35 Black Fireplace Ideas for a Striking Focal Point

A black fireplace is always a good idea. Whether your decor skews traditional, farmhouse, transitional, contemporary, midcentury modern, or virtually any other style, a black fireplace will make your room feel cozier while creating a striking focal point.

Create a bold look with an all-black style, or introduce a black mantel, hearth, fireplace surround, or fireplace wall to add definition to an existing fireplace. From painted brick, wood, or stone in matte or high-gloss finishes; black stone such as granite or marble; tiles in a range of styles and formats; and fireplace tools and accessories, there are infinite ways to incorporate black into your fireplace design.

Check out these black fireplaces in a range of styles and settings for inspiration and ideas.

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Period Fireplace

Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer

A black stone period fireplace with an antique fireplace grate in the firebox adds a sense of history to this compact London living room from Emilie Fournet Interiors. The simple black fireplace creates an anchor in the light and airy living room that is decorated with boho-style furnishings, Moroccan textiles, and an abundance of plants to create a warm, effortless feel.

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Black Fireplace Wall

Alvin Wayne

Interior designer Alvin Wayne painted the fireplace wall in this art-filled living room in a deep saturated shade of matte black that makes the colorful art above the painted white firebox pop. The raised square terracotta tile hearth adds warmth to the crisp modern design.

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Triple Black Fireplace

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

Mix multiple materials in shades of black to create a sophisticated feel. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors modernized this historic Boston townhouse with a bold fireplace that has a painted semi-gloss black mantel with clean lines, a heavily veined stone facade, and an antique-style integrated wood stove for a textured mix of old and new.

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Linear Black Fireplace

Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

Integrate a sleek black linear fireplace into a wall of built-ins for a space-saving contemporary look. Sissy + Marley Interior Design carved a TV and fireplace niche in a wall of floor-to-ceilings in this New York City apartment for a seamless feel.

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Patterned Tile Fireplace

Brexton Cole Interiors

Update a period fireplace with black paint and patterned tile. Brexton Cole Interiors painted the fireplace mantel in this renovated 1920s Tudor home living room in jet black and tiled the surround and hearth in a vibrant black-and-white patterned star tile finish to add a lively, graphic touch.

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Style a period fireplace with kitschy art and decor to create a more informal modern feel.

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Black Granite Fireplace

Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions

Create a dramatic focal point in a neutral room with a black granite fireplace surround. Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions reflected the subtle cream and caramel tones of the stone in the furniture and decor for a cohesive feel.

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Midcentury Brick Fireplace

Home Consultant

Modernize a midcentury modern living room fireplace with deep charcoal gray paint that passes for black. Home Consultant painted this floor-to-ceiling raised brick fireplace to add definition and complement the slanted ceilings and exposed beams. Skipping a mantel preserves the minimalist midcentury modern feel of the room.

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Victorian Black Fireplace

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

This Victorian-style fireplace from Leanne Ford Interiors is layered with flowery decor details from the floral flourishes on the carved surround to the black-and-white floral tile inserts. The black framed mirror above the mantel is decorated with carved vines. Large-scale floral wallpaper creates a dramatic backdrop.

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Monumental Stone Fireplace

Brian Brown Studio / Photo by Jenny Siegwart

This outdoor covered patio fireplace from Brian Brown Studio features a monumental black stone fireplace wall with a linear firebox to create a lounge-y vibe. Natural shiplap on the walls and ceiling and a pair of planters soften the look.

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Colonial Black Fireplace

Becca Interiors

Add contrast to a red brick fireplace surround with a matte black painted wood mantel, like this renovated Colonial home office from Becca Interiors. The classic black mantel adds a strong graphic feel that stands out against the pale sage green walls, warm wood, and earth tones of the space.

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French Marble Fireplace

Caroline Andréoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

Modernize a period living room by drenching it in black, from the walls to the ceilings to the moldings and central fireplace, like this ultra chic space from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design.

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Black Shiplap Fireplace

@amberpiercedesigns / Instagram

Add texture to a modern all-black fireplace with a shiplap wall. This fireplace from Amber Pierce Designs mixes black shiplap with a slim, modern frame around the firebox. Instead of a mantel, a simple unframed canvas of black-and-white abstract art anchors the wall.

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All-Black Fireplace

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photo

An all-black fireplace with clean, simple lines creates a focal point in this airy white Northern California living room from Cathie Hong Interiors. Graphic touches of black on the curtain rods, Frame TV, double sconce, coffee table, throw pillows, and vintage wire magazine rack create a balanced feel.

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Black Fireplace Screen

Laquita Tate Interior Styling + Design

Preserve the look of an all-black fireplace by choosing black accents such as a painted black mantel and fireplace tools and accessories. A black fireplace screen practically disappears against the painted brick fireplace in this living room from
Laquita Tate Interior Styling + Design. The black fireplace stands out against white walls, while fresh green accents and plants enliven the space.

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Double-Sided Fireplace

Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

A sleek black double-sided fireplace with a simple rectangular frame adds a focal point against white walls for a modern minimalist feel in this living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design. Modern black sconces and a small painting hung to one side adds just enough decor to make the space feel inviting.

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Art Deco Fireplace

Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

The black Portoro marble fireplace with gold veining in this airy Art Deco-inspired primary bedroom from Emily Henderson Design creates an elegant focal point with a sense of history. The ornate fireplace mantel is styled casually with books, greenery, and objects. A gallery wall composed of simple black-and-white sketches in identical white frames hung in neat rows adds a modern touch that mimics the classic wood trim throughout the space.

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Modern Black Fireplace

Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

A jet black raised fireplace is set against a natural wood shiplap fireplace wall in this spacious living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design. Clean, boxy lines creates a modern feel. The all-black fireplace complements the room's palette of black and beige furniture and decor for a bold and confident look.

