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10 ways to style a fireplace in your family room |

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The family room is an informal, relaxed living space that should be defined by spending quality time with your friends and loved ones.

For centuries, fireplaces have created a central element in the home where people congregate together for warmth and light. For family room ideas, embracing and enhancing the fireplace in your designated family space will help to create a cozy and inviting environment that the whole family can enjoy. 

A main focal point in a room, using our family room ideas with fireplaces can help you to effortlessly integrate and make the most out of this architectural feature in your family room design scheme.

Family room ideas with fireplaces

Whether you want to enhance the fireplace in your family room with wallpaper, or use a luxurious marble frame to add a touch of sophisticated elegance, we have gathered our top tips to help you with your family room ideas with fireplaces.

1. Paint your fireplace to match your walls

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A great tip for family room paint ideas and an easy way to add a colorful, contemporary twist to the fireplace in your family room, using paint to incorporate the fireplace into your scheme will make for a bold, cohesive design. 

In this family room space, the gorgeous red-pink shade creates a striking design. By painting the fireplace surround the same shade, the colorful impact is taken one step further and the original feature is brought to life.

Whether you choose to match your fireplace with the same paint color used throughout your family room, or choose another complementary paint shade, you can make your fireplace into a real statement piece with paint ideas.

2. Center your scheme around the fireplace 

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Centering your scheme and family room layout ideas around your fireplace is a simple design principle but one that is guaranteed to create a cozy and intimate family room space.

The fireplace is one of the the central gathering places in the home, providing warmth and an area to sit and socialize with friends and family.

'Fireplaces are often the main focal point in a room, so centering your scheme and your main seating area around the fireplace will create a natural, balanced design that makes the most out of this timeless architectural feature' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.

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Whether you want to upgrade your traditional fireplace ideas, or are installing a new fireplace into a modern property for your family room ideas with fireplaces, choosing a contemporary design can make a real statement in a space. 

In this family room by Alice Lane Interior Design , the bespoke fireplace is defined by a unique, framed design. 

Alice Lane states, 'the design of the family room began with the fireplace design and rug selection. The client loves cozying up around the fireplace during the cold winters and wanted to incorporate storage for the cut logs. '

The rectangular, white paneled frame makes for a truly contemporary feature, with the large, blocked design matching the style and proportions of the family room.

4. Create contrast

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A fireplace can provide a great area where you can inject an element of contrast into your family room, enhancing the feature as the central focal point in a space.

In this beautiful living space, the luxurious black marble creates a dramatic feature of the fireplace, forming an elegant contrast with the gray painted walls and the light palette used throughout the room. The use of this dark marble truly grounds the fireplace in this space, with added features such as the dark framed mirror and painted radiator enhancing this element of contrast.

5. Make your fireplace discreet

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For a more minimal look for your family room ideas with fireplaces, there are many modern fireplace designs available that make this traditional architectural feature into more of a discreet element rather than the main focal point in a room.

In this open-plan family room, both the TV and fireplace effortlessly blend into the black painted feature wall – a bold and striking design that ironically also works well to hide certain elements in the room. The low fireplace still creates an element of coziness and comfort but in an understated and discreet way – a great tip to remember for family room TV ideas if you want your TV to also be a discreet feature in the room.

6. Use wallpaper to enhance your fireplace

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'The chimney breast and the area of wall surrounding the fireplace provide the perfect platform for wallpaper ideas' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' Digital Editor.

A great way to add color and pattern to your family room, wallpaper is also a simple way to enhance a traditional fireplace with contemporary style – perfect for living room fireplace ideas.

In this cozy family room, the wallpaper enhances the unique, asymmetrical fireplace design, creating a stand-out feature wall. The elegant wallpaper also softens the sleek, built-in fireplace, as well as adding an element of color and texture to the family room space.

7. Frame your fireplace

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When framing your fireplace, you can be both bold and subtle. Whether you build a bespoke wooden surround for added texture and height, or use clever paint ideas to enhance an original design, using techniques that frame your fireplace will ensure it becomes an elegant, eye-catching feature in your family room.

