10 Double-Sided Fireplaces

A sleek rectangular contemporary gray and white marble master bathroom gets a touch of warmth and luxury with a double-sided fireplace that can be seen from the shower and bathtub or the bedroom. The slim profile of the transparent glass fireplace creates a visual and virtual connection between the rooms, and the peekaboo aspect between bed and bath adds a sensual note to an intimate space built for two.

In this kitschy mid-century double living room decorated in poppy shades of orange, yellow, and green, a double-sided fireplace adds structure and separation to the otherwise open space.

In this sophisticated home in Mississauga, Ontario remodeled by Pizzale Design Inc., a textured double-sided fireplace open on one side separates the kitchen and the family room while maintaining an airy feeling. "The kitchen and family room were completely redesigned and decorated with contemporary flair and functionality, adding a cohesive flow from room to room," says interior designer Gabriele Pizzale. "The rooms were remodeled to include lower seating and an open concept layout that was divided by a double-sided fireplace, exuding lush comfort."

This spacious double living room space is divided into a living area and a music room that houses a grand piano thanks to a double-sided fireplace. The partial room divider allows music to pass through to the living area and firelight to illuminate both spaces, as well as maintaining sightlines between rooms.

In this mid-century modern-inspired master bedroom suite, a streamlined bathroom with a polished concrete vanity and bathtub is outfitted with a black-framed double-sided fireplace at the head of the bathtub that affords a view of the fire and through to the uncluttered master bedroom. Wood floors warm up the concrete and pull the design together.

In this luxe minimalist living room, a monolithic pale gray stone double-sided fireplace creates a focal point, dividing up a high-ceilinged, window-filled contemporary room to create a cozy seating area with large-scale overstuffed sofas and soft throw pillows. The double-sided fireplace adds visual and literal warmth; downward spotlights placed near the ceiling highlight the stone like a work of abstract art.

A large river rock double-sided fireplace between the bathroom and bedroom adds a rustic note to this master suite and a view of flickering flames from the tub or the bed. The room's light earth-toned palette takes its cues from the sandy, gray and beige tones of the large round stones, creating a comfortable place to sleep or take a bubble bath.

A double-sided fireplace between the bedroom and bathroom of this traditional master suite links the spaces and allows either firelight or daylight to pass through what would otherwise be a solid wall. With a kitchenette this roomy master suite is equipped for Sunday morning lounging and stay-at-home evenings when it's too cold to leave home.

This large double-sided stone fireplace creates a focal point in an open living and dining room as well as a screened-in porch on the other side of the wall. The indoor/outdoor fireplace functions like another window during daytime hours, allowing natural light from the outside to pass through to the inside.

A large stone double-sided fireplace between living and sleeping areas creates a rustic room divider and a cozy atmosphere when lit in a simple country cabin space. The chunky stone wall is lightened up by the glass fireplace insert and the mineral element offers relief from the heavy wood ceiling beams and matching wood floors.