Built in bench next to fireplace
A white stone outdoor fireplace is flanked by built-in benches topped with black and gray pillows.
Amber InteriorsWonderfully appointed living room features a wooden scalloped mirror hung over a white wooden mantel framing a white brick surround and topped with art and candle sticks.
Bria Hammel InteriorsAn ivory roman shade is layered over a bamboo roman shade hung from a window above a white built-in storage bench accented with a black buffalo verify pillow and a pink stripe pillow.
Bria Hammel InteriorsNatural light streams in from a skylight in a gray California room boasting gray channel tufted outdoor sectionals topped with black pillows and placed on concrete pavers.
Intimate Living InteriorsA TV is fixed to shiplap trim over a gray beveled fireplace flanked by built-in window seats located beneath windows.
Karen B Wolf InteriorsBackyard patio crafted with a clamshell waterfall and mosaic blue glass tiles beside a built-in bench.
Kelly Nutt DesignA round concrete coffee table sits on a gray stripe rug between brown teak chairs and in front of a plaster fireplace finished with a Samsung Frame TV.
Studio McGeeA traditional colorless fireplace mantel framin
This is how our fireplace used to look.
Not terrible. But it could be better.
It could be this:
The Hearth
First, there was that giant stone hearth with the awkwardly cut wood floor around it. That had to be the first thing to go. One day we randomly started prying up the back end of it, just out of curiosity, to see if it would move. To our surprise, it did. The next thing we knew we were carrying a 300 lb slab of polished concrete out the door before our kids could wake up and find a way to get themselves smashed under it. Okay, I don’t know how heavy it really was. But I’m feeling like that was a good guess. It was heavy.
We assumed that the stone was original to the house, which would put it at 59 years old. It turns out that what lurked beneath was this, ahem, amazing green tile.
Now THAT was original. Here things went on hold for a bit while we had the materials tested for asbestos. The floors in this house did contain asbestos when it was originally remodeled, so we had some reason for concern. Fortunately the tests came back clean, and we got to play with a range of options from there. We discussed about 48 diffe
24 Fireplace Bench Ideas for Cozy Seating and Storage
Transform your fireplace area into a cozy gathering spot with thoughtfully designed bench seating that blends comfort, style, and functionality. Fireplace benches serve multiple purposes beyond simple seating - they provide storage solutions, create intimate conversation areas, and maximize space efficiency around your hearth. Whether you're drawn to built-in designs that seamlessly integrate with your fireplace surround, rustic stone constructions for outdoor spaces, or sleek modern benches that complement contemporary interiors, the right fireplace bench can dramatically enhance your home's warmth and appeal. From window seat reading nooks positioned beside crackling fires to spacious storage benches that hide firewood and blankets, these seating solutions offer endless possibilities for creating inviting spaces where family and friends naturally gather to share stories, enjoy meals, or simply relax in the gentle glow of flames.
1. Built-in Storage Fireplace Bench
Transform dead space beside your fireplace into valuable storage with custom built-in benches featuring hidden compartments. These clever seating solutions con
Cabin style family room features firewood storage nooks next to a TV mounted over a fireplace, a built in mini bar with glass front beverage fridge and a kilim bench atop a brown striped jute rug, lit by an antlers chandelier.
Carrie Delany InteriorsLiving room features black built in wood storage next to a fireplace.
raili ca designLiving room features white wingback swivel chairs with a taupe cowhide tufted bench as coffee table, a fireplace next to built in shelving and a large potted plant.
SCW InteriorsWood beams accent a vaulted living room ceiling and are fixed over a TV mounted in a niche located over a white built-in storage bench placed on a tan cushion accented with white and cream pillows.
Rita Chan interiorsBuilt-in bench next a white fireplace in a transitional living room adding a cozy and comfortable space to rest delivering a cottage look.
House of Jade InteriorsLiving room features a driftwood coffee table with sunburst mirror mounted over a white brick fireplace next to vertical firewood storage, a white corner accent chair and gray aluminum lounge chairs on a gray and black striped rug with a round woven accent table.
Lisa Sherry Interieurs