Giving your fireplace an ultimate facelift with mosaic art
(4 min read) The autumn season usually marks the ending of any type of redecorations and home interior reconstructions among other things, with one small but meaningful exception — fireplace. The autumn season is actually the best season for treating your good ole fireplace with a fabulous facelift (I say this in my best Ruel Paul voice)!
Considering the fact that the first fireplaces as such were developed in medieval times when someone thought of chimneys as a solution for carrying away smoke. Soon enough experiences showed that the well-known rectangular for was superior, that a particular depth was most suitable, that an iron grate provided the needed draft, and that splayed fireplace cheeks enhanced reflection of heat. Those charming early fireplaces were usually made of stone and brick, and carved wooden mantles.
Since the 15th century and maybe even a bit earlier, a slab of cast iron was developed as a fireback to protect the fireplace wall from the intense heat. These were usually heavily decorated and ornamented. In the later centuries, the fireback was less and less used, until it finally gave way to the firebrick.
The usage of the firebrick enabled a variety of decorations, so although today’s fireplaces kept their original form, they look much more imaginative than their predecessors. Considering the fact that the open fireplace is the oldest in-house heating and cooking invention it is no wonder that soon enough people begun decorating it with mosaic artwork as one of the oldest art forms out there.
Mosaic fireplaces are by far the most beautiful types of fireplaces on the market. They are created by applying mosaic artwork to the surrounding fireplace face. Because of the intense heat, the best fireplace mosaic materials for the hearth of the fireplace are the hard ones, such as porcelain tiles and a variety of stones. As for the fireplace surround, it can be mosaiced with a large variety of materials like glass tiles and many others.
Aside from being simply gorgeous and captivating, mosaic fireplaces are also easy to maintain. Wooden frames that have to be polished and coated with lacquer almost every year if you want them to look tidy. Iron frames darken with time and end up looking dry and boring. With mosaic, you can be sure that you will have a neat and attention-grabbing artwork for decades.
Mosaic art will never get old, boring, or dingy and it can be swiftly cleaned and refreshed, so if you are thinking of embellishing your fireplace, mosaic is the way to go.
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29 Comments
That would be so cool! The grey with sunflowers is for sure my favorite!
Oh, what a cool idea! This is the first house I’ve ever owned with a fireplace (I live in the south, it doesn’t get cold enough for one here), but it doesn’t look anything like these ones. They are all gorgeous, but I think the one you have listed as “lovely monochromatic” is my favorite. I would just need different colors to match my living room decor.
These truly are inspirational! I loved the one by Tatiana Isotov the most. Adds style and flair without too much energy.
I would totally do this if we had a fireplace. Sadly, in Florida, not many people do.
wow! this really makes fireplace stand out!
Nice designs,I love the monochromatic and nature inspired fireplace
My fireplace currently just has brick, a mosaic would be super cool!
These are cool fireplaces designs. Thank you for sharing this post.
This is fabulously made in the living room. This makes me stay more in this place.
This post makes for fascinating reading. Fireplaces always have a certain romantic aura and a vintage charm that is so enchanting. These are some really exquisitely desingned fireplaces with such vibrant mosaic art.
It’s crazy how mosaic art can make anything look really good! Maybe even better!
Oh my gosh these are gorgeous! I don’t have a fireplace but it’s something I always wish I had…guess I’ll be adding some of these to my dream home board 😉
GIVING YOUR FIREPLACE AN ULTIMATE FACELIFT WITH MOSAIC ART IS ON TOP OF MY LIST THIS YEAR! THANK YOU.
Wow! These fireplaces are real masterpieces! I wonder how long does it take to create one. My favorite is the monochromatic fireplace.
Wow, this is gorgeous. When well-executed, it can really transform a home! I love these styles. So beautiful.
What a wonderful and beautiful idea in transforming and upgrading your fireplace. I love mosaic art so much and this is such a great idea!
What a fantastic idea! I never thought of using mosaics to add some glitter and style to the fireplace. Saving this for when we do change our fireplace
These are dream fireplaces.What a wonderful and fascinating designs, I love them all.
Oh wow! I really liked these fireplace designs. These will definitely uplift the ambience of the room.
Wow it’s such a fancy way to upgrade. I imagine the mosaic like that would be a great conversation starter as well.
Thank you for these wonderful ideas! The mosaic art will surely make any fireplace look stunning! I will keep this in mind since I love how it brings character to the fireplace.
I love fireplaces you know. I always wanted to have them, but in India, we don’t need it!
I learn so much about mosaics from your posts. We do not have a fireplace, but I am still dreaming of making a few mosaics incorporated into my living space.
I never thought of adding mosaics to the fireplace. These are al so gorgeous, but I’ve gotta say that Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech home is style goals.
Oh wow these fireplaces are so beautiful and unique – such a wonderful way to bring art and colour into the home
Laura x
These fireplaces really stand out! I just fell in love with the monochromatic design. It would look fabulous in my living room.
I never knew fireplaces can be transformed into these awesome masterpieces. This is an enlightening article, thank you!
These are so impressive! Great idea to bring some spark and style to the fireplace area.
Never thought of this. Seems good to try!