Fall weather has officially arrived, and we are beyond ready for cozy fall nights around a warm fire. Whether indoors or out, fireplaces often serve as the go-to gathering spot for family and guests while entertaining. Browse some of our favorite fireplace design ideas to use as inspiration when styling your own home. Bookmark these for your next refresh or renovation!
A wall of wood paneling surrounds a sleek, modern fireplace design in this new Homewood cottage. “The homeowner was ready for a fresh, updated look, but she didn’t want to leave tradition behind. We struck a nice balance,” says designer Julie Terrell. See More of this Home
This Lake Martin home designed by Ashley Gilbreath features a floor-to-ceiling rustic stone fireplace design that brings elements of the outdoors in. “The house slips seamlessly and respectfully into the landscape and incorporates the surroundings into the living space,” says Ashley. See More of this Home
The centerpiece of this study is a dual-sided fireplace that separates the cozy space from a lofty great room on the other side. Coupled with the Wellon Bridgers abstract landscape and the brass chandelier, the pecky cypress paneled ceiling warms up the gray-blue paneled walls and trim. See More of this Home
This screened outdoor living area in Homewood is anchored with a limestone fireplace complete with firewood storage and a mounted TV for football-watching parties. See More of this Home
Interior designer Alison Baker celebrates her clients’ love of bright, bold, playful color and pattern in their Homewood condo. Hanging above the minimal concrete fireplace is a piece from the couple’s pop art collection that serves as the inspiration for the home’s adventurous palette. See More of this Home
Architectural designers Richard and Lynielle Long created a new home in Auburn that references European traditions and brims with antiques. The living room’s pecky cypress paneling was painstakingly installed with highly detailed moldings. The marble surround and antique gold mirror mounted above the mantel give this fireplace design a classic, sophisticated feel. See More of this Home
This open-air gazebo, complete with gas lanterns and a stone outdoor fireplace, is designed for year-round use. The zero-edge pool spills out to the terraced lawn planned by landscape architect Dave Eyrich of Environmental Design Studio. See More of this Home
Designer Fran Keenan styled this 1950s Hollywood rancher to be cozy and collected with a blend of antiques and modern touches. Above the classic marble fireplace, an obelisk rests on a stack of antique books next to an abstract painting by William McLure. Peacock-shaped andirons are an example of perfectly-picked accessories that give the home a collected feel. See More of this Home
A dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace serves as the focal point of this cozy den designed by Christopher Collection. The herringbone firebrick by FireRock serves as the perfect visual complement to the grid pattern of the stone. Specialty Wood Products provided the materials for the walls and vaulted ceiling with wood beams. See More of this Home
Landscape designer Todd Dorlon created this backyard escape with distinct areas for enjoying outdoor living at its finest. The fireplace, surrounded by an intimate seating area, makes the garden usable year-round. “We love this space,” says homeowner Lois Bankston. “We even have a television on wheels in the garage that we roll out so we can watch football by the fire.” See More of this Home Garden
