There are tons of easy ways you can make your fireplace look high-style, all by yourself! Follow our lead as we share some of our most favorite, and almost-effortless ways that will turn your glum looking fireplace into a wowing statement piece!

Layer Art Over Mirrors

Mirror tiles above a fireplace scream high style design. Show off your inner interior designer and hang a fine piece of artwork over the mirror tiles for a layered, gorgeous effect. Your guests will sure be wowed!

Oberto Gili

Make it Pop!

Bring color, life, and energy to your fireplace by hanging up an amazing piece of art work loaded with color. This oh-so-hollywood pop art Marilyn Monroe piece is just as stunning as the crystal chandelier hung above. And what a statement it makes!

Erinn V Design Group

Get Crafty

There are tons of DIY projects online where you can remake an old fireplace into a fun, crafty looking working of art. This designer turned to floral dessert plates to make this dining room fireplace mesmerizing and colorful.

 Ryland Peters

Group Candles on the Mantel

A collection of candles and candle holders of all sizes scattered on the mantel is romantic and charming way to create some ambience in your space. This works best with a fireplace that has a mantel or a shelf above to hold all the candles. If you are shopping for a new fireplace at the moment, then I would definitely advise visiting a showroom like Burning Inspirations, a 4500 square foot showroom filled with gorgeous fireplaces.

North Folk Builders

Show Off Your Greenery

If you are an avid gardener or have a big love for plants, show them off by arranging them all around your fireplace! Big pots on top, around, and even inside will show off all your efforts in the spot light.

Eric Piasecki, Designed By Schafer Architect

Promote Light in a Dark Space

If your living room is looking a little glum, hang a mirror above your fireplace to promote natural sunlight throughout your space. Hanging a chandelier in your living room will make you space look even more brighter – once you turn it on, light will reflect off your mirror and light up your room! It’s also a great decor idea if you really have no clue what to place in the empty space over your fireplace.

VSP Interiors

Go to the Wild Side

Fauxidermy has been a staple in decorating magazines all year long, so if you want to spice up your fireplace without the guilt consider fauxidermy. Fauxidermy is artificial taxidermy, that gives you the same classical look without harming innocent animals. Definitely one of my favorite trends this year!

Garrison Hullinger

Beat Stress with a Hot Tub

A hot tub is an amazing addition and investment to your backyard and can provide lots of fun as well as numerous health benefits. Did you know a hot tub can actually benefit your physical health, relax sore muscles, ease chronic pain, and improve your mood? You can make it seamlessly blend it with your backyard, existing pool and purchase tons of hot tub accessories like this romantic waterfall feature!

Outdoor Patio Bar

No summer party or entertaining is complete without your own outdoor bar! Serve drinks and snacks in style while pulling up bar stools and cooling off to your favorite martini or a tall glass of cold lemonade. There are tons of DIY options available online that you can even make yourself, so do some research before spending big bucks on a store-bought bar.

Lots of Seating Options

Depending on your mood and the time of day, having various types of seating options for your patio is a must! You’ll get the most use out of your patio if you have ready seating for eating, lounging back, suntanning, or just taking a break. Make sure to have at least dining chairs, a chaise lounge or a regular lounge chair.

Sit Next to a Outdoor Fireplace

There is nothing better than anchoring an outdoor living room with a outdoor fireplace. What’s even better about a crackling fire is making s’mores, keeping warm, and not to mention fending off mosquitos!

Dine Alfresco in Style

It all comes down to the presentation of your meals so do it in style with the right table setting. A rustic style is great for outdoors so consider burlap placemats, terracotta bowls and stainless steel glassware.

Keep Warm with a Fire Bowl

A fire bowl is a great alternative to a full blown fireplace if your budget is a little tight. This big concrete bowl is all you need to get your campfire fix this summer and turn up the fun! Just plunk it down on a cemented or gravel surface, insert some logs and light the fire. You can also use gas or propane fueled bowls if you don’t feel like starting up a fire from scratch.

Make a Romantic Atmosphere

You wouldn’t believe how much mood lighting can make a difference to your patio party and overall ambience. Load up on candles, string lights, fire torches and just about anything that creates a flickering light and sets the mood!

Photos By: CM Glover, Lindsey Adams, RJ Aldriedge, Mullin Landscape Associates, LGB Interiors, Barbara Grushow