92 Non-Working Fireplace Decor Ideas

non working fireplace decor ideas

Have a non-working fireplace? No problem, you can still use it and make the best of it! We’ve gathered some creative ways to use it, take a look and get inspired!

Logs

Logs are perhaps the most popular idea for a non-working fireplace, they bring a rustic and very cozy feel to your space. The logs can be natural or faux, painted, stained or not – it depends on the style of your space and fireplace, too. Can’t fill your fireplace with logs? Make a log screen and voila!

a bright space with a non-working fireplace and colorful firewood inside, with pretty books, vases and artworks is amazing

a bright space with a non-working fireplace and colorful firewood inside, with pretty books, vases and artworks is amazing

a rustic fireplace with a wooden surround, a white mantel and colorful logs inside is a very whimsical and cool idea

a rustic fireplace with a wooden surround, a white mantel and colorful logs inside is a very whimsical and cool idea

a rustic fireplace of red brick, with a white mantel and some firewood inside the fireplace plus photos on the mantel

a rustic fireplace of red brick, with a white mantel and some firewood inside the fireplace plus photos on the mantel

a vintage and refined fireplace with a white mantel and firewood inside plus a planter with greenery and blooms for a chic space

a vintage and refined fireplace with a white mantel and firewood inside plus a planter with greenery and blooms for a chic space

a black faux fireplace with a refined mantel, a basket with wooden logs is a stylish rustic idea to go for

a black faux fireplace with a refined mantel, a basket with wooden logs is a stylish rustic idea to go for

a farmhouse fireplace with a whitewashed brick surround, a stained wooden mantel and with firewood inside it

a farmhouse fireplace with a whitewashed brick surround, a stained wooden mantel and with firewood inside it

a rustic fireplace clad with white faux fur, a faux mantel and with logs inside for a modern farmhouse living room

a rustic fireplace clad with white faux fur, a faux mantel and with logs inside for a modern farmhouse living room

a stylish white non-working fireplace with very natural firewood inside is a chic idea with a rustic feel

a stylish white non-working fireplace with very natural firewood inside is a chic idea with a rustic feel

a fireplace clad with black matte tiles, with funny faux logs, topiaries on both sides and some pebbles

a fireplace clad with black matte tiles, with funny faux logs, topiaries on both sides and some pebbles

Plants

Plants can be placed inside your non-working fireplace, who needs a stand when you can put your plants into a fireplace? Create a beautiful arrangement of plants in various planters and put it inside a fireplace, enjoy the beautiful look you got! You may also put some on the mantel, too, and make it your own little oasis.

a fireplace with a whole potted succulent arrangement in it, green candles and artwork on the mantel is lovely

a fireplace with a whole potted succulent arrangement in it, green candles and artwork on the mantel is lovely

a non-working fireplace with potted ferns, candle lanterns, lights and gold candle lanterns and decor on the mantel

a non-working fireplace with potted ferns, candle lanterns, lights and gold candle lanterns and decor on the mantel

a non-working brick fireplace with a white surround and mantel plus cacti and succulents in pots inside it is wow

a non-working brick fireplace with a white surround and mantel plus cacti and succulents in pots inside it is wow

a white non-working fireplace with a chic surround and potted greenery and cacti inside it and on the mantel

a white non-working fireplace with a chic surround and potted greenery and cacti inside it and on the mantel

a coastal space with a built-in fireplace, a basket suitcase, books and potted greenery, a wooden sign, toy boats and a candle lantern

a coastal space with a built-in fireplace, a basket suitcase, books and potted greenery, a wooden sign, toy boats and a candle lantern

a non-working white brick fireplace with potted plants, potted greenery on the mantel and an artwork

a non-working white brick fireplace with potted plants, potted greenery on the mantel and an artwork

a seaside living room with bold blue chairs, a fireplace with chevron wallpaper, a large seashell with greenery, driftwood, artworks and bottles

a seaside living room with bold blue chairs, a fireplace with chevron wallpaper, a large seashell with greenery, driftwood, artworks and bottles

