Making Your Fireplace the Living Room Focal Point

There are many ways you can transform your living room and make it warm, inviting and packed with charm. One of the key elements to focus in is its fireplace, and with creative interior remodeling, you can make it the vibrant focal point of the room. Discover how you can make your fireplace the heart and soul of your living room below.

Selecting the Perfect Fireplace Design

Selecting the right design for the fireplace is a good starting point. From contemporary and modern appearances to those featuring antique-style details, you can find the ideal fireplace that can match the overall aesthetic of your home. Firebrick, tiling, and custom-fitted mantels are some of the options to choose from.

Sizing Up Your Fireplace

Once you’ve settled on a design, it’s time to think about size. While traditional fireplaces used to be the norm, you can go as large or small as you like. Keep in mind that it’s not just about the size. Depending on your home remodel plans, your fireplace can be set in different positions to best suit the style of the room.

Enhancing the Aesthetics of Your Fireplace

Making your fireplace the focal point goes beyond lighting a fire. It’s about visual appeal. Enhance your mantelpiece with tastefully chosen ornaments or artwork that mirror your preferred style. Pick a color scheme that enhances it, whether by painting the surrounding walls or choosing the right furniture. Specially arranged seating can encourage people to gather around the fireplace, which adds to the overall appeal of this area of the living room.

Installing a Gas or Electric Insert

Gas and electric inserts are great for providing additional warmth and atmosphere in your living room — perfect for when the cold weather arrives. They also help to increase energy efficiency in your home. With the latest models featuring various design and function options, you can find one that suits your home’s needs.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

An eye-catching fireplace is a great place to start when you want to create a living room that’s both stunning and homey. To help you get started on this project, turn to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Rhode Island, a trusted general contracting company specializing in interior remodeling. We serve Hope Valley, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Kenyon, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth, Shannock and nearby communities.

Give us a call at (401) 399-3917, or fill out our online form to get in touch with our design experts. You may also visit our design center to draw inspiration and get started on your plans to achieve an enchanting living room.

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