The modern fireplace in this neutral living room by elms interior design blends into its surroundings due in large part to the fact that there s no mantel.
Modern living room layout without fireplace.
Modern living room design with fireplace and television.
A personal favorite from all of our picks today this contemporary black and gold living room is more on the formal side but it still has all the essentials you need for a cozy space.
The fireplace and art are the main focus of the room without the distraction of tv.
The black metal and exposed chimney of this modern fireplace design lend themselves well to a 60 s inspired room.
For example the center of this living room is a room partition which both the tv and fireplace fall into making two resting spots rather than just one.
This living room features a symmetrical layout that s open on one side so it pulls you directly into the conversation circle.
When it comes to finding the right place to put your television and find the most comfortable living room furniture around your fireplace many people think of mounting the tv on the fireplace wall or adding built in furniture to both sides of the fireplace.
When set against a large picture window the boxy frame is echoed perfectly giving a sense of continuity without being too uniform as well as offering a welcoming view when the weather gets a bit too dreary.
The fact is a fireplace takes up valuable wall space in a living room although it does serve as a place above which to mount a flat screen tv.
A fireplace doesn t have to stand out to have an impact.
The box fits snugly into the stone feature wall without calling attention to itself.