1. Board and Batten Fireplace Remodel

Via Sew Sweet Cottage: DIY Board and Batten
Fireplaces are surprisingly easy to renovate yourself. You can achieve a high-end look like this without spending a ton of money or time on a full reconstruction.

2. Add a Mirror

Via Sand and Sisal: Halloween Mantel
Topping your mantel with a mirror is a classic design trick that makes your room look brighter and significantly larger by reflecting light.

3. Stone Facade

Via Homedit: Custom Built Fireplace Ideas
Covering your fireplace in stone is definitely a big project, but it will be totally worth it once you see the timeless, organic texture it adds to your space.

4. Corner Stone Fireplace

Via Golden Boys and Me: Stone Fireplace Details
Doesn't this look like a cozy place to sit and read a book? Tucking a fireplace into a corner is a great way to maximize floor space in smaller rooms.

5. Big and Cozy

Via Twin Farms
This giant fireplace adds a dramatic flair to the room and gives off plenty of heat, making it the ultimate gathering spot during winter months.

6. Wraparound Fireplace

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Have you ever seen a fireplace this awesome? The wraparound style provides a multi-angled view of the flames, perfect for open-concept living.

7. Reclaimed Wood Fireplace

Via Houzz
This spectacular fireplace wouldn't cost you a ton of money if you use salvaged materials, but it would make a massive aesthetic impact in your home.

8. Between the Windows

Via Thrifty Decor Chick: Our Dream Project
I love how a fireplace between two windows looks; it creates a balanced, symmetrical focal point that draws the eye upward.

9. With a TV

Via Decoist: 40 Stone Fireplace Designs
A television mounted on top of the fireplace adds lots of entertainment value to your room without taking up extra wall space or requiring a separate media console.

10. During the Holidays

Via Zola: Winter Wedding Inspiration
A fireplace is a wonderful thing to decorate during the holidays. Candles, greenery, and wreaths are great options for creating a festive mood.

11. Hang the Stockings

Via Ugly Duckling House: Christmas Mantel Decor
There's no better place to hang your stockings for Christmas than on your mantel. It’s a tradition that brings instant warmth to any home.

12. Faux Fireplace

Via The Pursuit of Handyness
This faux design is a wonderful alternative to a traditional fireplace. You can easily build this in a house without a chimney to add architectural interest.

13. Add a Couch

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A couch placed directly in front of the fireplace is the perfect cozy spot to curl up with a blanket on a cold winter's night.

14. Make It the Centerpiece

Via Interior Fun: Design Inspiration
It's incredible how a well-placed fireplace brings the entire room together, serving as a natural anchor for your furniture arrangement.

15. Bathtub and Fireplace Together

Via One Kindesign: 51 Master Bathrooms with Fireplaces
A fireplace in the bathroom? Yes, please! It turns a simple bath into a spa-like experience, especially when paired with luxurious bathroom upgrades.

16. Go All Out

Via DIY Network
Sometimes more is more! Go all out and layer different textures, colors, and mementos on and around your fireplace for a lived-in feel.

17. All White, Black and Grey

Via Apartment Therapy
The neutral color palette of this fireplace is clean and attractive. It’s a versatile look that complements almost any decor style.

18. Rustic Feel

Via Mountain Living
A rustic feeling fireplace like this one, featuring heavy stone and rough-hewn wood, is absolutely perfect for a vacation cabin or a cozy den.

19. Outdoor Fireplace

Via Life in the Barbie Dream House: DIY Outdoor Fireplace
Enjoy your backyard even when it's cold outside with a great outdoor fireplace. It extends your living space into the fresh air.

20. With a Clock

Via Sand and Sisal: Summer White DIY Projects
An oversized clock is a great way to add personality and a bit of vintage charm to your fireplace mantel.

21. Molding

Via Amy Vermillion Interiors
Adding intricate molding to your fireplace is an easy way to add instant glamour and architectural sophistication to your living space.

22. Personal Mementos

Via Camille Roskelley: The House-House
Your fireplace mantel is the perfect gallery space to display some of your very favorite things, from family photos to travel souvenirs.

23. Sconces and Molding

Via House of Turquoise: Rob Stuart Interiors
Doesn't this look awesome? I love how the elegant wall sconces and detailed molding meld with the overall design for a polished look.

24. Add a Chair

Via Charlotte Bezzant: Moving On
Placing a comfortable chair near your fireplace creates a dedicated reading nook and gives you a cozy place to relax at the end of the day.

25. Built-in Seating

Via 31 Remodeling Ideas
A fireplace with built-in seating (like a cozy hearth bench) is just about as perfect as it gets for hosting friends and family.

26. Fancy Design

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This one might be an artistic rendering, but its intricate details and unique shape rival anything else you'll ever see in a high-end design magazine.

27. Wreath on Top

Via Beneath My Heart: Favorite Pins
Changing out your wreaths for the different seasons and holidays is one of the easiest ways to dress up your fireplace year-round.

Do you have a fireplace in your home? What's your go-to decorating style? Did you see any ideas on this list that you're excited to try? Let us know your favorites!

To recap, here are some quick ways to refresh your mantel: