Much like moths, we are helplessly drawn to the flame. Whether it’s a bonfire, a firepit, or indeed a fireplace – if it contains flame, we’ll huddle up around it.
This is the very reason why many of us choose to include a fireplace in the interior design of our home. It adds warmth and depth to the space unlike anything else.
The Napoleon fireplace entails a specific kind of design, though, within that design there are levels and variants to consider.
1. Naturalistic Industrialism
The coarse design inspired by natural stone is the perfect industrial solution when it comes to a backdrop.
The naturalistic theme is further supported by the burning fire, which ties the whole set-up together and brings balance to the space.
2. Teal Marble
Create an impressive contrast to the flame by making the frame of the fireplace a cool color.
The shiny teal marble you can see in the above picture achieves this effect effortlessly.
3. Perfectly Built-In
How to make the most of the space you’re working with?
Easy – involve as many built-in elements as you can and use every spare corner for storage.
Likewise, the above fireplace is set right in between a set of storage units which don’t hinder, but actively complement its design.
4. Fiery Red
All things fire-related remind us of the color red. The flames, the passion, the anger – all of these are inseparable from the said color.
Include it in the design to complement your active fireplace.
5. Futuristic Design
Insist on absolutely clean lines until you’re left with a design that doesn’t only reflect the present, but the future as well.
6. Wooden Rustic
Traditional wooden design is quite popular today since the rustic design style became one of the big ones.
Complement the theme by stocking up the firewood and surrounding the fireplace with other simple and warm objects.
7. Stone Rustic
To make your interior appear somewhat rugged, cover the indoor walls in stone.
The rustic stone combined with the burning fire promotes the ultimate warmth in the room.
8. Black Backdrop
Give your fireplace backdrop some depth by painting it black.
Many Napoleon fireplaces are installed right under the TV, which when turned off sports a simple black screen.
Capitalize on that by making the background a similar shade.
9. Pale Wood
The color of the wooden accents within our homes tends to vary from decade to decade. Dark cherry wood used to be the ideal long ago, then pale wood, then white, and then we were back to dark hues.
However, nowadays neither of these is truly predominant. On the contrary, personal style and taste are encouraged.
That’s why, despite dark wood being trendy, light and pale wood is just as welcome in interior design if it happens to complement the room overall.
10. Column Backdrop
Provide your Napoleon fireplace with a uniquely dynamic backdrop to truly make it stand out.
11. Pale Blue Design
There are some shades that come and go in regards to popularity, and then there are the timeless hues we can’t get enough of.
One such is the pale blue color. It’s equal part vibrant and somber, joyous and elegant. Not to mention, it makes for a truly unique fireplace frame.
12. Room Partition
You may use your Napoleon fireplace to provide your open-plan room with some symbolic and unique partitions.
13. The Arrangement Alternative
As the TV and Napoleon fireplace often come in pairs, the question is how to arrange them.
The common design includes the TV placed proportionally above the fireplace, though if you’d rather do something different, you may as well place them next to each other.
14. Blue Flame
It’s not only the fireplace frame you can customize when it comes to color but also the flame itself!
Blue flame is a popular alternative to the natural red.
15. Textured Design
Think of the shape when it comes to your fireplace design.
As little as a texture on the sides can completely transform the fireplace and make it the accent of the room.
16. Modern Gray
To make the most of your neutral, beige room keep the fireplace in the equally neutral colors.
Gray, beige, and white are the optimal options.
17. Modern Rustic
The modern rustic has become one of the major design styles many homeowners choose to cultivate. It’s warm, familiar, and yet quite modern and stylish.
Design yourself a fireplace that fits this style to a tee.
18. Glass Corner
Many modern Napoleon fireplaces are at least in part made of glass.
Implement the glass in unconventional ways to make your fireplace stand out.
Especially in the corners, where you expect the material to be the hardest, you could utilize glass to subvert expectations and promote uniqueness.
19. The Rule of Three
Separate your fireplace into three sections to give yourself more storage room, as well as to bring additional balance to the room.
When it comes to interior design and decor, odd numbers are usually the right choice.
In Conclusion
There are fireplace designs that reach the ceiling, as well as those that stay pretty low to the ground.
It solely depends upon the overall design of your room and which ones would fit the best.
Either way, the modern Napoleon fireplace is an absolutely certain way to upscale your space, no matter the style you’re trying to cultivate.
