The Lifestyle Reader

The Lifestyle Reader

7.3.2026

Fireplace

2 articles

A chic home office with a bold, cobalt blue fireplace as the main design element, creating a striking focal point.
Home & Design

Bold blue fireplace focal point: The viral home office trend

A TikTok video showcasing a vibrant cobalt blue fireplace in a home office garnered 50 million views within 72 hours, igniting an immediate surge in design interest.

Javier Rodriguez·June 21, 2026
A living room fireplace transformed with IKEA BILLY bookcases, creating a custom built-in look for under $700.
The Edit

IKEA BILLY hack transforms living room fireplace on a budget

For a mere $650, a living room fireplace, completed in 2026, shed its mundane shell for built-in charm, courtesy of an unlikely hero: IKEA Billy bookcases.

David Jones·June 20, 2026