The Brilliant Reason to Put a Dresser in Your Living Room (You’ll Want to Try It!)

For as long as I can remember, my favorite time of year has been when the leaves turn orange and I start to see my breath in the air. The new chilly atmosphere means that very soon my nights will be spent cuddled up, reading by the gorgeous, cozy fireplace in my family’s house. 

However, passing the unused fireplace during the warmer months is a sad reminder of what was. It sits there, day after day, with charcoal climbing the walls and crusts of logs long forgotten, and I almost want to cover it up. Well, when I saw how Leney Breeden disguised the unused fireplace in her vintage-filled home I was inspired.

What looks like an unused fireplace in Leney’s living room is suddenly disguised by a gorgeous dresser. The dark wood is framed by the clean, white lines on the fireplace mantel, which calls more attention to the record player and speakers. 

This idea has so many benefits. For example, if the fireplace isn’t functional the unused space could be filled with storage, and then the clutter could be covered up with the dresser. Or, if you’re like me and want to break up with the image of your sad, unused fireplace during the winter months, this is a great temporary choice. Plus, you get a little more storage in your living room — who can argue with that? 

While Leney displays her sound system on the dresser, you can use the flat-top surface for just about anything. The space could transform into a classy bar cart or be the perfect place to display family photographs and gorgeous flowers. 

Covering up this area isn’t necessarily a new idea — people have used console tables to cover fireplaces, which is another chic idea but doesn’t necessarily cover the entire fireplace. A dresser is a good pick if you’re looking for it to disappear almost completely. 

Whether you’re looking to cover your fireplace or not, browsing through Leney’s home is sure to provide some incredible design inspiration. To see more, visit the full House Tour.