There’s nothing better than getting cozy next to a fireplace with a good book, it’s such a warm and comforting feature that makes a house feel like a home. A fireplace can do wonders for a room, creating a focal point and drawing you in. So whether your style is classic, contemporary, or chic, here’s a few ideas for incorporating a fireplace into your home.

For a chic yet homely feeling, mix clean neutral tones with modern touches. We love a minimalistic fireplace set amidst a simple yet stunning marble, tile, stone, or brick hearth, matched in tone by an area rug and some mid-century furnishings. Check out our ideas for more amazing midcentury modern living rooms.

A boho chic fireplace makes a great focal point for smaller interior spaces. Surround your fireplace with cute accents like hanging plants, dried flowers, soft furnishings, and ceramic vases. If you can’t light a fire, no problem, try filling it with natural wood and fairy lights or candles in jars to recreate the warmth and glow.

Create a luxury log cabin feeling by surrounding your fireplace with stone or brick accents. An old stone wall or a stone facade makes a great backdrop for a real log fire, especially when complemented by natural wood and plenty of beautiful vintage soft furnishings.

Check out more ideas for creating a cozy, southwestern-style log cabin here.

Find the sweet spot between cottage chic and modern style. Dress up a simple rectangular fireplace with cozy vintage accents to feel like you’re in the British countryside.

Learn more about balancing antique and modern decor.

Fit a simple fireplace in a monochromatic accent wall to create a sense of depth and celebrate the hearth as a focal point for the room.

Create a minimalistic and chic look by skipping the mantel altogether. Set your fireplace flat into the chimney walls to create this clean and contemporary aesthetic.