18 Corner Fireplace Ideas

Keren Dillard
·1 min read

Here are some modern ideas to help warm up your space from along the perimeter.

The team took down the solid walls that separated the living room from the adjacent dining room, and opened up sightlines between the living room and the upper floor.
The team took down the solid walls that separated the living room from the adjacent dining room, and opened up sightlines between the living room and the upper floor.

Traditionally, fireplaces have been the center of attention in the center of the room. With modern heating technology though, it’s not always necessary to limit your social spaces in relationship to a centralized hearth. This collection of corner fireplace ideas is here to pique your interest and help with some new ideas.

1. Try a freestanding fireplace

Once the charming abode of actress Molly Parker, best known for her roles in Deadwood and House of Cards, this 1923 build that has retained all of the classic, covetable elements of a bungalow.

Once the charming abode of actress Molly Parker, best known for her roles in <i>Deadwood</i> and <i>House of Cards</i>, 1816 Lake Shore is a 1923 build that has retained all of the classic, covetable elements of a bungalow. <span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">The freestanding midcentury fireplace on a retro brick flooring adds rustic charm to the living room</span><span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">.</span>

2 .Put your fireplace against a glass wall

At the corner of this naturally-lit living room, a large brick fireplace  extends into the corner of an adjacent space.

Outside of wonderful natural lighting, the living room is warmly lit by antique wall sconces and a large brick fireplace.
Outside of wonderful natural lighting, the living room is warmly lit by antique wall sconces and a large brick fireplace.

3. Add in cabinetry for storage

This ’70s Cape Cod cabin takes a cottage style approach to the corner fireplace, adding in storage cabinetry for wood and other supplies.

The slatting on the cabinetry mirrors the ceiling, which is a nice touch that brings the space together.
The slatting on the cabinetry mirrors the ceiling, which is a nice touch that brings the space together.

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