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The Best Fireplace Screens That Protect Your Living Room From Runaway Sparks

Let’s make sure that the sparks won’t fly.

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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.

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Style Selections Arched Twin Fireplace Screen

Arched Twin Fireplace Screen
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Style Selections Arched Twin Fireplace Screen

$80 at Lowe's

Key Specs

  • 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.

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Mercer41 Fralick 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

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Fralick 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen
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Mercer41 Fralick 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Now 27% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 51x30 inches

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.

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Home Loft Concepts Edwin Iron Fireplace Screen

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Edwin Iron Fireplace Screen
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Home Loft Concepts Edwin Iron Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: Single-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 40x32 inches

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.

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Pleasant Hearth Gothic Fireplace Screen

Gothic Fireplace Screen
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Pleasant Hearth Gothic Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 47x31 inches

This three-panel fireplace screen can be situated to sit flush against the opening of your fireplace, ensuring that no stray sparks fly through. 

It's affordable (the cheapest in this guide) and well-made, displaying a simple overlapping arch style that clearly showcases the fire behind it.

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Best Choice Products Mesh Geometric Fireplace Screen

Best Seller
Mesh Geometric Fireplace Screen
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Best Choice Products Mesh Geometric Fireplace Screen

Now 11% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: 2-panel mesh screen with doors
  • Dimensions: 45x33 inches

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.

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Willa Arlo Interiors Roberson 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Roberson 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen
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Willa Arlo Interiors Roberson 3-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Now 33% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 50x35 inches

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. 

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Best Choice Products Solid Wrought Iron Metal Fireplace Screen

Best Seller
Solid Wrought Iron Metal Fireplace Screen
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Best Choice Products Solid Wrought Iron Metal Fireplace Screen

Now 22% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 56x33 inches

This hefty three-panel fireplace screen helps keep babies and pets away from your mantel, whether there's a fire flickering inside or not. 

The iron frame comes in four metallic colors (gold, copper, pewter, and black), and the mesh matches whichever hue you choose!

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Millwood Pines Robbinsdale 1-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

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Millwood Pines Robbinsdale 1-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Now 24% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: Single-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 40x32 inches

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.

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Best Choice Products Simple Steel Mesh Fireplace Screen

Amazon’s Choice
Simple Steel Mesh Fireplace Screen
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Best Choice Products Simple Steel Mesh Fireplace Screen

Now 33% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 48x29 inches

This tri-paneled fireplace screen is the most understated pick on our list, with reviewers touting its simple look, yet sturdy build. 

Its mesh metal screen prevents sparks from flying into the room, while also not retaining as much heat as solid glass models.

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West Elm Parallel Lines Fireplace Screen

Parallel Lines Fireplace Screen
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West Elm Parallel Lines Fireplace Screen

Key Specs 

  • Type: Single-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 38x30 inches

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.

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Amagabeli Garden & Home Large Wrought Iron & Gold Fireplace Screen

Large Wrought Iron & Gold Fireplace Screen
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Amagabeli Garden & Home Large Wrought Iron & Gold Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: 4-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 50x32 inches

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!

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Best Choice Products Single Panel Chevron Fireplace Screen

Single Panel Chevron Fireplace Screen
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Best Choice Products Single Panel Chevron Fireplace Screen

Now 33% Off

Key Specs

  • Type: Single-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 39x31 inches

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.

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Pleasant Hearth Arched Diamond Fireplace Screen

Arched Diamond Fireplace Screen
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Pleasant Hearth Arched Diamond Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 54x32 inches

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.

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Home Loft Concepts Sonia One-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Sonia One-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen
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Home Loft Concepts Sonia One-Panel Iron Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: Single-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 41x31 inches

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.

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Christopher Knight Home Amiyah Iron Fireplace Screen

Amiyah Iron Fireplace Screen
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Christopher Knight Home Amiyah Iron Fireplace Screen

Key Specs

  • Type: 3-panel mesh screen
  • Dimensions: 29x32 inches

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.

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Melanie Yates
Senior Service Editor

Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.

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