In this large family room space, designed by Jessica Bennett of Alice Lane Interior Design , she states, 'we wanted this space to feel more dressed up and fashionable. We started with the design of the new fireplace surround, creating drama and adding more height to the space.'

The large frame for this fireplace perfectly matches the height and grandeur of this space, with the soft cream paint used complementing the textured brickwork and natural palette used throughout the room.

8. Create an off-center, unexpected fireplace

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Traditionally, fireplaces are placed in the center of a wall, however, to create a unique, unexpected design for family room ideas with fireplaces, why not choose an off-centered fireplace design.

Great for small family rooms where space is limited, being more flexible with the position of your fireplace can make more room and space for storage and seating elements. 

In this family room, a bespoke wooden unit houses the fireplace in the corner. The design fits perfectly in this display and storage unit, balanced out by other items such as the TV and decorative accessories. The marble frame adds a luxurious touch and gives prominence to the fireplace whilst tying the feature together with the rest of the scheme.

Combining your family room furniture ideas with the placement of your fireplace can form a unique, stylish design statement in a room.

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Long-lasting, durable and utterly beautiful, marble fireplaces gained popularity and were a typical design feature in grand homes of the Georgian era.  

Luxurious and timeless, today the use of marble can integrate into homes of all styles, adding both a decorative touch and practical surround to your fireplace. 

The white and gray marble used for the fireplace in this family room create a stunning contrast with the blue painted walls. With the marble tabletop on the metallic coffee table creating an elegant connection and enhancing the use of this material, the overall glamorous design embodies a unique mix of the old and new.

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A fireplace mantel creates an inviting platform where you can get creative with decorative designs and create unique displays of objects and ornaments. 

'Mirrors are a very popular decorative item that are often positioned on or above fireplaces. Mirrors can easily fill an empty wall space whilst enhancing the feeling of light and space in a room,' says Homes & Gardens' Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri.

The family room is also a space which should reflect your family identity and style, so using the fireplace to display photographs and personal items rich with memories and stories will ultimately create a unique design that sparks joy for the whole family.  

How do you style a family room with a fireplace?

Having a fireplace in your family room provides not only a sophisticated focal point, but is a great starting point when thinking of family room ideas, as you can simply arrange your seating and furniture items around this architectural feature. 

A fireplace can make a family room feel cozy, warming and inviting. Styling your family room ideas with fireplaces should be about creating an engaging space where you can sit and relax around this feature with friends and family. 

Exploring the tips we have outlined in this article will help you to make the most out of the fireplace in your family room, and create a design that is long-lasting and bespoke to your family room space.

How do I update my family room fireplace?

A quick and easy way to update a fireplace in a family room is using paint ideas. From painting the surround, to creating a colorful feature wall around a traditional fireplace design, you can effortlessly refresh the fireplace with color and pattern.  

Another way to update the family room fireplace is building a bespoke surround and mantel. From traditional wooden designs to modern geometric shapes, you can pick a refreshed design that enhances the design scheme in your home and family room.

Zara joined Homes & Gardens in February 2022 as a Content Editor. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. Her role at Homes & Gardens unites her love, experience and passion for the world of design and desire to create inspiring written content. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.

31 Beautiful Living Rooms With Fireplaces

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Nothing makes a room feel cozier than a fireplace. Whether your style is modern, traditional, farmhouse, or something altogether different, a living room that has a fireplace just feels more welcoming than one that doesn't.

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Fireplace in the interior play a special role. If earlier it had the only function - heating the room, now it is one of the main design elements that creates a special atmosphere. It is pleasant to spend time in the living room with a fireplace, especially in the cold season, when it is cold outside, and your home is warm and cozy. The soothing crackle of firewood, the mesmerizing flames of the fire and the soft light emanating from the fireplace create the right atmosphere. nine0003

In any home, an electric fireplace will become the center of attention. In modern design projects, the wall or niche where the fireplace is installed stands out favorably. It can be decorative brickwork or stylish firewood shelves. Often, original paintings, decor items, or mirrors are used for decoration, visually increasing the space.

