Contemporary Fireplace Designs

Installing a fireplace can add a unique character to your house. If you have a contemporary themed interior decor, you can choose one of the contemporary fireplace designs to add a classy touch to the space. These fireplaces are more of simplicity and clean cuts. These are well-defined unlike the traditional fireplaces which displayed unorganized designs. Moreover, the mantel designs can instantly revamp a plain dull space. No matter if you have plain boring walls and an empty space with minimal furniture and furnishing, contemporary-styled fireplaces are just appropriate to be added here. So let us move on to get some contemporary fireplace design ideas.

Ideas to Choose From

Keep it Simple
With these designs, the rule to be follow is 'less is more'. You have to follow this rule while working on the designs as well as the mantel decor to get the right contemporary look. So use only a single type of material or at the most two types for indoor or outdoor fireplace of contemporary style.

Less Cluttered
Next important thing is the right placement. 'Non-cluttered' is the keyword which you to remember for this task. While working on living room designs with fireplace, you must ensure that you have a free wall designated for the same. If this is not possible, consider having corner fireplace or a fireplace at intersection of two walls which makes a unique design for your house. Let me tell you that such designs look the best.

Well-defined Shapes
As mentioned earlier, these designs are inspired by clean lines. So, while working on the basics, consider simple shapes like square or rectangle which will add a well-defined look. You can forget the traditional style of floor touch fireplaces and opt for fireplaces at a bit of height, carved in the walls. Many go for adding various metals for the trims of such fireplaces.

Tiling Them Right
You can consider adding over sized tiles and excluding the mantels. Yes, get large mosaics, marble or granite tiles which are best to be used. Have the fireplace built in the walls instead of adding extra mantels. In these designs, the matte effect is quite popular. So you can also consider slate tiles for the same. And let me tell you that if you are looking for something to jazz up the room then add those small multicolored mosaics while you design a fireplace. These can add a textured look by matching tiles with curtains, rugs and sofa covers.

Options for Inserts
While the wood fireplace inserts remain the most popular pick, you can also consider gas fireplace as well. Contemporary gas fireplace designs are becoming much popular which look like burning wood but offer a dust and smoke free fireplace. You can include fire rocks inside instead of the faux wood.

What's Around?
In the indoor fireplaces, you can have contemporary styled surrounds. Also a unique shelving system around it displaying art pieces can look great. You can have modern styled craved areas in the wall with trims of tiles same as those used for fireplace to place decor items. Contemporary outdoor fireplace designs can be surrounded by modern outdoor furniture.

With these ideas, you can get started with the basic plan. Avoid the mix and match pattern of tradition fireplaces. You can think out of the box while designing these. Think well and decide what exactly you want your fireplace to look like and work on the design accordingly.