Double-Sided Fireplace Ideas

Place It in the Center

• One of the most common ways to use a double-sided fireplace is to place it in the center of a large living room or family room. By placing it in the center, the fireplace instantly becomes the focal point of the space. However, unlike a fixed fireplace, you can enjoy the fire from two sides of the room so the fireplace has greater impact. In fact, with a double-sided fireplace, you can create two distinct seating areas for your room. This setup is ideal if your space has a television, because you can establish a casual seating area in front of the television and a more formal seating arrangement for entertaining on the other side of the fireplace.

Use It as a Room Divider

• Because a double-sided fireplace can serve as a pass-through in a wall, you can also use it as a room divider between two areas of your home. It is a particularly attractive option for a kitchen and family room that open to one another, because the fireplace adds warmth to both rooms while creating a distinct area for each space. For the most effective room divider, surround your double-sided fireplace with cabinets on both sides. They provide valuable storage space and help give the fireplace greater weight in the center of the two rooms.

Add to Master Bedroom

• A fireplace adds a cozy, inviting feel to a master bedroom, but a double-sided model can also provide warmth to your master bath. Place the fireplace between the two areas of the room, so you can enjoy the fire as you lounge in bed or soak in your bathtub. If you are concerned about privacy, add decorative screens to the fireplace, which you can close when you want to block the view from one room to the other.

Customize Each Side

• While most double-sided fireplaces are identical on both sides, you can customize each side’s look so it fits the style of the surrounding space. If your double-sided fireplace is brick, consider leaving one side with a natural finish and painting the other a crisp white. You can also opt to cover one side of the fireplace with elegant granite or marble tile and install colorful ceramic tile in a fun pattern on the other. Using different materials for each side of the fireplace is a particularly attractive option if you are using your fireplace as a room divider because it allows you to create a unique look for each space.