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Candle Displays for Fireplaces
How about a candle display in your fireplace to give it some fireplace decor. A great way to add light and subtle charm to your house is with the simple accent of a candle. From clusters to just a few on the mantle, there are a variety of ways to style and utilize these functional and fashion pieces of home decor.
We’ve compiled a beautiful list of inspiring ways to display your collection in the fireplace. Warm, relaxation and a homey appeal will all come from this easy addition. Here are 12 lovely designs and ideas of candle displays for fireplaces that we enjoyed and wanted to share with our readers.
These great designs can help transform an under-utilized space into something that gets praise from your family and guests.
Considering Your Fireplace Decor
10 Stylish Tile Options for Your Fireplace Surround
Naxos white marble from Greece is a great fit for glamorous fireplace surrounds
Handcrafted Crackle Bricks. There are many to choose from
Metallic Porcelain Tile Fireplace. This can set the background off really well
Wood-Look Porcelain. Floor tiles that look just like wood
Mantel Decor. Decorate inside your mantel
Carrara Marble Tiles. Expensive but a lifetime purchase
Terra Cotta Pots and Crafts
Tesserae Mosaic. Mosaic is something a little different
We are loving this contemporary, artistic tea light holder. You can get lights that give a simple, soft light or even a faint, beautiful scent to help with ambience.
And if you pay especially close attention you’ll notice that the bronze of this piece will enhance the natural glow from the candles, highlighting the decor even more so than if it was a different color.
Just prop this up on the mantle for a gorgeous addition to the fireplace.
Have you ever seen a more beautiful screen? Not only is the steel design gorgeous, delicate and easy to blend, but the slight addition of some votive candles makes for such a unique and romantic style.
And of course, to really mix up the look, add colorful examples to the piece depending on season and holiday!
Instead of lighting the logs, light the insides. We love this piece for one simple reason, it eliminates the wood-burning smell. Some can’t stand the “bonfire” aroma and others are allergic, so this is a beautiful alternative to still get the warm glow you’re searching for but without the smokey smell swirling throughout the entire house.
You can always take away the fire-burning logs completely and just add a mix of collages inside. It’s eclectic, it’s youthful and you can really get creative with the overall look and design.
Differences in colors, shapes, sizes, and dishes to place them on can create an entirely new scene every week of the month if you’d like! This is perfect for a more eclectic vision or even a more summertime feel when you don’t need the warm but instead just the ambience.
You can always bring out the lanterns! Depending on the styling, they’ll actually fit any season and still give off a homey, cozy feel.
Place larger, bulkier examples inside to give off more light and you can try out what you see here by accessorizing the space with seasonal accents and extra votive twinkles.
It’s a much more unique way to use the fireplace than it’s most popular use.
Very similar to the log above with places to add tea lights or votive holder, this single “log” does the same, it’s just a different style.
It’s a great choice for a smaller fireplace whereas the one seen above fits well inside a larger space since it’s a stacked look. Again, add some unscented lights for just a warm glow or choose ones with a bit of a lavender smell or rose perfume quality to spread throughout the home.
Placed inside or on top, this display holder is a simple piece that can spruce up a duller area. Add colored candles or keep it clean with classic white.
The darker foundation contrasts well with light colored models and will make the light pop even more than if both layers of the accent were in a soft hue.
If placed inside, you’ll also get the illusion of these floating a bit which is quite romantic and relaxing, don’t you think?
Here’s a more intricate and extravagant fireplace screen. Although a bit bulky, it works well inside a light, bright and spacious home.
It has a Victorian vibe and some beautiful features, including the candle holding spots that provide easy, soft lighting when you don’t want to crank up the fireplace.
This is a great way to keep the kids out but also dress the space during the warmer month when you don’t need to warm the house, but instead, stylize it.
This is the most modern and chic structure of the entire list. It takes the traditional use and look and turns it on its head to be a much more fashion-forward and attractive appeal to those with a more youthful and stylish vision for their home.
The rocks underneath add a fun, textural vision and the varying heights add interest to an unsuspecting and surprising spot within your home. We love this detailing!
This too is a very similar idea from one of its predecessors but it shows what the piece would look like when placed inside. Highlight the structure and its details in a soft, romantic way, the candles are contrasting with the dark base but used as the focus on the overall vision.
