Even without a real fire underneath, fireplace consoles are great eye-catchers at home! They are ready and can be purchased as a kit or you can build yourself. But only beautiful decoration makes it complete and sets the tone. Today we'll show you some of the most beautiful ideas on how you can decorate your fireplace console for every season!
Decorate antique fireplace console
There are different fireplace consoles in different sizes, styles and made from different materials. Whether straight modern or romantically decorated, a fireplace console is a great ideain the bedroom and living room. Classic fireplace surrounds are made of plaster or high-quality wood. All consoles must be fixed to the wall using screws.
Cozy and romantic
A fireplace console 60 cm or 70 cm wide is narrow and does not take up much space. A 90 or 100 cm wide fireplace surround has a more square shape and is in no way inferior in appearance to the classic fireplace.
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The fireplace surrounds in baroque and country house style look really beautiful and romantic. The fireplace console should be coordinated with the rest of the furnishing style. But breaks in style are possible and a narrow fireplace console in white adapts well to almost any style.
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See for yourself that a fireplace console can also look modern. Pillar candles, candle holders and lanterns enhance the cozy atmosphere and are a popular decorative element that should also represent the fireplace.
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Combine several pillar candles of the same size and keep them in a line to create a symmetrical arrangement. Or sort the candles by height. Candles placed on pieces of birch trunks of different heights form an interesting ensemble. If you want to give the whole thing some stability, you can attach the candles to the birch trunks with hot glue.
ImShabby Chic Look
Arrange your favorite books under the fireplace console! To create a uniform overall picture, you can make book covers in a specific color palette. White, light gray and rosé are perfect for the romantic shabby chic look.
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The opening of the fireplace console can also be filled with real firewood. Stack the logs of different sizes on top of each other to create a fireplace-like effect.
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A fireplace surround made of plaster or wood is a visual highlight in every living room. Mirrored fireplace elements create amazing effects and reflect the light. Arrange flowers in glass vases to complete this look.
Mirrored back wall in the fireplace gives the candlelight a special charm and looks very attractive. This makes the flames appear even more alive. If you don't want to put an open fire under the real wood fireplace console, you can also use LED candles.
A night without stars, the inside of a cave, black darkness: black swallows every ray of light. If the back wall of the fireplace console is painted black, it can create the impression of infinite depth.
Decorate the fireplace console with baskets
In addition to firewood, baskets made of willow or seagrass are a good way to decorate the area under the fireplace console. You can also store pillows or bedspreads in the baskets.
Houseplants as decoration
Potted plants also find their ideal place under the fireplace console. Play with contrasts - dark green ferns go well with a light back wall, while white orchids look particularly good against a black background.
Create a cozy seating area
The space in front of the fireplace console is ideal for a cozy seating area. Place pillows and furs on the floor and make yourself comfortable. Imagine yourself enjoying a nice red wine in front of a new fireplace surround.
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The wall and the area above and below the fireplace are also perfect for all kinds of decorations. Large mirrors with decorated frames are popular, as they not only serve a decorative purpose, but also visually enlarge the room.
Photo wall with black and white family photos
A fireplace console provides a great display area for memorabilia, photos and pictures. Alternatively, you can create a beautiful image gallery. The black and white family photographs exude a vintage flair and the differently shaped picture frames ensure variety in the arrangement. When arranging the images, start from the center of the console and pay attention to symmetry.
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If you have a fireplace console in white, you can either opt for a tone-on-tone look or add colorful accents through a decorative wall design. It shouldn't necessarily be a complicated pattern. A plain wallpaper with a structure looks subtle and interesting at the same time.
Inpaint it a strong color
With its color contrasting with the wall, each fireplace console looks impressive on its own. Bright and radiant, the yellow color symbolizes sunlight and immediately puts you in a good mood. But green, red and purple also look pretty.
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A cool idea for the fireplace console is also to use blackboard paint! Especially if you have children. Together with them you can create the most amazing chalk pictures and art.
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If you have bought a new fireplace console but want to give it an antique look, there are a variety of color techniques to choose from. Here you can find out more about itUsed-Lookexperience.
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If you are a little handy and have the right tools and materials available, it is also possible to build a fake fireplace yourself. Materials such as Styrofoam, cardboard or MDF can also be used here. You can also paint the finished fireplace creatively.
WithMake your own stencil on the wall
A fireplace in the room is always a focal point that attracts attention. A fireplace surround can also be creatively staged using paint and a stencil. Mount a simple wall shelf as a mantel and decorate as desired.
Kaminumrandungstage with washi tape
Especially in rented apartments, it is usually not possible to build a real fireplace. If you still want to have a fireplace effect in your living room, you can also try out this cool DIY idea!
You already know how versatile washi tape can be, but this project opens up whole new possibilities. Materials and tools used: wall shelf, washi tape in two colors, blackboard paint plate, chalk, painter's tape, pencil, paper, scissors, ruler and spirit level.
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Draw the fireplace of your dreams on paper. Fix the chalkboard on the wall - in the middle of the fireplace. Use painter's tape to recreate your design. Attach the ruler vertically to the wall and use it as a guide for placing your red tape. This will ensure your lines are straight.
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Replace the pieces of painter's tape with the washi tape to create the exterior structure of the fireplace console. Then fill in the blanks. Measure each item and reflect these measurements on the other side. Mount the wall shelf and chalkboard on the wall. And done!
SeasonalDecoration- Spring
The fireplace console can be quickly redecorated. In spring, flowers, wicker wreaths and bird figures are a nice decoration idea. Go for pastel colors like rosé and mint for a fresh touch.
Sommer
In summer you can beautify your fireplace console with maritime decorations. Seagulls, sailboats, seashells and antique oil lamps fit perfectly. Craft fans can also make a decorative wreath out of driftwood.
Herbst
In autumn you can decorate with found objects from nature. Arrange branches, cones, apples in baskets and large bowls. Eriken also look good on the mantelpiece.
Christmas
In winter and at Christmas time, the fireplace console becomes a real eye-catcher. Hanging up socks, Advent calendars and other Christmas accessories create a lovely atmosphere. Fairy lights and candles should not be missing here either.