Living room fireplaces

Today, there are a huge variety of fireplaces that differ in the principle of operation, shape, size, design, etc. Depending on the type of firebox and the presence of a door, fireplaces are divided into open and closed. By type of fuel, wood, gas, electric and biofireplaces are distinguished. Let's take a closer look at each of them. nine0003

Wood burning fireplaces

Favorably differ among competitors by the presence of a real live fire, with a characteristic smell and sounds. They create comfort and warmth in the house, help to relax after a hard day. A good wood-burning fireplace can heat a room with high quality even in the most severe frosts.

In the photo: Wood burning fireplace in the living room

But this type of foci also has its drawbacks. First, the most obvious - they can only be installed in country houses, in spacious rooms with high ceilings. It is unrealistic to put such a fireplace in a city apartment for reasons of fire safety and special installation conditions. For a wood-burning fireplace, it is necessary to carry out a chimney, reinforce the floor, organize additional protection for nearby surfaces. In addition, you need to regularly clean the fireplace itself and the space around it. You should also take care of the availability of free space for the firewood. nine0003

Gas fireplace

It has a greater variety in the design of models. It is also effective for solving the problems of heating large rooms, however, for its operation it is not necessary to stock up on firewood, since it runs on natural gas. It has a temperature control function.

Pictured: Gas fireplace in the living room

They are much easier to install than wood-burning counterparts, the only significant drawback is the need to bring a gas pipe to the fireplace, which makes them unsafe to use. In addition, to install such a fireplace, you need to involve a gas specialist and go through numerous approvals in the relevant authorities. nine0003

Electric fireplace

Modern technologies have made it possible to achieve maximum realism of fire in such fireplaces, using characteristic visual and sound effects. Thanks to them, electric fireplaces are outwardly almost indistinguishable from real wood-burning ones. At the same time, many models have the function of adjustable heating with enough power to fill rooms up to 20 m2 with heat. An important feature is that the heating can be turned off and the fireplace will only work in decorative mode, which allows you to use the hearths at any time of the year, even on a hot summer evening. nine0003

Pictured: Electric fireplace in the living room

They do not require coordination and complex installation - a small space and an electrical outlet nearby are enough. They are easy to maintain, fireproof and suitable for absolutely any type of premises - it can be a city apartment or a country house. In addition, they are mobile, and in case of moving, the electric fireplace can be easily taken with you.

Biofireplace

This fireplace produces a real live fire, while it may well be installed in a city apartment, since it does not require a chimney. It runs on environmentally friendly fuel (bioethanol) and does not emit harmful combustion products. nine0003

In the photo: Biofireplace in the living room

But such a fireplace can only play a decorative role, since the heating function is implemented in it very poorly. In addition, the fuel for it is quite expensive, so the operation of such a fireplace is quite expensive. And, despite the absence of the need to coordinate the installation of such a fireplace with the fire department, it is still potentially dangerous due to open fire with flammable liquid. nine0003

Variations according to installation site

In addition, conditionally, fireplaces can be divided into groups according to the principle of installation - wall, corner, built-in and island.

The former are placed directly against one of the walls of the room and frame the hearth zone with a portal of a suitable style.

In the photo: Wall fireplaces

A corner fireplace also looks good in small rooms, as it saves space. It can be installed in any corner, but it is better near the inner walls - then it will heat several rooms at once. nine0003

In the photo: Corner fireplaces

A hearth built into the wall is not only a stylish, but also a practical solution, since it greatly saves the usable space of the room. If the hearth provides for the possibility of heating (for example, in wood-burning or electric models), then such a fireplace will work to heat two rooms at once.

