10 Stylish Ideas for Your Non-Working Fireplace

updated Jan 13, 2022

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rustic white mantel with oil lamp, wooden cutting board and plants — Credit: Arthur Garcia-Clemente

If you currently live in a place with a vestigial fireplace that you can’t actually make a cozy fire in, we have you covered. That charming little nook in your living room that once served an important purpose way back when can do so much more than collect dust or store overflow from cabinets and drawers today. There are lots of creative ways to dress it up and turn it into a chic addition to your space. Below, we hand-picked a selection of artful decor, innovative lighting, and other pieces that will transform your non-working fireplace into an inspirational style statement.

BONNYCO Cinema Color-Changing Light Box

$25

The BONNYCO cinema lightbox is a fun way to draw all eyes to your fireplace. Personalize the message for holidays and parties, change it depending on your mood, pass messages back and forth — the possibilities are endless. The battery- and USB-operated kit comes with markers, transparent cards, black letters, color letters, and emojis.

$25 at Amazon

Unscented Wax Pillar Candles, Set of 6

$192$182

To add (literal) fire to your fireplace aesthetic, fill the space with round pillar candles. This six-piece set includes a variety of sizes for a dramatic, moody effect. They'll look beautiful, cozy, and oh-so-romantic in your living space.

$182 at West Elm

Flameless Ivory Pillar Candles, Set of 6

$129

Flameless candles in your fireplace is a very pet- and child-friendly option if you still want to have a moody, fireplace-like vibe in your home without the open flames. This Pottery Barn set comes with six pieces that have all of the glow and none of the hazard.

$129 at Pottery Barn

Modern Sprout Smart Growframe

$179

For plant lovers and enthusiasts with empty fireplaces, the growframe is a smart and unique way to spruce up that space. It's a wonderful solution for adding live greenery to a room that doesn't get much sunlight. All you have to do is mount the frame, add plants, and connect to the Modern Sprout app.

$179 at Amazon

Faux Bois Decorative Riser

$38

An easy, low-maintenance decorative solution for your fireplace is a faux plant, and this incredible faux bois round riser (crafted using cement) is an ideal choice to elevate it. Snag a bunch and top them all with life-like decor for a maximalist look.

$38 at Terrain

12" Decorative Fireplace Flameless LED Lantern, 2 Pack

$47$4211% off

A classic and go-to way to decorate your unused fireplace area is with decorative flameless lanterns. You can mix these lanterns with other decor items such as plants and candles for a cozy effect. They look extra beautiful at night when the lights are low.

$42 at Amazon

Mambo Art Studio For Deny Desert Sun Wall Hanging

$69

This piece from Urban Outfitters is a modern solution to styling your fireplace with hanging wall art. Place crystals, Himalayan salt lamps, or even plants nearby for a spa-like vibe at home.

$69 at Urban Outfitters

Fireplace Candle Holder

$129

Another eye-catching way to showcase candles in your fireplace area is with a unique piece like this to display them. The Pottery Barn candlelight holder elevates candles of various sizes and will add dimension and drama to your space.

$129 at Pottery Barn

Bookniture Wisdom Tree

$79

If you’re a bookworm and love to decorate your space with your growing collection, consider the BOOKNITURE Wisdom Tree the ultimate showpiece. You can rest your books on separate shelves with ease and pick up right where you left off when you're ready.

$79 at Amazon

Rideout 1-Panel Steel Fireplace Screen

$400$132

This steel fireplace screen by Wayfair is a gorgeous way to update your living room decor. It will keep other items hidden from pets and kids, and reviewers say that it adds a touch of luxury to their homes.

$132 at Wayfair

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