The home office often gets overlooked when it comes to decorating your home. Perhaps this is because offices are associated only with work activities and are designed to be practical rather than pretty. Adding a beautiful fireplace to your home office will transform it into a great workspace that is functional and has aesthetic appeal.

Choose a fireplace

Follow your decorating style when choosing the best fireplace for your home office. Select a sleek minimalist design for a modern or contemporary office in a neutral color such as gray, beige, or off-white. For traditional styles choose a fireplace with a wooden surround in a dark color or one with a bronze metallic finish.

For a cottage or shabby chic themed office, choose a fireplace with a weathered look to complement your office. Look for fireplaces with lots of curves and engraved detail in the design for Victorian style home offices.

Mantel magic

A fireplace mantel can be used for both decorative and practical purposes in the home office. For instance, a mantel can double as an additional bookshelf for storing your favorite reference books or novels. Alternate books vertically and horizontally on the shelf to provide a nice contrast to the design.

Your fireplace mantel makes it easy to dress your home office up for holidays and seasons. Add some greenery to your mantel and tuck a few flameless candles in among the books to fill your office with holiday joy. Place colorful leaves around the books and add miniature pumpkins to create a festive fall office scene.

Hearth happenings

A fireplace hearth is a great place to show off larger items to make your home office inviting and cozy. Fill a basket with faux logs to make an electric fireplace look like the real deal. A large stoneware vase can hold a variety of flowers or greenery to keep your office decorated perfectly to match every season.

Be encouraged while you work by placing a framed piece of art with a favorite quote on your hearth or a throw pillow with a motivational slogan on it. A large basket on the hearth can also be used to store magazines or large decorative books.

You do not have to settle for a boring office when you can have a home office that is both practical and pretty. With the addition of a fireplace into your workspace, your office will take on an ambient glow that is both inviting and beautiful.

Reach out to a fireplace service to learn more.