22 White Fireplace Ideas for a Bright Focal Point

Traditional Meets Modern

Styles merge in this chic living room that features a white fireplace wall with elegant molding and a traditional marble surround. A herringbone brick interior adds a warm, rustic contrast to the white walls, while a built-in bookshelf brightens the space and emphasizes the room’s focal point. The linear design of the molding and built-ins, along with floor-length curtains, highlight the generous ceiling height, which, along with the neutral color scheme, makes the room look modern, spacious, and inviting.

Painted Brick

A fresh coat of white paint and a streamlined white surround give this traditional wood-burning fireplace a modern update. A dark-stained wood mantel adds depth and contrast and complements the wood tones of the coffee table and midcentury modern armchairs. Use various wood tones throughout the room to balance out the starkness of a white fireplace and incorporate textured neutrals for coziness.

Contemporary Farmhouse

A sleek color palette of black and white lends a contemporary feel to this modern farmhouse living room. A vertical white shiplap wall is a neutral backdrop to a black fireplace surround topped by a wooden floating mantel. Minimal accessories and a monochromatic color palette make the room feel clean and airy. Adding potted plants and wood furniture helps break up the neutral palette for a relaxed and welcoming feel. 

Simple Plaster

A plaster floor-to-ceiling white fireplace is a subtle yet beautiful focal point in this modern rustic living room. A black fireplace box and hearth add contrast, while the absence of a mantel or wall art gives the room an understated sophistication. Hardwood floors, wood furniture, and tone-on-tone neutrals bring in warmth, while a white ceiling with wood beams points to the height of the fireplace.

Rustic Charm

This cozy living room exudes rustic charm with stained wood beams, a painted brick wall, an old-school wood burner, and fireplace tools. The splash of white paint lightens up the room and allows the fireplace to stand out. Animal-themed artwork, an antique cabinet, and neutral upholstered furniture give the small but cozy nook character, while a distressed area rug helps ground the space and anchor the furniture.

Light and Bright Tile

This unique Moroccan-inspired white fireplace silhouette paired with sea-blue tile is a stunning focal point in this living room. A whitewashed wood cathedral ceiling is an unexpected design detail that helps draw the eyes up and adds to the room’s luxurious feel. Like a distant hideaway, the all-white living room has a relaxed feel thanks to plush seating, textured accents, and decorative pieces that give the room a collected, lived-in feel. The fireplace and nearby built-ins create a sense of symmetry and height.

Timeless Brick

Flanked by built-ins and two small windows, this brick fireplace gives the illusion of extending to the ceiling. The small hearth and oversized mantel make the white fireplace an architectural presence. Keepsakes and mementos fill the space, adding comfort and character, while ample blue seating ties into the adjacent room.

Sophisticated Mixed Design

Shades of white play an important role in the design of this living room by highlighting subtle contrasts. The marbled white fireplace surround serves as a counterpoint to the dark undertones used on the walls and furniture. Style contrasts bring the sleek combination of maroon, blue, and white to life. A herringbone firebox juxtaposes abstract art pieces and contemporary furnishings.

Retro Glam

A hefty brick fireplace adds elegant glamour thanks to white paint and chic accessories. An oversized gold mirror and a pair of unique gold sculptures add sparkle, contrasting the stark white-painted kindling. The addition of gold accents picks up on other items in the living room, drawing the fireplace into the design fold of the space.

White and Wood Tones

A white fireplace contrasts the wood tones and cozy neutrals of this living room. The wood mantel and brownstone hearth tie the fireplace design to the rest of the room, providing continuity and allowing the fireplace to blend in with the textiles and picture frame. Pops of orange add an extra layer of warmth to the stunning living room.

Polished and Comfortable

White marble gives a chic, polished look to this fireplace. The mantel is a simple white shelf that accents the marble without distracting from its polished look. Modern fretwork above the white fireplace and on the surrounding walls adds detail. The bench, which provides the perfect storage space below for firewood, wraps around to the wall behind the fireplace, creating a comfy seating nook.

Simple Color Scheme

The key to a successful monochromatic look is nuanced shifts. Here, a fireplace is surrounded by a carved stone wall. An intricate wooden mantel creates a visual break from the tone-on-tone stone facade and furniture. The simplicity of the white fireplace and its traditional look complement rustic decor elements. Above the fireplace, vintage window frames and vases lend character to the space.

Farmhouse-Inspired

A simple yet stately limewashed brick fireplace serves as a frame for a white-paneled room. The narrow mantel makes this hearth look like an extension of the wall rather than a separate entity. The minimalist design ties in perfectly with the farmhouse feel, adding a clean sophistication to the room.

Cozy Elegance

A white fireplace made of stone blocks with a light brick firebox adds simple elegance to this cozy, neutral room. The frame-like surround and the curved mantel are simple details that draw attention to the fireplace and contribute to the comfortable yet formal feel of the room. The curved chimney brings an old-world feel.

Decorative Mantel

This fireplace is located in a pass-through area of the home. It's emphasized with detailed white molding, tan tiles, and a deep black frame around the firebox to make it stand out. These features tie into the rich black wall and warm tones in the decor. An abstract, colorful painting and bright, shiny accessories on the mantel also draw attention to the hearth.

White Stone Chimney

A plain white fireplace is transformed with a weathered, rustic beam mantel. The warm finish of the stone fireplace and brick firebox is a simple yet elegant combination. Neutral tones and textures elevate the room's atmosphere, making it the perfect relaxation spot for you or your furry friend.

Old is New Again

A vintage fireplace makes a chic focal point in this living room and adds rustic flair to an otherwise modernized space. Combining smooth and textured brick adds visual interest to the fireplace, with a charming painting displayed above. Neutral furnishings mixed with touches of turquoise keep the space feeling vibrant and lively.

Curved Fireplace Surround

A flair for the dramatic sets the design tone in this living room. From the high-backed armchairs to the ornately carved coffee table base, every element has something to say, especially the fireplace. A white fireplace adds a simple, clean style to the room, but the structural design keeps it on par with its stirring decor.

A tall, rounded, exaggerated cove emphasizes the height of the fireplace. Quatrefoil patterned tile and herringbone brickwork play on the room's patterned elements, ensuring the white fireplace doesn't fade from view.

Natural Elements

A classic white mantel is spruced up with clean, white-painted brick and earthy accessories. The mantel is extended to give the space character. Houseplants, vintage vases, and charming antique gold accents make the room welcoming.

Traditional White

A simple white fireplace stands out in this vintage-style living room. Various types of furniture and accessories combined with a soft color palette give the room an aged look. The crisp white fireplace contrasts the muted hues to keep the space from looking muddied.

Built-In Structure

Built-in shelving units surrounding a fireplace make the components read as one, creating an eye-catching focal point for this living room. The symmetrical arrangements of the shelves draw attention to the fireplace in the center. A black frame around the firebox accentuates the fireplace even more. A simple antique mirror sits on the mantel for a crisp, sophisticated look.