2022/2023 decorating trends for your electric fireplace: how to decorate it?

More than just a means of keeping warm, the electric fireplace has become a genuine decorative object, the central element of a room, sometimes guiding the overall character and atmosphere. In recent years, electric fireplaces have become increasingly popular. Opting for an electric fireplace lets you enjoy the benefits of gentle warmth in a cosy atmosphere, without the inconvenience of smoke and dust to clean up. Arte fireplaces straddle the line between innovation and the art of living. More than a fireplace, the brand offers objets d’art for optimum comfort and design.

But in 2022/2023, what are the decorating trends for electric fireplaces, to give them a style that’s both personal and trendy?

Memories, memories

What better feeling than remembering the good times, the smile of someone who warms our heart? Sometimes, the best way to decorate your home is to display your memories. Display your most beautiful snapshots above your electric fireplace. Vary the formats, opt for slim frames that reflect the color of the electric fireplace: more colorful if your fireplace is dark, more streamlined if it’s white or bi-material. If LEDs are integrated into your electric mantelpiece, this will bring out the best in your exposed frames, like a photo exhibition celebrating your life moments. This simple, minimalist decoration adds a modern, personal touch to your room.

Mirror, my beautiful mirror

The minimalist style can sometimes add grandeur to a room, and refocus the fireplace, a true decorative object, at the heart of the room. But sometimes there’s no need to overdo it. The sober design of the mantel is enough in itself. In this case, opt for a simple, majestic mirror with just a shiny gold or black outline. The details and materials of your mantelpiece will do the rest. The result is a contemporary, modern look for your home.

Awaken your arty soul

To bring a touch of modernity to a traditional or Haussmann-style electric fireplace, you can add artistic elements to liven things up: majestic and pop paintings, dried flowers, decorative vases… The mix of styles can sometimes give a corner of the room that zany character we all have deep down, and testify to our colorful personality. Among electric fireplace decorating trends, we’re increasingly seeing this mix of artistic styles breaking with codes, and simply blending our different worlds into a single living space.

Studious atmosphere

Electric fireplaces sometimes come in the form of wall-mounted furniture that surrounds the fireplace. To give your room a precious touch, why not fill the shelves with books? What better time to take a reading break than curled up in a comfortable armchair in front of a roaring fire? The safety of an electric fireplace ensures that your books won’t be damaged by the heat of the flames. Choose to arrange them symmetrically around the fireplace, to spread them out from floor to ceiling on one side only, to stagger them… In the end, the way you organize your books will reflect your personality. Vary the materials used for your bookshelves, too, to create a subtle reminder of your mantelpiece and a refined style.

Behave yourself

Tiles are increasingly being used to decorate our fireplaces. It gives them a more modern look, breaking with the traditional style of heavy stone often used in fireplace construction. Non-flammable and resistant to high temperatures, tiles are the perfect ally for those who don’t want to clutter their fireplace mantel with knick-knacks. Whether patterned or neutral-colored, tiles have a personality all their own. Small knick-knacks or candles are scattered around the hearth to echo the tones of the tiles.
We’re talking about tiles here, but patterned paint and wallpaper also work very well.

A bucolic escape

Add a little life to your room by decorating your electric fireplace with a plant wall. If it runs on electricity, there’s no risk of your plants catching fire – that’s the advantage!
For a contemporary look, vary the formats, diversify the plants and opt for comforting plants. Turn your mantelpiece into a climbing wall, or go for minimalism by placing a few precious plants in stoneware or terracotta pots, matching the materials of your mantelpiece. You can also give the impression of a lush waterfall by dropping a plant along your wall and mantelpiece. A large, imposing bouquet of dried flowers, placed on the side or in front of your fireplace, adds a touch of color and bucolic appeal to your interior, while remaining minimalist. Bringing nature into your home simply creates a fresh atmosphere, somewhere between vintage and bohemian.

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