I thought we could turn the heat up a bit more and talk about fireplaces today. Our fireplace is in the family room. It's original to the house and I'm quite fond of it. I wish we had a fireplace in our dining room too. There's something so elegant and cozy about eating a late dinner while a cheerful fire crackles close by.
If you don't have a fireplace in your dining room, consider swapping the locations of your rooms for a few seasons. It doesn't take much to flip flop dining room and living room furniture, and it might make you see your home in a new light. I would certainly give it a go in our house if our family room didn't also serve as the waiting area for piano students. If it's not an option, you can always add a mantel to create the feel of a fireplace.
Here are some beautiful examples of dining rooms with fireplaces~
This dining area is rustic and elegant in a French Chateau sort of way |
The massive scale of the dining table balances the giant fireplace. The mismatched white chairs add a casual air here. |
This room is so large and impressive that something about it seems surreal. I included it because I love the green marble fireplace surround. |
Such a fabulous room that it's hard to look away from the picture. It makes me really want to paint my dining chairs turquoise. |
Unapologetically industrial, this dining space would feel prison-y if not for the candles and fur throws. |
In soft shades of lavender and limed wood, this dining room feels feminine and peaceful. |
A gorgeous space that's not over decorated but still feels pulled together. It's a really great light fixture too. |
My favorite part of this dining room is the incredible piece of folk art on the mantel. I'm not sure what it is but it's beautiful. |
I've included this room before in posts, but it's a favorite of mine. I really like the black windsor chairs with the more rustic farm table. |
Everything from the parquet floor to the gargantuan black mirrors in this room screams Parisian Chic. |
I'm working on a dining table right now that's quite similar to this one. |
Cozy and eclectic, this dining room looks like the perfect place to eat Thanksgiving dinner. |
I love how casual a round dining set can feel, especially when pulled up next to a fireplace! |
The decorative accessories are kept fairly sparse here to really allow the architecture to take center stage. I really love an over the top mirror above a mantel. I could do without those weird sculptures though. |
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