Fake Wall Fireplaces

180 Ideas by Tara Gosselin

Just for decoration and not an actual fire, these fake wall fireplaces are a elegant, if not less-than-functional idea for home decor. They look like they would be at home in a manor. With ornate craftsmanship, plenty of places to put candles or pictures, and an easy installation, your wall could profit from this lovely idea. Take a look in this collection to see what we mean.

Laurent 22 44” W Electric Fireplace

Need Lou to build this faux fireplace for Xmas so we can have a mantel to hang the stockings from!

How to build a built in entertainment center

A unique way to enhance your living room. This entertainment center has a built-in, fake fireplace with a lighting system. And it can not only be a nice focal point, but also a great idea to acquire several shelves for decorations and a well-balanced shelf for your flat screen TV.

Shabby chic,you could make a fake fire place this way..would make a great wall treatment for a large space or bedroom..

Arcuri Recessed Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace

Bernice 65" Landscape Electric Fireplace by Real Flame

A chic stylish wall-mounted imitation of a fireplace. It's made of material with a worn white finish. It has decorative side pillars with carvings under a thick moulding mantelpiece. An arched central panel is adorned with floral motifs.

Home is Where the HEARTH is (Faux Fireplace)

first project Mark and I made for the shop - a custom fireplace, finished with Vermont Slate and gilding

Paneled Fake Fire Place

Fake fireplace

Tereza 29.7'' W Electric Fireplace

Crawford Electric Fireplace

Terrence 47 38” W Electric Fireplace

Dimplex DFI2309 Electric Fireplace Insert

It's about time to creat a romantic mood in your living room while using this electric fireplace. The 1375 W electric fireplace insert comes with a patented flame technology and remote control, and it plugs into standard household outlet.

Lauderhill 50 375” W Electric Fireplace

White tooled columns flank fake stone facades supporting a wide, white mantle. A set of tooled iron fire dogs in the shape of trees with birds holds back the flame of two bright candles. Just like a real fireplace with less mess.

Copper Grove Horse Mountain White Stone Electric Fireplace White

Duraflame 20-in Infrared Electric Fireplace Log Set

The coziness of the interior is an important aspect, so an electric fireplace with bookshelves can be a great idea. Wall decoration in the form of a fireplace allows you to introduce a warm climate to the decor, and at the same time, it is very effective.

Feature Fireplace - Kids' Bedroom Ideas - Childrens Room, Furniture, Decorating (houseandgarden.co.uk)

Nobody doubts that the fireplace emphasizes family warmth. If we do not have the opportunity to have true - we can create an fake fireplace. It can take the form like here, in white with construcion white white brick wallpaper and bright, large candles.

Adriean Electric Fireplace

Faux fireplace! I like the concept, not that specific design. I would also probably put candles underneath.

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Tara Gosselin Interior Design Expert

Tara is a San Antonio-based, award-winning landscape architect, garden writer, and educator with deep experience in eco-friendly design and hands-on horticulture. She helps homeowners turn ordinary yards into sustainable backyard retreats that blend edible planting, seasonal beauty, and thoughtful outdoor living. Her plant-first approach gives readers clear strategies for creating landscapes that feel restorative while working in harmony with the land.

Why get a fake wall fireplace?

There are many reasons why to get a fake wall fireplace. Since not everyone is lucky enough to have a charming fireplace in their home, a lot of people opt for fake wall fireplaces instead. Besides, fake fireplaces are just as attractive as real fireplaces, sometimes even more.

They come at affordable prices, are safe since there’s nothing burning, and are fairly easy to adorn with candles, picture frames, and other decorative items. You might even want to mount your TV above your fake fireplace for added visual interest. Also, there is no need for venting, complicated installations, frequent maintenance, and other hassles that come with owning a real fireplace. All you have to do is pick from a wide array of designs available and you’ll have an eye-catching focal point in no time.

How to style a fake wall fireplace?

To style a fake wall fireplace, focus on decorating the mantle and adding an eye-catching focal point inside the firebox.

These artificial fireplaces make stunning additions to any living room and, when styled artfully, can still add a cozy atmosphere to your space despite the lack of flames. In a contemporary home with clean lines and high contrast black and white designs, consider arranging several tall candles on the hearth to add warmth to an otherwise sleek space. If your house has a rustic farmhouse aesthetic, opt for placing wrought-iron lanterns of varying sizes on the hearth instead.

If you don’t want to light anything inside the artificial fireplace, create an arrangement of three multi-size floor vases and add some colorful florals to make them pop.

Atop the mantle, place a mirror with an ornate frame to add depth to the wall above the fake fireplace. If you’ve chosen not to light candles inside the hearth, add some candles to the mantle on either side of the mirror. If you’re lighting candles on the hearth, then use your mantle for small vases full of flowers or valuable heirlooms like a clock.

What is the weight capacity of a fake wall fireplace?

The weight capacity of a fake wall fireplace depends on the material it's made from and the design. The maximum load you can place on a 60" mantel is about 150 lbs. For a 72" mantel, 180 lbs. is roughly the most weight the fireplace can hold.

The material matters as well. A metal with textured stone faux fireplace could hold decorative items up to 85 lbs. An oak mantel with 3" thickness and a 60" length could comfortably hold up to 150 lbs.

The weight capacity of a fake fireplace wall depends on the installation too. For your mantel to hold as much weight as possible, reinforce with lag screws or install the mantel onto a backboard.