100 year ago some form of fire, usually a large cooking fireplace with a stove above was commonplace in the kitchen.
These days, a fireplace in or near a kitchen, while not necessarily a luxury, is not terribly common… but is growing in popularity as open-concept living is implemented in more and more homes.
With an open concept layout, often the adjacent living or family room has a fireplace which when done well, is also in clear view from the kitchen.
At the end of the day, a fireplace in any room adds a nice aesthetic touch, and heat-emitting can warm up the space.
Below is our photo gallery featuring kitchen designs that have a kitchen either directly in the kitchen space or within view as a result of the open-concept living space.
Craftsman style kitchen features wood cabinetry that matches with the kitchen island facing the stone brick fireplace.
Kitchen with a black breakfast island illuminated by a dome pendant and recessed ceiling lights. It has stone flooring and a brick fireplace that sits next to the double-wall oven.
An open kitchen showcases white cabinetry and an island bar fitted with glass front cabinets. It is lighted by clear glass pendants that hung from the coffered ceiling.
Round bar stools sit on a black peninsula with a raised wooden eating counter in this kitchen illuminated by white pendants. It has wood and white cabinetry accented with decorative tile backsplash.
Modern kitchen with white cabinetry beautifully contrasted with a dark wood island bar lined with chrome stools. It includes a bright orange curve chair surrounding a light wood dining table topped with a plant.
The white kitchen boasts a stone brick fireplace that sits beside the open shelving and cabinetry. It includes a kitchen island with a gray marble countertop and stainless steel sink with a chrome faucet.
An expansive kitchen with a black breakfast island surrounded by glass windows and white cabinetry along with a stone brick fireplace lighted by a wrought iron chandelier.
Glass dome pendants illuminate this kitchen offering a two-tier kitchen island and a natural stone brick fireplace lined with a wooden mantel.
The spacious dine-in kitchen features wood cabinetry and a beadboard breakfast island over hardwood flooring with the same tone color creating a unified look.
Farmhouse kitchen with limestone flooring and white ceiling mounted with recessed lighting and a hanging pot rack suspended over the kitchen island with attached cow print dining set.
Wrought iron pendants hang over the two-tier breakfast island fitted with storage and a double-column wine rack in this kitchen with a wood beam ceiling and light wood plank flooring. It has a stone brick fireplace fixed in between black cabinetry.
A pair of pendant lights illuminate this kitchen showcasing beige cabinetry and a blue kitchen island across the red brick fireplace framed with a white mantel.
The contemporary kitchen boasts a black freestanding fireplace with wood storage. It includes a white dining set lighted by a pair of globe pendants that hung from the vaulted ceiling.
Cozy eat-in kitchen with wide wood plank flooring and cathedral ceiling with exposed wood beams. It includes a double-sided fireplace that faces the white kitchen island with a marble countertop and black round back chairs.
The modern kitchen offers sleek white cabinetry and a breakfast island fitted with a single-column wine rack illuminated by various styled pendant lights.
Sleek kitchen with glass windows and a skylight fitted on the white ceiling. It has white and dark wood counters along with a fireplace at the far end fixed on the concrete pillar.
A close-up look at the modern fireplace in this magnificent kitchen featuring a wooden peninsula paired with glass modern chairs.
Bright kitchen showcases a gray U-shaped kitchen island lined with a wooden eating counter and fitted with a sink and cooktop. It includes a double wall oven in between a white fridge and cabinetry.
White kitchen with beadboard cabinetry and double breakfast island fitted with a sink and built-in storage. It has a black fireplace next to the open shelving filled with dinnerware and firewood.
A dine-in kitchen boasts a metal pot rack that hung over a light wood kitchen island topped with a wooden bowl. It includes classy dining set by the fireplace illuminated by an elegant chandelier.
Gorgeous white kitchen decorated with interesting wall art mounted above the white fireplace. It has a round ottoman and a wooden kitchen island with a built-in wine rack across the window seat nook.
Southwestern kitchen illuminated by ornate wrought iron pendants that hung from the wood beam ceiling. It has a wooden breakfast island topped with a marble counter and a built-in cooktop.
This kitchen offers terracotta flooring and a wood beam ceiling along with a kiva fireplace in the corner next to the glass door. It includes a round wooden dining set lighted by a vintage chandelier.
The farmhouse kitchen features a dining space and fireplace with a seating area. It has a distressed white kitchen island topped with a black granite counter and fitted with an oven and white vessel sink.
An open kitchen with a wooden two-tier breakfast island and a white fireplace with leather seating. It includes a vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and panoramic windows overlooking a spectacular hills view.
A candle chandelier illuminates this kitchen showcasing a wooden dining set that sits next to the red brick fireplace fixed beside the rustic wooden door.
An open fireplace is a focal point in this kitchen with light wood cabinetry and a vibrant red lounge sofa over concrete flooring.
Well-lit kitchen boasts a modern fireplace that’s fitted with built-in shelves facing the island bar with a wine fridge and sink illuminated by lovely pendant lights.