In the photo: Hearths built into the wall

The most interesting in terms of design is the island fireplace, which will favorably emphasize the uniqueness of the interior. Can be used for zoning the space of the room. Models suspended from the ceiling belong to the same type of foci. nine0003

Furniture and interior details in the living room with fireplace

The fireplace occupies a central place in the interior of the living room, and this should be taken into account when arranging the furniture. All items should stand so that nothing interferes with the comfort of spending time by the fireplace with the whole family or in solitude.

Ideally, the area with a fireplace should be a separate corner where the atmosphere of comfort is recreated, and where everything is conducive to relaxation. Here you can put a couple of armchairs, a floor lamp, a small table, lay a soft rug on the floor. If the scale of the room allows, then you can put a sofa. The classic option is a rocking chair in front of the fireplace. At the same time, if it is a wood-burning fireplace, furniture, according to fire safety rules, is recommended to be installed at a distance of at least 1.5 meters from the fire. nine0003

Pictured: Fireplace in the living room

All pieces of furniture and a fireplace must be designed in the same style, echo in color, decorative elements, texture and materials. The mantelpiece and the wall behind the fireplace can be decorated with decorative elements - photographs, paintings, figurines, unusual clocks and much more.

If you wish, you can install a TV in this area. Accommodation options can be different, most often the TV is mounted above the fireplace. For more information about this - in the material "Design of a living room with a fireplace and TV." nine0003

Fireplace in the living room of a city apartment

There is an opinion that a fireplace is only suitable for spacious rooms, but this is not so. A small apartment can also be supplemented with this item of warmth and comfort.

For a small apartment

In rooms of small areas, it is better to choose built-in models of electric fireplaces, since they are mounted in a niche in the wall, without occupying the usable space of the room at all. You can also consider options with compact corner models. nine0003

In the photo: Fireplace in a small apartment

Large apartment

A large room, a spacious hall can also be harmoniously complemented by an electric fireplace built into the wall. The model of the fireplace must be selected depending on the features of the interior. In spacious apartments, full-fledged fireplace sets of small sizes and island fireplaces, which will visually zone the space of the room, will look no less appropriate.

In the photo: Fireplace in a large apartment

Properly selected electric fireplaces in the apartment, regardless of whether it is large or small, will fill the space with comfort and at the same time will not take up much space. They will help create a unique design, because the fireplace itself is already a stylish element of decor.

Fireplace in the interior of the living room of a country house

A private house is suitable for installing absolutely any type of fireplace. As mentioned above, the easiest to install and easy to maintain electric fireplace. At the same time, it, like wood burning, can perform the function of additional heating of the room. nine0003

In the photo: Fireplace in the interior of the living room of a country house

As a rule, in a country house, a fireplace is installed in the living room or a combined kitchen-living room. The most popular models are of the classical type - with a hearth and a wooden portal. You can complement the fireplace with family photos or other decorative details.

Interior solutions

Dimplex electric fireplaces fit into any interior - from strict classics to ultra-modern Loft style. This is confirmed by hundreds of completed projects, which you can see right now. We offer a selection of interesting living room interiors with Dimplex fireplaces. nine0003

Classic style


In the photo: design of a living room in a classic style with an Albany hearth

Interesting living room design in classic style with Albany hearth with Opti-Myst flame technology. Thanks to the laconic frame of the hearth in black, the electric fireplace fits perfectly into the room. The decorative portal is made of natural wood of a noble shade, which is ideally combined with exquisite furniture. The wall, where the frame framing the fireplace is installed, is decorated with unusual accessories from the era of chivalry. nine0003

Hi-Teck


In the photo: a Hi-Teck living room combined with elements of a Chalet with a Juneau fireplace

Unusual living room in Hi-Teck style combined with Chalet elements. Gray and its shades are used as the main color, the design is concise and discreet. The built-in cassette fireplace zones the space and makes the room warmer.