Giving any room a touchable and welcoming vibe, this more traditional inspiration is one of our favorites.
This too seems like a neighbor to the design above but with a bigger, bulkier foundation. With a more Victorian essence and fit with bigger sizes, this idea does the same warming goal that the photo we see just before this one.
It’s practical but still very unique. You’re expected to use wood logs and not a fashionable piece of home decor, but you can see how well this piece fits.
Hanzim Flameless Candles
For a summertime look, add this beach theme to your living area. The netting details and the beach rocks are easy ways to give your home a seasonal and vacation-esque quality during the warmer months.
Of course, you don’t have to create this inside but outside on the front lines or even above on the mantle would do great too! Then once holiday season hits, you’ll have to do a quick redo!
A fireplace is a great place to spend those winter nights. As the cold winter comes it is nice to spend more time curled up around a fire. Making the fireplace as comfy as possible should be a priority as it will be a place that is surrounded a lot in the winter months.
Fireplace Questions & Answers
Can a fireplace be removed?
Yes is the obvious answer. But is it necessary? There are many ways of removing a fireplace that does not demand complete demolition.
Depending on your need, you can have the stack removed and leave the fireplace or the other way around. You can also replace your old wood-burning fireplace with a more efficient system, like an electric or ventless one.
Obviously, an electric fireplace does not give off the feel of a real fire. So make this decision carefully before getting rid of a real wood burning fire.
What is a decorative fireplace?
Take a look at google to find answers on how to decorate your fireplace. There are so many ways to choose from that you can get lost with all the fresh ideas. You can enjoy the decorative appeal of a mantled fireplace for considerably less than installing a traditional one.
For your decorative fireplace, all that is required is a lot of imagination and an electric socket. With an electric fireplace you can have the realistic flames, but do not expect the warmth and cozy appeal of a genuine wood burning fire.
Can quartz be used around a fireplace?
Quartz fireplace surrounds are long lasting, low maintenance, easy to look after and can be set up to make the fireplace look stunning. make sure you know exactly what you want before you start buying as there are many colors to choose from. You can use nearly any durable, fire-safe material to create a fireplace surround, but not every material will give you the same visual impact.
What type of tile can be used in a fireplace?
Non-porcelain tile is usually finished with a durable glaze of color and patterns. They are used in both wall and floor tiling. Non-porcelain is easier to cut than porcelain tile. When choosing ceramic tile for your fireplace, look for a PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) rating of 4 or 5 for moderate to heavy traffic.
What is the best material for a fireplace surround?
- Steel is a very popular fireplace surround as it can look really nice when fitted correctly by a professional designer. With steel, you can choose from an unlimited amount of finishes so it should fit really well to your style of design. A steel fireplace can bring out the beauty of a room by design.
- Wood is a less obvious choice for a fireplace surround but can look stunning. make sure you are allowed to build a fire surround in wood. Check with your local council before you start any type of project in wood.
- Concrete can look really nice as a fireplace surround. With its smooth natural finish and clean lines, it can bring a contemporary and warm feel to an interior. It also has properties that retain the heat that is thrown off the fire. It’s a solid and resilient material that is easy to look after and clean which makes it ideal for fireplaces. With a smooth concrete, you have a vast number of choices for either natural finish or any amount of colors and textures to a unique design element in your space.
- Stone fireplace surrounds are a very popular choice and bring a rustic charm and appeal to any kind of interior. They add a nice feel and look and also heat up along with the fire making them an ideal choice for those who want the comfy and extra heat that stone brings and helps to keep the room warmer for longer. They can be used in a different number of ways to surround your fireplace to help provide a wide range of looks and finishes.
- Brick is a more traditional fireplace surround, brick can also be used in modern interiors to create a warm and stylish feel. Bricks come in many colors and sizes and can be arranged in different patterns to create a variety of looks that all add texture and warmth to space.
- Tile is a great way to create a unique fireplace surround. It comes in endless materials, colors, sizes, and textures, meaning it can be used in any interior. It can also be a way to achieve looks that are more expensive when built right in. A solid marble fireplace surround, for example, would be much more expensive than a fireplace surrounded by marble tiles.
Is Quartz fire resistant?
Quartz countertops are highly stain resistant, have a very low water absorption rate, and do not require sealing. Quartz is as heat resistant as granite.
