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How To Decorate Your Fireplace When You’re Not Using It

Fireside Blog · March 23, 2015

Fireside Blog · March 23, 2015

How To Decorate Your Fireplace When You’re Not Using It

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How To Decorate Your Fireplace When You’re Not Using It

Decorating your fireplace during the warmer part of the year is definitely an easy way to make a big focal point in your space super pretty. And there are a ton of great ideas that can make this home feature totally valuable throughout the warmer months. For instance, placing candles in the nook can add a little fiery romantic ambiance without giving off heat. You can also give the area a completely new function by using it to store books and vases.

But that’s not all. We’ve found 10 awesome ways to transform your fireplace from an empty area to a gorgeous display space. So scroll through, and let us know which idea you love the most.

Get exotic with a few wild plants.

 Fireplace Decor Ideas         

Didn’t get around to cleaning your fireplace? Just cover it up with a pretty divider until we’re able to make it out to clean your fireplace!

Fireplace Decor Ideas

Ditch regular logs and get funky with some bright pink ones.

Fireplace Decor Ideas

Or, you can use all the leftover ones and stack them.

Fireplace Decor Ideas

It’s a good place to keep all those vases you have hanging around the house.

How to decorate your fireplace

Add some shelves and you’ve got the perfect little library.

How to decorate your fireplace

There’s a good spot for your endless supply of mason jars.

How to decorate your fireplace

Talk about creating romantic ambiance.

Fireplace Decor Ideas

Large statues that don’t really fit anywhere work great in this space.

Fireplace Decor Ideas

This is one way to make the entire room look bigger.

Fireplace Decor Ideas

What do you think? While you’re not using your indoor fireplace this year, would you use any of these fancy decorating tips? Don’t forget to schedule your yearly fireplace cleaning with Bowden’s Fireside so that we can make sure you home looks amazing with all your fireplace decorations, year round!

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