a non-working fireplace with a bucket with evergreens, an arrangement of mirrors and greenery on the mantel

a non-working fireplace with a bucket with evergreens, an arrangement of mirrors and greenery on the mantel

a French fireplace with a potted plant inside, with a bold artwork, pastel candles on the mantel is amazing

a French fireplace with a potted plant inside, with a bold artwork, pastel candles on the mantel is amazing

a non-working fireplace with potted plants, large ferns in planters on both sides of the fireplace, potted blooms and a mirror

a non-working fireplace with potted plants, large ferns in planters on both sides of the fireplace, potted blooms and a mirror

a non-working fireplace with potted greenery, cacti, succulents and planters on top plus books on the mantel

a non-working fireplace with potted greenery, cacti, succulents and planters on top plus books on the mantel

a non-working fireplace with potted greenery and succulents, boxes, candles and jugs on the mantel for a boho space

a non-working fireplace with potted greenery and succulents, boxes, candles and jugs on the mantel for a boho space

a lovely space with a white stone accent wall and a built-in fireplace used as a potted plant display and all around it too

a lovely space with a white stone accent wall and a built-in fireplace used as a potted plant display and all around it too

a fireplace with books, a wine bottle shelf, potted plants suspended to the mantel, with books and table lamps on the mantel

a fireplace with books, a wine bottle shelf, potted plants suspended to the mantel, with books and table lamps on the mantel

a non-working fireplace clad with blue tile, with a large seashell planter and greenery, coastal decor on the mantel

a non-working fireplace clad with blue tile, with a large seashell planter and greenery, coastal decor on the mantel

a fireplace with a white mantel and a black surround, potted succulents inside it and on the mantel

a fireplace with a white mantel and a black surround, potted succulents inside it and on the mantel

a pretty and bright space with colorful blooms in a basket, some grass, flowers and candles and bright textiles is cool

a pretty and bright space with colorful blooms in a basket, some grass, flowers and candles and bright textiles is cool

a non-working fireplace with a trio of matching planters, succulents and cacti is great for a boho living room

a non-working fireplace with a trio of matching planters, succulents and cacti is great for a boho living room

a non-working fireplace clad with pink tiles, with potted plants inside is a cool addition to a bright space

a non-working fireplace clad with pink tiles, with potted plants inside is a cool addition to a bright space

an elegant faux fireplace with potted plants and cacti on display, with a chic and beautiful mirror and some bottles

an elegant faux fireplace with potted plants and cacti on display, with a chic and beautiful mirror and some bottles

a corner fireplace with potted cacti and planters is a lovely solution for a mid-century modern space

a corner fireplace with potted cacti and planters is a lovely solution for a mid-century modern space

Storage

Use your non-working fireplace for storage! Placing vintage books inside it is the most popular idea, they will bring a vintage feel to the space. Vintage suitcases, pillows, blankets in baskets many other pieces can be put inside your fireplace and you may even make some shelves if you need them.

a corner fireplace with potted cacti and planters is a lovely solution for a mid-century modern space

a corner fireplace with potted cacti and planters is a lovely solution for a mid-century modern space

a beautiful white living room with amber leather chairs, a vintage white fireplace used for book storage, with colorful artworks and blooms

a beautiful white living room with amber leather chairs, a vintage white fireplace used for book storage, with colorful artworks and blooms

a bright living room with blue walls, a fireplace with a shabby chic mantel, with books, with a chest coffee table and a brown sofa is chic

a bright living room with blue walls, a fireplace with a shabby chic mantel, with books, with a chest coffee table and a brown sofa is chic

a built-in fireplace with a vintage black mantel and bookshelves built in for storage is a very creative and practical idea

a built-in fireplace with a vintage black mantel and bookshelves built in for storage is a very creative and practical idea

a French fireplace with books and a lamp, some art, a vase with blooms and a table lamp on the mantel

a French fireplace with books and a lamp, some art, a vase with blooms and a table lamp on the mantel

a stylish living room with grey walls, a faux fireplace that features a wine bottle rack, creative furniture and a bold printed rug

a stylish living room with grey walls, a faux fireplace that features a wine bottle rack, creative furniture and a bold printed rug

