Fake Wall Fireplaces

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.

Fake Wall Fireplaces

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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.