From minimalist mantels and traditional takes to hearths infused with vintage finds, let these fireplace mantel decoration ideas fuel your inspiration.

Whether you choose to go elegant, bold, or pared back, these ideas will light a fire under your next living room update.

A working fireplace — from a wood-burning hearth to a gas-powered pit — is as rare as Central Park’s Hot Duck. In 2015, the city banned wood-burning fireplaces in new construction.