and fire-safe.
Not to fretthis living room is proof afirebox in the cornerboasts the same effect.
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Try a modern electric version that lights with the flick of a switch sans smoke and flames.
And if heat is your main concern, these produce the warm and toasty feel of the real thing.
This custom build doubles as a room divider for this open-concept modern loft.
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