If you’ve ever stared at your fireplace wondering how to make it feel less boring and more you, you’ve come across the right article. Whether your vibe leans bohemian, modern, vintage, or somewhere between eclectic and cozy, a fireplace has the power to anchor your entire living room, with or without a TV on the wall. In this roundup, I’m showing you some seriously chic fireplace makeover ideas pulled straight from real homes (and a few dreamy boutique spaces) I found online.
19 Boho Fireplace Inspirations
This person makes me want to paint my living room sage green at midnight. The fireplace sits quietly in the middle of it all, low and wide, with soft brick painted the same color as the walls. It doesn’t try to be the star, but it ties everything together. No flashy mantel, no unnecessary decor, just warmth, balance, and a lived-in charm that feels right for an old Portland bungalow.
This Andersonville living room by u/likeitorknot is peak cozy Chicago apartment energy, arched built-ins, warm wood trim, and plants climbing from curtain brackets like it’s no big deal. I love how the built-in cabinets actually add charm instead of clutter, and the patterned throw pillows. The fireplace doesn’t work, but who cares.
This one is the spot you could accidentally spend all day in. The fireplace from u/tenth_avenue is simple but full of charm, with warm textures that make the whole corner glow. What really sells it is the sea view outside and that sleepy pup stealing the show. It’s giving quiet mornings, slow coffee, and a book you can’t put down. Cozy, classic, and just the right amount of lived-in.
The next living space from u/coolgirl617 is bursting with personality in the best way. The cranberry tones, bold blues, and patterned accents don’t just coexist; they throw a cozy little party. That embroidered bird chair and the William Morris trunk-turned-coffee-table are total scene-stealers, but it’s the whole palette that really sings. Somehow, it feels eclectic without being chaotic. Just warm, curated, and super inviting.
This room from u/kosherkenny makes a case for going bold with color and still landing on timeless.
The smoky green walls are moody but not dark, and that pink Joybird couch softens everything with just the right amount of warmth. I also love how the ornate fireplace holds its own without stealing the spotlight’s all balance, texture, and charm in a way that just works.
This post from u/iliketoadstools made me audibly gasp. Wallpapering the ceiling? That’s commitment to the bit, in the best possible way.
Between the deep olive green walls (it’s called Dulux Olive Grove), the leafy, maximalist print on the ceiling, and that simple yet charming black fireplace tucked into the corner, the whole space feels like a cozy forest lounge you’d never want to leave.
This seating area by the fireplace from u/Top-Independence1222 feel like the coziest spot to catch up with friends, soft cushions, a mellow glow, and that massive 16-year-old bird of paradise stealing the show. The shutters, ceiling trim, and layered textures make the whole room feel both elegant and lived-in.
The whole setup by u/piggy__wig gives “cabin-core meets Constant Reader,” and I’m very much here for it. The stone fireplace is the star, and the rest also feel very cozy, the stack of well-loved horror novels, that carved owl stand, it’s all so homey and personal. And of course, the cat curled up by the fire basically seals the deal.
This Pasadena living room by u/mbmgart makes beige feel anything but boring. I’m loving the soft curves of the Mario Bellini couch, that sculptural brass fireplace screen, and layered textures throughout the space. It’s modern, grounded, and ridiculously comfy, yes, the couch is as cozy as it looks.
I came across this bold setup by u/moonbeamsandmayo and couldn’t scroll past without pausing. It’s wild, whimsical, and makes me feel like stepping into a Wes Anderson movie. What pulls me in most is the unapologetic use of yellow. The chairs, the walls, even the rugs. It’s a full-on commitment. One thing about this room, the coffee table was a $15 Goodwill find covered in wallpaper. The balloon dogs are Walmart plushies. The result is absolutely stunning.
This beautiful corner by u/SabrynB might just be the definition of cozy. The muted tones, leafy greens, and that perfectly textured rug make it feel serene, but let’s be real, it’s that fireplace that quietly steals the show. It doesn’t need candles or a mantle full of trinkets. It just is, grounding the space with its timeless charm.
I came across this setup from u/timeandtrials and immediately saved it to my “someday project” folder. The black-painted brick makes such a bold statement, especially against the warm wood tones and subtle decor throughout the room. They used thin-sliced brick veneer instead of full bricks, and the fact that it’s paintable really pulls the whole look together. No surprise it took some work, but it paid off big time.
The living room by u/Stinkycheesejubilee has the indoor swing definitely steals the show (I mean, who doesn’t want one?), I keep coming back to that simple little fireplace alcove, nothing dramatic, just a white-brick backdrop that quietly makes the room feel grounded and warm. Sometimes, that’s all a fireplace needs to do: show up, stay minimal, and let the rest of the room shine.
Instead of stacking firewood, u/tsairicon turned their bedroom fireplace into a cozy jungle corner. This old 1878 home came with three fireplaces, but since the one in the bedroom wasn’t getting much use, they decided to fill it with plants, soft light, and charm.
They wrapped a big birch branch (from the sidewalk) with fairy lights and leaned it casually above the hearth.
I was stopped by the cozy fireplace in this post by u/Hopeful_Candidate274. The first cold night of the year deserves a setting like this: fire crackling, warm golden light bouncing off that gorgeous wool rug, and what looks like the coziest armchair ever positioned perfectly by the hearth.
What really gets me though is how peaceful the whole setup feels. The composition is so balanced it almost looks surreal, like it could be the cover of a vinyl jazz album or the background to a Studio Ghibli scene.
This post by u/glomtenin can make you sucked into the moody magic of their Brooklyn apartment. That mix of exposed brick and wood is the kind of combo that I’ll definitely add in my future home. This space’s coziness just makes you want to light a candle, put on some jazz, and never leave the house again.
This boutique hotel captured by u/dittidot is beautiful on its own, but what really caught my eyes was that fireplace and the gallery wall.
There’s just so much personality packed into one corner. I’m loving the bold mix of art, the layered textures, even that Roman shade casually tucked inside the fireplace. It feels both intentional and effortlessly cool. Honestly, if more hotel lobbies looked like this, I’d probably spend less time in my room and more just hanging out here.