If you're looking for ways to repurpose a fireplace, we've got you covered. No matter your budget, you'll find an idea you love.
12 Cool Ideas To Repurpose An Old Fireplace
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Turn It Into a Pet Area
You can repurpose your fireplace to make it a perfect place for a pet area. Add a few blankets and favorite toys—along with sleeping baskets. It’s sure to become your best friend’s new favorite spot!
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Rustic and Wood-Filled
One of the most common choices is to fill a defunct wood fireplace with firewood. Many homeowners prefer to stack it high and use attractive logs like beech or oak. This keeps the primary fireplace theme intact and allows you to match other nearby natural woods…as long as the wood is pest free!
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A Book Nook
Another popular option is to clean and seal the fireplace, then stack the open space with books. Typically, this approach favors a “messy” look that complements a casual, cozy living room with a little artistic, disheveled stack of books.
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The Candle Approach
Candles keep the flame alive in your fireplace without worrying about managing smoke and fuel. This is a very cozy option, and with the right candlesticks to match your hearth, it can look very stylish too. If you don’t want to mess with open flames or wax, you can use a set of battery-powered lanterns instead.
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Classy Fireplace Screen
A traditional fireplace screen can provide beauty without the need to completely renovate the firebox itself It’s a great option if you think you might like to use it again sometime in the future. These screens, typically made of metal panels, come in many different designs and colors, allowing you to match them very easily with other décor.
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Install Shelves
If you’re looking for a full renovation project to repurpose your fireplace, you can build inset shelves in space. These shelves can store décor, devices, books and more. They work especially well if you have nearby wood paneling that matches the shelves.
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Place a Vase of Flowers
The empty fireplace makes a good backdrop for a bright vase or jar of flowers. Replace these flowers regularly to match the season and create a striking look. Or use dried flowers and branches for a more permanent, austere look. Just be sure to pick pet-safe blooms if you’ve got animals.
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Install a Wine Holder
Don’t need any more shelves? Build a panel instead and install wine holders or a classy wine rack on it to repurpose your fireplace by turning it into a beautiful and functional wine storage nook.
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Prop Up Some Art
Much like a vase of flowers, a piece of art can look beautiful displayed in a fireplace opening- although you should measure carefully to make sure it’ll fit. The artwork both covers up the empty firebox and provides a focal point to draw the eye. Some people prefer to use several smaller panels of visual art stacked together, especially if they don’t want to hang them.
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Store Records or Other Types of Music
Do you have a lot of old records lying around? Stack them in your fireplace as an easy storage option. This can also work with other types of media, however records are particularly well-suited to fireplaces in terms of size. They also add a hipster-y feel to more casual rooms.
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Toy Storage
Do your kids frequently pull out toys to amuse themselves in the living room? Consider repurposing the fireplace as a toy nook to store all of their favorite toys in a basket or bin for easy access and easy clean up.
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Grow a Plant
Put a pot in your fireplace and grow a plant! This works well with spreading, leafy plants that can spill out of the fireplace to get enough light and air, such as certain varieties of ferns. If you’ve got pets, ensure that the plant you pick isn’t toxic to them.