The electric fireplace performs several tasks - heating the house, humidifying the air, aesthetics. With all the functions it copes perfectly, guaranteeing the safety of operation. The fireplace is safe for children and animals, because it does not emit smoke, sparks will not fly from it. This is the best option for creating a sophisticated interior. nine0003

Minimalism

Despite the fact that the Minimalism style is characterized by a laconic design, the fireplace perfectly complements the interior. The living room has a Cassette L hearth with Opti-Myst flame technology. In terms of style, it is in perfect harmony with Minimalism, thanks to strict lines and laconic design.

In the photo: minimalist living room design with Cassette L hearth

In the design of the living room, the emphasis is on a blue sofa and bright paintings, an open-type fireplace acts as a separate element. This design can be implemented in any home, since the electric fireplace is absolutely safe for adults, children and animals. nine0003

Modern

To implement this project, natural materials were used - wood, which serves as a decoration for the entire living room, and stone. Wood is the main element - a beautiful table with epoxy resin, an original TV cabinet installed along the wall, a floor and a staircase - all this is made of noble solid wood.

In the photo: Art Nouveau living room design with Cassette 1000 hearth

In such a living room, the fireplace is no longer the main object of the interior, it serves as a harmonious addition to the room. For the implementation of the project, the Cassette 1000 hearth with firewood was the optimal solution. Realistic firewood is used in the hearth, simulating the burning of wood, but without smell and smoke. nine0003

Vanguard


Pictured: Avant-garde design with Cassette 400 NH hearth

The unusual design of the living room with bright accents - a purple sofa and a gold armchair, evokes mixed emotions - delight, surprise, interest. The living room strikes with imagination and non-standard thinking, as it differs from the generally accepted canons. The interior combines several styles - Loft, Vanguard, Minimalism.

The Cassette 400 NH fireplace with a decorative white frame takes pride of place in the central wall of the living room, which is laid out in decorative brick. The presence of an electric fireplace in the room balanced the interior, bringing refinement, sophistication and homeliness to it. nine0003

Modern style


Pictured: Contemporary design with Cassette 500 hearth

The house, finished in warm colors with the addition of natural wood, is ideally combined with an open-type Cassette 500 fireplace with firewood that simulates the burning of wood. The room feels warm and spacious, with no flashy accents or extraordinary accessories.

This is a peaceful living room where you want to spend time with your family - to have leisurely conversations, watch your favorite movies or read books. The fireplace blends harmoniously with the interior, bringing even more warmth and comfort to it. To create a relaxing atmosphere, the hearth is not installed in a special niche, but on a coffee table near the sofa, which looks stylish and unusual. nine0003

Oriental


Pictured: Oriental design with Westbrook Basket hearth

Interior for lovers of bright accents and oriental motifs. Getting into the living room, it seems that you find yourself on another continent - somewhere in Morocco or Cairo. Beautiful mosaics, painted plates, a Persian carpet on the floor, decorative pillows on the sofa, massive gold frames create the right entourage and cheer up the guests at home.

The noble style Westbrook Basket fireplace adds a European touch to the interior and makes it more calm and relaxing. The decorative frame framing the hearth matches the design of the entire living room. nine0003

Fireplaces of this series are a godsend for designers, as they can be matched with original portals that match the design of the house. In addition, they are environmentally friendly, as they do not emit harmful substances during operation, and also exclude the possibility of ignition, since they use technology that simulates a flame. A realistic fire in the fireplace creates a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

Beautiful fireplaces and living rooms

Today, there are many beautiful fireplaces on the market for every taste, so a modern fireplace solves not only the problem of heating, but also does an excellent job with a decorative function. nine0003

Installing a fireplace in the living room is the easiest way to fill the room with an atmosphere of comfort, to give it a touch of luxury. In such a living room it will be nice to spend time with loved ones or just relax after a hard day.

The main rule is that the fireplace must be designed in a common style with the surrounding space. The variety of designs, shapes and sizes will help you easily solve this problem.

