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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Feature walls might be a design faux pas, but feature fireplaces? Designers definitely approve of this statement trend that elevates a cozy room

Wood panelled kitchen and living room with tiled fireplace mural, and window seat.

When I think of a cozy room, the first thing that almost always comes to mind is a fireplace. Whether it's a simple log-burning stove or a more decadent built-in feature, fireplaces make all the difference to a snug-feeling sitting room. But how can you make this classic feature even more of a focal point?

Well, fireplace tile ideas are of course what first comes to mind, but a trend I have noticed recently is that the tiles don't need to stop at a neat line around the edge. Like the backsplash trend of taking your tiles right to the ceiling, tiling the entire area around a fireplace, and taking it floor to ceiling is the way to do fireplace tiles in 2025.

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