In addition to providing warmth, fireplaces these days have become a fashion statement. The emphasise is not merely on functionality but more on form and expression. In this post, we feature some of the most beautiful and trendy fireplace designs that we came across. French company Arkiane has some very innovative designs. Italian maker Palazetti also has some very enviable concepts: Hanging fireplaces, especially like the following ones form Bordolet, seems to be the rage now... What is better than a hanging fireplace? A hanging fireplace that is also capable of rotating! Check out this design from Focus Creations: Futuristic concept from Austroflamm: another one from Tonwerk Recommended Reading: Fireplace mantels and surrounds