15 Clever Ways to Decorate Your Non-Working Fireplace
Apr 10, 2013
Live in an apartment or home with a gorgeous but totally non-functional fireplace? We recently received a note from a reader asking us for help on decorating her non-working fireplace and decided to round up 15 of our favorite decor options. Be sure to stay tuned later this week for our own hack on adding a little personality and light to your non-working fireplace.
Log Storage
Not sure what exactly one uses logs for without a fireplace, but we love the rustic look of both of these gorgeous fireplaces. (via Creative Index Blog + Abbey Goes Design Scouting)
Books
Magazines: We love the look of these eclectic collections of books, artwork, and magazines. (via Design*Sponge)
Packed Books
More books! If you’ve got a bunch of books you’ve already read, create a cool little matrix under your mantel. (via Apartment Therapy)
Vintage Suitcases
Need a reason to hit the flea market this weekend? (via Modern House Insight + Freshome)
Flower Display
Replace fire with flowers for a romantic setting. (via House to Home)
Fake Fireplace
This one might be the winner! We love the styling in general, but the fake fire is what wins our hearts. (via Brooklyn Bride)
Wallpaper Hack
Oddly enough, this is part of a wallpaper catalog! We dig it. (via Cole & Son)
Color-Organized Books
Color organization always gets our goat, and this adds the perfect amount of play to this living room scene. (via Palm Beach Post)
Wallpaper + Bookcase
Now this bookcase looks legit — we especially love the wallpaper contact paper. (via BHG)
Faux Cardboard Logs
And last, its log, log, it’s big, it’s heavy, it’s wood! Oh wait, it’s actually small, light, and made out of cardboard ;) (via Design*Sponge)
