Even without the allure of a crackling fire behind it, a decorative fireplace screen can turn your living room hearth into a year-round conversation piece. When shielding a flickering flame, these screens protect the surrounding area from sparks that can damage flooring or potentially create a fire hazard.
What to Consider
Fireplace screens are available with panels that are either flat, hinged at an angle, or equipped with doors that open and close. Because gas fireplaces don't need to be poked and prodded at all, getting a flat panel makes the most sense if you have one of these at home. On the other hand, wood-burning fireplaces require more maintenance, so you'll want to get something that allows for that easy access.
No matter what style you choose, the best fireplace screens are protective and decorative, and they are easy to move, open, or adjust. So, whether your logs are real or fake, these 15 top-rated fireplace screens make the whole setup far safer and more sophisticated.
Type: 3-panel mesh screen with doors and included tools
Dimensions: 50x32 inches
If you're starting from square one with your mantel decor, this mesh fireplace screen is the one to get.
This screen features a classic arched-gate look, and it even comes with a set of four fireplace tools. The magnetized screen doors provide a clear display of the interior blaze, and they stay securely shut.
This dramatic-looking fireplace screen displays a shattered, geometric pattern that pops against the mesh background. The brushed-silver finish of the three-panel iron frame also gives it more visual lightness, compared to the numerous wrought-iron styles.
If you have a gas fireplace or a faux-wood fireplace that you want your guests to assume is 100% real at first glance, a single-panel fireplace screen like this one is all you need to complete the look.
It sits on two stable feet, and reviewers love how elegant and impressively sturdy the whole piece is.
This flat-panel fireplace screen is equipped with two magnetic doors, truly giving you the best of both worlds. Available in a gold or black finish, its design looks like a magnified basketweave pattern.
Several reviewers note that while it looks great and does its job beautifully, its back legs are long, pushing it farther from the fireplace than they'd prefer. If you're handy, this can be remedied with a saw, but if not, you may be better off with a different model.
Even if you don't have a working fireplace, there's no reason that your mantel shouldn't be the focal point of your living room. This gold-painted, quatrefoil-patterned beauty is beloved by reviewers for its statement-making style.
Just keep in mind that it's a pretty tall piece, so it may eclipse the dimensions of your actual fireplace opening.
Kick the cozy cabin vibes into high gear with this single-panel, forest-view fireplace screen. Its slightly weathered look adds such incredible dimension to a flat piece.
Users love that it provides fantastic coverage from sparks and enjoy its decorative look even when it’s not in use.
Showing off two patterns on a single panel, this fireplace screen from West Elm is ultra modern for the minimalist home. It comes in black or gold, and depending on your setup, it can help shield the surrounding area from sparks, or give fake logs a more authentic look.
This reviewer-favorite wrought-iron fireplace screen is touted by users for its wide width and sturdy build. Its unique four-panel construction gives you even more leeway to angle it exactly how you want from your fireplace.
Some users even use it in the off-season to cordon off their porch stairs from pets!
If you love the look of clean lines, this upscale screen with a pewter finish provides an interesting detail that ups the aesthetic appeal of a room.
It also makes the case for chevron as the unexpected ideal fireplace print, because the pattern itself is reminiscent of the look of bare branches and evergreen trees.
This simple fireplace screen lets your fire take center stage, providing a hint of iridescent flicker with its glass diamond details. It's the tallest pick in this guide, making it perfect for very grand, large-scale fireplaces.
If you just want a fireplace screen that looks good while also working well as a spark barrier when you want it to, this single-panel iron fireplace screen has exactly the form and function you need. It comes in gold, gold-tinged black, and silvery black.
Simple yet sturdy, this mesh fireplace screen features two fold-in panels and an all-over criss-cross pattern. It's a slightly shorter screen, providing much-needed protection for a smaller hearth without overshadowing it.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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