These 5 Rooms are Perfect for a Fireplace, Here’s Why

Last updated on September 29th, 2025

Fireplaces have come a long way since an ornate hearth, mantel, and chimney served as the centerpiece of a traditional living room. The new school of sleek, tech-forward options means there’s a fireplace perfect for any room in the home—not to mention any design style, purpose, or climate.

While stacking wood and stoking flames once was an inevitable part of ownership, most fireplaces today are gas-fueled, easy to use and control, and virtually maintenance-free. With the advent of heat management technology, fireplaces can be used for heat or simply for ambiance, depending on your mood and climate.

Whether your style leans modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, or somewhere else entirely, there’s a way to bring the warm glow of a fireplace into any part of your home.

1. Living Room Fireplace Ideas

There are times when an impressive great room calls for a showstopper, but there’s also beauty in a subtle fireplace design. A sleek, linear gas or electric fireplace can complement your décor and artwork and provide a beautiful aesthetic while offering heat protection to your TV or favorite painting. Use your fireplace as the main focal point, or incorporate it into your overall color scheme for an elevated look.

2. Bedroom Fireplace Ideas

What’s more peaceful and calming than a cozy fireplace? Imagine unplugging and unwinding or easing into your morning in front of the soft glow of a fire. If your bedroom has an adjoining sitting room or lounge area, a see-through, double-sided design lets you bask in the glow from either side—and it’ll help open up the space.

3. Library or Home Office Fireplace Ideas

Essentials to your at-home office include excellent lighting, comfortable furniture, and elegant bookcases to display your literary favorites. A fireplace can enhance this experience as you work, study, or relax.

4. Convert a Bathroom into an Everyday Spa Experience

Evoking a high-end spa experience at home is easy with features such as waterfall showerheads, Bluetooth speakers, and heated flooring. A fireplace makes a primary bath feel even more inviting on a brisk morning, turning an ordinary end-of-day soak into a decompression session. Selecting innovative technology such as remote-control operation allows you to control the flame while relaxing.

5. Luxury Fireplace Design Ideas for Indoor-Outdoor Living

Whether placed poolside, on the patio, or in a transitional indoor-outdoor space, an outdoor fireplace or fire pit helps keep the party—and the warmth—going long after the sun sets. In warmer climates where indoor-outdoor living is the norm, a fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating makes these spaces extra versatile. The heat output can be regulated to focus more on keeping things cozy in colder months and more on ambiance when the weather warms up. 

There are many fireplace design options for your home. Learn more about our Toll Brothers Design Studio and how you can personalize your new dream home from an array of luxury selections.