a French fireplace with large books inside that turn this fireplace into a lovely and unusual display

a French fireplace with large books inside that turn this fireplace into a lovely and unusual display

a lovely white brick fireplace with a dark stained mantel with baskets for storing blankets and pillows and a faux fur rug

a lovely white brick fireplace with a dark stained mantel with baskets for storing blankets and pillows and a faux fur rug

a non-working brick fireplace with boks stored and potted plants is a cool idea to add interest to a space

a non-working brick fireplace with boks stored and potted plants is a cool idea to add interest to a space

a vintage fireplace with a lovely white mantel, with turquoise tiles and colorful books stored inside it is a centerpiece of the room

a vintage fireplace with a lovely white mantel, with turquoise tiles and colorful books stored inside it is a centerpiece of the room

an arched fireplace with books and magazines and a potted plant, an artwork and some blooms on the mantel

an arched fireplace with books and magazines and a potted plant, an artwork and some blooms on the mantel

a non-working fireplace as a bookcase, with lots of books and lights, with boho baskets and candles on the mantel

a non-working fireplace as a bookcase, with lots of books and lights, with boho baskets and candles on the mantel

a non-working fireplace with bright books inside is a cool solution to use a piece that doesn't work

a non-working fireplace with bright books inside is a cool solution to use a piece that doesn't work

a white faux fireplace used for book storage, minimalist mantel decor with candles, herbs and a botanical artwork

a white faux fireplace used for book storage, minimalist mantel decor with candles, herbs and a botanical artwork

a shabby chic fireplace clad with a refined old picture frame and with lots of books inside is a refined and bold idea

a shabby chic fireplace clad with a refined old picture frame and with lots of books inside is a refined and bold idea

a vintage red brick fireplace with a wooden chest that is used for books and magazine storage, with pretty vintage decor on the mantel

a vintage red brick fireplace with a wooden chest that is used for books and magazine storage, with pretty vintage decor on the mantel

a mid-century modern living room with grey walls, a grey sofa, a vintage fireplace with a carved mantel, books and a plant inside it

a mid-century modern living room with grey walls, a grey sofa, a vintage fireplace with a carved mantel, books and a plant inside it

a non-working fireplace with an ornated mantel, with colorful pillows, some vintage decor and potted plants

a non-working fireplace with an ornated mantel, with colorful pillows, some vintage decor and potted plants

a non-working fireplace with books inside, with books on the mantel, some artwork and candles is lovely

a non-working fireplace with books inside, with books on the mantel, some artwork and candles is lovely

a sophisticated closet space with paneled walls, a chic dresser, neutral refined furniture, a vintage fireplace used for displaying shoes on magazines

a sophisticated closet space with paneled walls, a chic dresser, neutral refined furniture, a vintage fireplace used for displaying shoes on magazines

a chic rustic fall mantel with faux pumpkins, moss, greenery in terra cotta pots and with matching velvet pillows in the fireplace

a chic rustic fall mantel with faux pumpkins, moss, greenery in terra cotta pots and with matching velvet pillows in the fireplace

a non-working fireplace with magazines and books inside is a cool idea for storage, these books also add some color

a non-working fireplace with magazines and books inside is a cool idea for storage, these books also add some color

a white brick built-in fireplace with a wood slab mantel, with lots of books inside and candles and various art on the mantel is a stylish idea

a white brick built-in fireplace with a wood slab mantel, with lots of books inside and candles and various art on the mantel is a stylish idea

a non-working fireplace with books, an artwork, photos and blooms on the mantel and some decor

a non-working fireplace with books, an artwork, photos and blooms on the mantel and some decor

a faux fireplace with a peachy inside, books and candles and stockings and a wreath for Christmas

a faux fireplace with a peachy inside, books and candles and stockings and a wreath for Christmas

a shabby cihc fireplace with books and a bold artwork looks statement-like and bold, a suitcase in front of it adds vintage charm

a shabby cihc fireplace with books and a bold artwork looks statement-like and bold, a suitcase in front of it adds vintage charm

