Storage room. Most of the time, more than just wood needs storing around a fireplace. Incorporate storage shelves and drawers for a cozy and clutter-free room.
Tip: A longer fireplace hearth offers additional seating.
by Eisner Design LLC
Tip: A longer fireplace hearth offers additional seating.
Mix and match. Mix several materials together in a fireplace design. Tile, stone and stainless steel are all expertly matched for complete design cohesion here.
Tip: Take the fireplace surround all the way to the ceiling to make the ceiling feel taller.
by Claudia Leccacorvi
Tip: Take the fireplace surround all the way to the ceiling to make the ceiling feel taller.
Lighten up. Accent lighting above this firebox is situated against the back wall to create a scalloping visual effect. The indirect lighting at the top of the fireplace points upward and spills onto the ceiling.
Tip: Designing the fireplace in the same color family as the adjacent walls allows the lighting to become the focal point.
by Karrick
Tip: Designing the fireplace in the same color family as the adjacent walls allows the lighting to become the focal point.
Proper exposure. The interior chimney shaft of this fireplace — which is usually hidden — remains completely exposed for a slight industrial feel.
Tip: Not every fireplace needs tile. Talk with your contractor or designer to see what tile-free design options would work for your fireplace.
by Equinox Architecture Inc. - Jim Gelfat
Tip: Not every fireplace needs tile. Talk with your contractor or designer to see what tile-free design options would work for your fireplace.
Cutting corners. Extending the fireplace opening just slightly around a corner makes a big visual impact and helps to spread heat to the rest of this room.
Tip: Use tile instead of stainless steel for the band for a much more traditional look.
by modern house architects
Tip: Use tile instead of stainless steel for the band for a much more traditional look.
Tall, dark and handsome. This tall fireplace with its dark standard-brick-pattern focal wall appears very masculine. Add a perfect dark wood mantel to complement any bachelor pad.
Tip: A grand fireplace surround like this makes a small fireplace box look larger at first glance.
by Hufft Projects Tip: A grand fireplace surround like this makes a small fireplace box look larger at first glance.
Shelf life. Looking for a new take on standard fireplace built-ins? Extend your mantel out past the fireplace to seamlessly integrate into surrounding shelving.
Tip: Add lighting under each shelf to illuminate artwork and prized possessions, and to exaggerate your fireplace's assymetrical design.
by Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Tip: Add lighting under each shelf to illuminate artwork and prized possessions, and to exaggerate your fireplace's assymetrical design.
Gray days. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace in all gray gives the illusion of a dividing wall rather than an actual fireplace. This wall acts as the focal point, so the fireplace becomes the accent.
Tip: Change the direction of the striations on the fireplace material from vertical to horizontal to make a room appear wider rather than taller.
by California Home + Design
Tip: Change the direction of the striations on the fireplace material from vertical to horizontal to make a room appear wider rather than taller.
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motherbear I'm partial to mine.....need to figure out the mantle stain, I know. Why did it turn the picture sideways?? 
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Granite Grannies Thanks for this collection of photos. We are working on a project in Hollin Hills (a contemporary neighborhood of 40's and 50's homes in Alexandria, VA) right now, and our client has a two sided fireplace (connects two rooms). The first side is in the works right now, and it will be similar to many of these, but with Red Damascus marble (see attached) and dark gray slate. We've been playing with other ideas for the second side, and this ideabook is going to be invaluable in finalizing our design. Thanks again! 
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Affirming Kitchen Clarity they are all so cool.....I love this asymmetrica fireplaces...here is one I did a few years back....just fun to make these spaces visually interesting 
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karelina I just love the one where the chimney shows! So interesting!
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Realstone Systems What a great collection! These are some very good tips. It is definitely the perfect way to liven up a room with an asymmetrical fireplace. Here are a couple I would like to add. Thanks for such an interesting article. 
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MH Canada ow I like them all! so elegant and yet simple. The only thing is they are all built in. So if someone is looking for a fireplace to just place it in a corner, then I would recommend the ones on http://homesuperstore.ca there are floor fireplaces and also there are table-tops. 
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