Transforming your fireplace into your living room’s focal point can dramatically enhance the elegance and uniqueness of your home. Our home remodel experts at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Williamsburg understand that your fireplace is more than just a heat source—it’s a space that adds warmth and style and brings your family together. Whether you want a traditional, contemporary, or charmingly rustic design, we’re here to help bring your dream living space to life.
Add or Change Your Mantelpiece
An elegant mantelpiece grabs attention and immediately draws eyes to the fireplace. Consider factors like material, color and design that complement or contrast with the rest of your home’s interior.
Install a Custom Surround or Overmantel
An intricate surround or overmantel that extends up to the ceiling can turn a standard fireplace into a stunning spectacle. This significant alteration would set the fireplace as the room’s dominant feature. Choose materials and designs that suit your decor style.
Paint It a Bold Color
Contrasting the fireplace’s color with the rest of the room is an excellent way to make it stand out. A brightly colored fireplace in a neutral-toned room can quickly draw attention. Again, this is a project where the insights of an interior remodeling pro can make a substantial impact.
Dress It Up
Add decor items on and around the fireplace to accentuate it further. Items like vases, framed pictures, decorative sculptures, candles and mirrors can provide contrast or continuity to the theme.
Arrange Your Furniture Around the Fireplace
Make sure your furniture faces or is angled toward the fireplace. This intuitive design trick even helps when the fireplace isn’t in use, attracting attention and setting the visual tone for the space.
Add Lighting
Something as simple as the right lighting can make your fireplace shine, both literally and figuratively. By installing focused lights or decorative fairy lights around the fireplace, you can enhance its presence in the room.
Change the Hearth
The fireplace hearth provides another opportunity to give your fireplace extra shine. You can opt for a flush or raised hearth, depending on the style of your fireplace. This feature can be made from various materials, from traditional brick to clear glass or stylish marble.
Use Artwork or Large Mirrors
Placing artwork or large mirrors over your fireplace can further accentuate it. A large, eye-catching piece of art or a stylish mirror instantly draws attention, making the fireplace stand out even more.
Create a Bookshelf Fireplace
This option is for those who admire a classic and intellectual aesthetic. Create built-in bookshelves around your fireplace. This feature will highlight your fireplace, provide storage space, and showcase your library or favorite decor pieces.
Highlight With Plants
Plants bring life to any room. They can also draw attention to your fireplace if you strategically place them around it. Tall plants are particularly effective and add a vibrant and welcoming feel to your living space.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
If you need professional general contracting services, call DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Williamsburg at (757) 209-2200 or visit our contact page. Let us help you transform your home into a place where all your best memories are made.