a refined fireplace with a gallery wall on the mantel, with books and statues inside it is a very chic and cool idea

a refined fireplace with a gallery wall on the mantel, with books and statues inside it is a very chic and cool idea

a non-working French fireplace with blush herringbone tiles inside, books, a candle in the candleholder and some vintage decor on the mantel

a non-working French fireplace with blush herringbone tiles inside, books, a candle in the candleholder and some vintage decor on the mantel

a refined living room with a black fireplace that is used for book storage and a vintage mirror for a more exquisite look in the space

a refined living room with a black fireplace that is used for book storage and a vintage mirror for a more exquisite look in the space

store your vinyl in a non-working fireplace - this is a very creative idea and a mantel can be used here, too

store your vinyl in a non-working fireplace - this is a very creative idea and a mantel can be used here, too

a colorful boho fireplace with candle bubbles inside, candle lanterns, potted plants, a colorful tapestry and bright planters

a colorful boho fireplace with candle bubbles inside, candle lanterns, potted plants, a colorful tapestry and bright planters

Other Ideas

Make a cool dog bed inside your fireplace, they will take no floor space and will still have a comfy spot to look around. A beautiful decorative screen can be another great idea, choose one to cover your fireplace and make it look beautiful. Think of displaying artwork in the fireplace and right on the mantel. Decorating a coastal space? Then go for corals or seashells inside the fireplace. Go for LED lights if you want to imitate fire and enjoy the look!

a contemporary fall fireplace styled with lots of heirloom pumpkins stacked on each other and with a grass arrangement over it

a contemporary fall fireplace styled with lots of heirloom pumpkins stacked on each other and with a grass arrangement over it

a contemporary fireplace with colorful pumpkins inside, firewood and a blue pumpkin pillow plus some leaves on the mantel

a contemporary fireplace with colorful pumpkins inside, firewood and a blue pumpkin pillow plus some leaves on the mantel

a fall fireplace styled with faux fur, fabric pumpkins and lights, a basket with firewood, candles and vases is a beautiful idea

a fall fireplace styled with faux fur, fabric pumpkins and lights, a basket with firewood, candles and vases is a beautiful idea

a faux fireplace styled for Christmas, with firewood, pinecones, gold deer, a whitewashed evergreen garland with pinecones and pretty trees

a faux fireplace styled for Christmas, with firewood, pinecones, gold deer, a whitewashed evergreen garland with pinecones and pretty trees

a fireplace with colorful pumpkins and candle lanterns easily turned into a Halloween one with black paper bats attached

a fireplace with colorful pumpkins and candle lanterns easily turned into a Halloween one with black paper bats attached

a fireplace with some light and a dog bed is a genius way to use a fireplace that is not working

a fireplace with some light and a dog bed is a genius way to use a fireplace that is not working

a modern fireplace with neutral and pastel pumpkins is a cool idea for a modern fall-embracing space and is an easy to realize decor idea

a modern fireplace with neutral and pastel pumpkins is a cool idea for a modern fall-embracing space and is an easy to realize decor idea

a modern rustic and woodland decoration - a black built-in fireplace with a basket with twigs, pumpkins and large pinecones is awesome for fall

a modern rustic and woodland decoration - a black built-in fireplace with a basket with twigs, pumpkins and large pinecones is awesome for fall

a non-working fireplace to display beautiful art, artwork arrangement on the mantel, potted greenery

a non-working fireplace to display beautiful art, artwork arrangement on the mantel, potted greenery

a non-working fireplace with a cozy pet bed, a toy and a chandelier plus curtains, for a little princess or prince

a non-working fireplace with a cozy pet bed, a toy and a chandelier plus curtains, for a little princess or prince

a non-working fireplace with books, pinecones, a potted plant and a candle, evergreens, candles and stockings

a non-working fireplace with books, pinecones, a potted plant and a candle, evergreens, candles and stockings

a non-working fireplace with corals inside is a perfect solution for a seaside or coastal home

a non-working fireplace with corals inside is a perfect solution for a seaside or coastal home

