Once you’ve chosen a new electric or gas fireplace to add into your living room, you’ll want to make it appear as though it’s always been there. Like one of those timeless old manor houses, where the fireplace is as important a feature as the windows. 

Skip forward a few centuries, and modern fireplaces are just as grand, but they didn’t come with the house. So, you need to help it blend into your existing decor, aesthetic and furnishings. 

But how do you tie the whole room together? It’s simple – adding a few choice details above your fireplace will make it look more like a part of the room. 

Below, we’ve listed some of our favourite stylish ideas to add above your fireplace, all of which are affordable and entirely safe. 

Art

Bring a touch of class to this space (reminiscent of those grand old manors we mentioned earlier) with a piece of artwork. 

Top tip: you could choose a piece of art which contrasts with the colour palette of your fireplace. For example, if your fireplace is monochrome, add a colourful piece on top. This will really make the two elements enhance each other. 

Family photos 

This is a lovely way to reinforce that cosy, loving and family-oriented vibe which a fireplace helps to create.

A pair of wall sconces

These wall lights are bang on trend. Add one at either end of the fireplace, to create a bold, statement look. 

Mirrors

Mirrors make a wonderful addition to the space above a fireplace, as they help to make this area of the room even more of a focal point. Plus, mirrors make the room look larger, so the combination of this and a new fireplace will make the room look super modern. 

A TV

These are hugely popular options amongst our customers. Installing a TV above your fireplace is a great way to not only make the most out of your space, but also to bring a clean, minimalist aesthetic to the room.

If you’d like to find out more about the pros and cons of installing a TV over your electric fireplace, you can find more guidance on our blog post. 

The fireplace is the heart of any living room. Not only does it bring warmth and a lovely cosy feeling to the room, but it also provides a stylish focal point. 

A modern fireplace acts as a feature piece, which speaks to your signature sense of style – at The Fireplace Studio, our modern fireplace options include a wide range of materials shapes and sizes to choose from. You’ll easily find a fireplace that blends in with your room’s existing aesthetic.