An all-wood kitchen with blue cabinetry and round dining set along with a red brick fireplace lined with a white mantel.
U-shaped kitchen features floating shelves and dark wood cupboards topped with a white quartz counter. It also has an open fireplace fixed to the gray brick wall.
A metal pot rack hangs over a central breakfast island in this kitchen with matching white cabinetry and an arched fireplace with a wooden mantel topped with candles and multi-colored mugs.
The lively kitchen boasts an orange breakfast island fitted with a sink and wooden storage along with a unique three-sided fireplace and stainless steel vent hood fixed to the red brick wall.
A dine-in kitchen with a stone brick fireplace lined with a mantel that’s topped with decorative ceramic plates. It has checkered flooring and a wood beam ceiling with a hanging pendant light.
The luxury kitchen was illuminated by a pair of vintage pendants that hung from the coffered ceiling. It has a modern fireplace and rich hardwood flooring topped with a striped multi-colored kitchen runner.
The fresh eat-in kitchen showcases wood cabinetry and elegant black appliances. It has comfy dining set by the fireplace illuminated by recessed lights fitted on the vaulted ceiling.
The farmhouse kitchen is decorated with a lovely rooster wall art mounted above the stone brick fireplace. It has blue cupboards and wooden dining set lit by a glass pendant that hung from the cathedral ceiling.
White gourmet kitchen with a breakfast nook by the window. It includes a red brick fireplace and an island bar topped with a black granite counter and lighted by chrome pendants.
The rustic kitchen boasts a brick fireplace and wood plank ceiling with hanging vintage pendants and a fan. It has wooden cabinetry that matches the kitchen island topped with a marble counter.
Modern kitchen with a sleek white island bar fitted with a fireplace on its end. It is illuminated by a linear pendant that hung from the white shiplap ceiling.
This kitchen features an arched fireplace with firewood storage underneath. It includes wooden cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
The warm kitchen showcases dark wood cabinetry along with a two-tier breakfast counter and a kitchen island that sits next to the stone fireplace. It is lighted by lovely pendants that hung from the curved brick ceiling.
The minimalist kitchen boasts sleek white cabinetry accented with marble backsplash that matches the lengthy island bar fitted with a modern fireplace.
A cylindrical vent hood stands over the black and white kitchen island complementing the cabinetry in this modern kitchen with light hardwood flooring.
Magnificent kitchen with a central breakfast island paired with round back counter chairs and surrounded with soft blue cabinetry. It has a fireplace with small black framed wall art on its sides.
The contemporary kitchen features a stone counter fixed to the white wall that’s fitted with built-in shelving and a modern fireplace.
This kitchen offers a modern fireplace facing the dining counter attached to the kitchen island with stainless steel countertop. It is illuminated by the glass and white pendants that hung from the wood beam ceiling.
White bar stools sit at the blue breakfast island in this kitchen showcasing white cupboards and floating shelves with a fireplace in the middle.
Marvelous kitchen with a contemporary fireplace next to the light wood cabinetry that complements the hardwood flooring.
The cozy kitchen boasts an arched fireplace fitted to the wooden cabinet matching the kitchen island. It includes a glass-top dining table paired with round-back wicker chairs that sit on a woven rug.
White kitchen with a stone fireplace and gray island bar over wood plank flooring. It is illuminated by a lovely pendant that hung from the white ceiling with crown molding.
A sleek kitchen filled with a combination of matte gray and white high gloss cabinetry. It has a central kitchen island with an attached eating counter surrounded by modern chairs.
Traditional kitchen features a white cabinet and breakfast island topped with a wooden counter and modern cooktop. It has a wall oven and fireplace fixed to the brick wall.
More coming
Our recent galleries including this one will continually update with more kitchens that include a fireplace as new images are added to the site, so be sure to check back regularly if you’re looking for ideas about types of fireplaces that work in various kitchen styles.
One of my favorite fireplace/kitchen combos
Actually, this is one of my favorite fireplace concepts and that is the see-through fireplace that has glass to see the fire on two sides. You can then view the fireplace from the kitchen and an adjacent room whether a dining room or living/family room.
This is particularly awesome with ribbon-style fireplaces which are embedded into the wall. It’s often referred to as a modern style fireplace; they are sleek and wide.
Our Epic Fireplace Buying Guide
While it’s easy deciding whether you want a fireplace in your kitchen or not, what’s even more difficult is if you want a fireplace in or adjacent to your kitchen, is choosing a fireplace. The options, styles, sizes, materials, and designs are endless.
To that end, we researched and published an extensive fireplace buying guide here.
Is the space it takes up worth it?
Let’s face it, space is at a premium in most kitchens. Do you want to give up cabinet/storage/countertop space for a fireplace? Most people don’t want to and I totally get it. However, if you’re in a position where adding some extra space for a fireplace in your kitchen, can be a really nice tough design-wise.
That said, I wouldn’t compromise important functional space for a fireplace; you really need extra space that you won’t miss.