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Cylindrical Black Fireplace

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Erin Little

A freestanding wood-burning fireplace requires little space and creates a sculptural focal point in a modern living room. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors chose a black cylindrical format that contrasts with white walls and leaves the spotlight on colorful modern art in this Maine new build home.

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Black-and-Gray Fireplace

Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

Use a dark charcoal gray paint that reads as black for a slightly softer feel in an otherwise white living room. Mindy Gayer Design Co. matched the matte charcoal paint finish on the traditional mantel and the built-ins on a nearby wall to create a cohesive look. A dark gray veined stone fireplace surround adds a moody complement.

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Black Flagstone Fireplace

Michelle Berwick Design

A black flagstone fireplace with a charred wood mantel and accent wall creates a rustic modern feel in this living room from Michelle Berwick Design, while paler wood accents lighten up the look.

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Decorative Black Fireplace

Becca Interiors

A decorative black fireplace can add coziness to a living room while creating a focal point. Becca Interiors added warmth to an industrial Brooklyn loft with a vintage-style painted black wood fireplace mantel and surround with a black herringbone tile finish on the firebox. The fireplace is styled with firewood for a homey look.

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Black Wood Slat Fireplace

Brophy Interiors

Brophy Interiors created a contemporary accent wall in this Southern California living room with a black wood slat wall with an integrated black-framed linear fireplace. A built-in Frame TV niche and fireplace vent maintain the streamlined look.

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High-Gloss Black Fireplace

Brexton Cole Interiors

Brexton Cole Interiors painted this original fireplace with carved details in high-gloss black paint to add a touch of glam. The nonworking fireplace is styled with a jumble of colorful books piled into the firebox for a nonchalant feel. You can also fill the empty firebox of a non-working fireplace with candles, plants, a decorative basket, or sculptural objects.

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Large Format Tile Fireplace

Michelle Berwick Design

Use large format tiles to create a minimalist black fireplace facade that is more affordable than a single slab of stone. Michelle Berwick Design surrounded a sleek black linear fireplace with textured tiling for a contemporary feel. The dark fireplace and lighter black tile wall adds definition and contrast.

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Painted Brick Surround

Arbor & Co

If you choose to modernize an older home with a distinctive style, sticking to neutrals will help to preserve some of the original character of the home. Arbor & Co gave this Craftsman-style brick living room fireplace a modern update with semi-gloss bluish-black paint on the brick exterior and true black paint on the interior firebox to add depth. A crisp white wood mantel and painted built-ins create contrast.

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Gold-Toned Fireplace Screen

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Complement an elegant black-and-gold marble fireplace with a gold-toned fireplace screen. Marie Flanigan Interiors chose a tall brass screen with a diamond pattern for this formal living room that gives the fireplace a polished look. A black home bar niche across the room and details like a black coffee table and throw pillow on the curved sofa ties the black fireplace into the rest of the room.

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Contemporary Fireplace

Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

Create a wall-to-wall fireplace surround with a linear black fireplace and veined stone facade, like this contemporary living room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design.

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Rustic Black Wood Stove

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Max Kim-bee

Leanne Ford Interiors paired a black woodburning stove with built-in firewood storage with walls clad in horizontal white beadboard. The coupling creates a cozy, rustic feel that works well with the dark flooring and pair of vintage leather club chairs.

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Black Herringbone Tile

Michelle Berwick Design

Use tile to create a black fireplace surround on a white shiplap wall for a modern look. Michelle Berwick Design paired horizontal white shiplap boards on a narrow fireplace with a black herringbone tile surround that helps to balance the large TV over the chunky wood mantel.

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You can combine a black fireplace with other neutrals like white, gray, or beige. A black fireplace surround or mantel will complement everything from painted shiplap to brick, stone, or textured wall finishes. Style your black fireplace with bright colors and bold art for a modern look.

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Painted Black Stone

Most Lovely Things

Most Lovely Things gave a rustic stone fireplace a makeover with a DIY paint job. Everything from the stone surround to the hearth, mantel, fireplace andirons, and wall above is black for a uniform look.

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Modern Marble Mantel

Alvin Wayne

A modern fireplace surround in a smooth marble finish adds a sculptural feel to this dining room from interior designer Alvin Wayne. The space is decorated with a mix of midcentury modern furniture and lighting, earth-toned brown walls, and traditional wainscoting for an eclectic look.

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Brick, Tile, and Metal

Arbor & Co.

Arbor & Co. paired a black painted brick fireplace wall, a black-frame standalone fireplace, and slate tile hearth to create a modern feel in this casual living room. Instead of a mantel, a trio of staggered floating shelves creates a styling opportunity for a few choice accessories like candles and plants.

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Classic Black Fireplace

Ashley Montgomery Design

Create a minimalist, cozy feel in a modern living room with a classic black fireplace surround with a cream-colored herringbone tile interior, like this inviting space from Ashley Montgomery Design. The fireplace is flanked with modern wall sconces for added symmetry.

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Raised Black Fireplace

Michelle Berwick Design

A raised linear black fireplace with integrated bench seating on either side creates a contemporary look in this black-and-white space from Michelle Berwick Design. The black fireplace helps to minimize the large wall-mounted flat screen above and make it less of an eyesore. The black-framed, black-and-white photography flanking each side of the fireplace creates symmetry and balance for a cohesive look.

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Stacked Stone Fireplace

Louis Duncan-He Designs / Eymeric Wildling Photography

While you can tie a black fireplace into your room's decor with black furniture and decor throughout, there is nothing wrong with making a black fireplace the only black element in a room. In this renovated midcentury modern-style living room from Louis Duncan-He Designs, a small black fireplace adds contrast with a wall of stacked stone to create a focal point in the conversation area.