a non-working fireplace with some decor inside, greenery, candles, mirrors and artwork on the mantel is amazing

a non-working fireplace with some decor inside, greenery, candles, mirrors and artwork on the mantel is amazing

a refined neutral living room with creamy walls and furniture, with a low coffee table, a chic mantel and books in the fireplace plus an oversized mirror

a refined neutral living room with creamy walls and furniture, with a low coffee table, a chic mantel and books in the fireplace plus an oversized mirror

a rustic white brick fireplace with a basket, a bucket with branches, vintage urns and moss, pinecones and branches

a rustic white brick fireplace with a basket, a bucket with branches, vintage urns and moss, pinecones and branches

a stylish fireplace with a dark stained mantel, a stack of magazines, an artwork and a basket with books and blooms

a stylish fireplace with a dark stained mantel, a stack of magazines, an artwork and a basket with books and blooms

a vintage fireplace with an arrangement of artworks, with potted plants and a statue is a beautiful idea for a refined feel

a vintage fireplace with an arrangement of artworks, with potted plants and a statue is a beautiful idea for a refined feel

a vintage non-working fireplace with an artwork, candle lanterns and a potted plant next to it

a vintage non-working fireplace with an artwork, candle lanterns and a potted plant next to it

a white brick fireplace filled with lots of various seashells and corals is a great idea for any coastal or seaside home

a white brick fireplace filled with lots of various seashells and corals is a great idea for any coastal or seaside home

a white brick fireplace styled with tree stumps, a potted plant, a large seashell with whitewashed driftwood for summer

a white brick fireplace styled with tree stumps, a potted plant, a large seashell with whitewashed driftwood for summer

a white coastal living room with built-in shelves and a storage unit, a fireplace with a giant seashell and corals, light blue and striped furniture

a white coastal living room with built-in shelves and a storage unit, a fireplace with a giant seashell and corals, light blue and striped furniture

an airy space with chic chairs, a brick fireplace with a basket and white blooms, hats and vases is very cozy and welcoming

an airy space with chic chairs, a brick fireplace with a basket and white blooms, hats and vases is very cozy and welcoming

simple fireplace styling with heirloom pumpkins on stands is turned Halloween with simple black paper bats attached to the side

simple fireplace styling with heirloom pumpkins on stands is turned Halloween with simple black paper bats attached to the side

a vintage fireplace with vintage suitcases, picture frames, a cloche with greenery and candles on the mantel

a vintage fireplace with vintage suitcases, picture frames, a cloche with greenery and candles on the mantel

a chic fireplace with a tile surround and a dark stained mantel plus a sophisticated and chic metal screen over it

a chic fireplace with a tile surround and a dark stained mantel plus a sophisticated and chic metal screen over it

a non-working fireplace styled for Christmas with some stockings hanging over it and with lights lanterns inside it

a non-working fireplace styled for Christmas with some stockings hanging over it and with lights lanterns inside it

a non-working fireplace with white brick and a furry bed for two dogs inside it, with pillows

a non-working fireplace with white brick and a furry bed for two dogs inside it, with pillows

a refined black, white and gold fireplace with a beautiful and refined cover and a gorgeous vintage mirror over it

a refined black, white and gold fireplace with a beautiful and refined cover and a gorgeous vintage mirror over it

a refined vintage fireplace with a dog bed inside and some bows next to it is a very stylish and chic idea to rock

a refined vintage fireplace with a dog bed inside and some bows next to it is a very stylish and chic idea to rock

a white faux brick fireplace with a cozy fuzzy dog bed inside it is a great way to use a non-working fireplace

a white faux brick fireplace with a cozy fuzzy dog bed inside it is a great way to use a non-working fireplace

a winter non-working fireplace with lights inside it, snowy fir garland, candles and a mirror over the mantel

a winter non-working fireplace with lights inside it, snowy fir garland, candles and a mirror over the mantel

a chic and bright nook with a fireplace clad with tiles, lots of beautiful vases, a wicker chair and a colorful artwork

a chic and bright nook with a fireplace clad with tiles, lots of beautiful vases, a wicker chair and a colorful artwork