Blame it on our “Fixer Upper” addiction or nostalgia for fun times spent in grandpa’s basement, but we have gone gaga for fireplace surrounds featuring planking. With an endless array of material options, it’s no surprise this treatment works with virtually any interior style, from farmhouse to coastal to minimalist-modern and everything in between.

Whether you’re tackling one wall weekend-warrior style, making over an entire room or planning details for a brand-new home, these planked fireplace walls are sure to get the creative juices flowing. 

 

Horizontal enameled shiplap, a reclaimed wood mantle and slate fireplace surround lends this quaint cottage big “stay awhile” vibes

 

Soothing sea-green paneling adds a coastal air to this bedroom fireplace feature.

Large grey-washed paneling pairs perfectly with this generously proportioned gas hearth

Not ready to take the full plunge into paneling? This bedroom fireplace installation shows that even a small sliver of natural tongue-and-groove can add plenty of architectural interest and warm

 

Chevron shiplap draws the eye up, highlighting this new-school farmhouse’s vaulted ceilings, while the stone fireplace anchors the space.

Proving once again that black, white and wood can work in harmony, this contemporary living room also illustrates how keeping knick-knacks to a minimum can give a space with a lot going on (Full planked wall! TV! Fireplace!) a serene feel.

This is not your momma’s pallet craft, but we love this reclaimed build-out plus fireplace pairing all the same.

You can never go wrong with black and white and this minimalist look is one of our favs.