An interesting and original version of the installation of a fireplace - installation in furniture. For this task, it is better to choose beautiful open cassette-type fireplaces. Ideal compact electric hearth Cassette 250 for small surfaces or Cassette 500, which can be with or without firewood. The line of fire of the Cassette 1000 will look more impressive, which can also be with or without decorative fuel, but keep in mind that this model requires much more space for installation. nine0003

These hearths are the designer's favorite choice when a living room needs a touch of spice. They are mounted in countertops, TV cabinets and even interior partitions.

In the photo: Fireplaces in furniture

Another popular option for creating a beautiful living room is to install a linear electric fireplace in a wall niche or install it in an original fireplace portal of a non-standard look. Such fireplaces can also be of various lengths, have a forced heating function or not. Particularly interesting are models in which transparent crystals with several backlight color themes are used as internal filling - everyone can choose the most suitable one for themselves. nine0003

Pictured: Linear fireplaces in the living room

Also, to create a beautiful living room, you can consider ready-made fireplace sets with electric hearths. They come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors. Such models will help to harmoniously complement the design concept and create a stylish accent in the room.

In the photo: Fireplace sets with electric hearths

Another interesting option for using a fireplace in a spacious living room is to use it as a kind of partition for zoning space. Here, again, you can take ready-made kits, for example, a Boxx fireplace with electric hearths of the Cassette 400/600 series. Or install a hearth, open or linear, in a special niche in the erected vertical structure. nine0003

In the photo: Fireplaces as space zoning

Whichever option you choose, the fireplace will certainly decorate your living room and help create a unique atmosphere of comfort and coziness.

Living room with a fireplace - the perfect interior decoration!

Furnishing a living room requires the utmost attention from every homeowner. Regardless of its area, layout features, number of residents, the room should provide comfortable conditions for relaxation for each family member. The impression of guests about the house and its owners largely depends on the decoration of this room. Now there is a great opportunity to complement the interior with a spectacular and important element - a fireplace. These designs have a magical effect on the mood, create a special atmosphere of comfort not only in the living room, but throughout the house. nine0003

The variety of modern fireplaces does not limit the choice of users. You can equip any living room with such a design, regardless of the specifics of the room, building. It is worth taking advantage of this opportunity to perfectly decorate the interior, to provide it with a stylish, spectacular look.

The fireplace has several indisputable advantages that allow you to transform the living room: nine0208

  • design can serve as an additional or main source of heat;
  • the right choice of style, type of fireplace allows you to emphasize the individual character of the design;
  • fireplace mantel allows you to successfully complement the interior with decorative elements.

    • Living room with fireplace becomes a favorite place for relaxation and good rest. This design creates a benevolent mood, a peaceful state, encourages philosophizing, reflection. This is important for a modern person living a dynamic life full of stress. nine0003

    The fireplace, which fulfills its direct purpose, will definitely gather all family members near it, who will have the opportunity to have a pleasant conversation, enjoying the warmth emanating from this hearth. In such a room, you can spend general entertainment, joint recreation, which necessarily contributes to cohesion, improving the atmosphere in the family.

    The presence of a fireplace in the living room transforms the room, gives it solidity and respectability. Such an interior will surely arouse the admiration of guests, increase the status of the owners in their eyes. nine0003

    The fireplace mantel can be an additional decoration. It is often used to demonstrate collectible items, spectacular decorative elements that will certainly be noticed.

    Variety of modern fireplaces

    The first fireplaces were designed for practical purposes. They conscientiously heated the room, could be used in cooking. In a modern house, the structure may not perform such a function. The main intended role can be decorating decoration. nine0003

    Regardless of the type of arrangement, a living room with a fireplace is sure to look attractive and harmonious.

    Different designs and types of fuel. In addition to the standard options: wood, coal, they can use gas or electricity. Modern manufacturers produce such equipment in a huge variety, in different styles, allowing each consumer to make a good choice. Therefore, regardless of the type of device living room with fireplace will definitely look attractive and harmonious.

    Today's fireplaces are distinguished not only by attractive design, but also by a large assortment. First of all, these devices are safe, easy to use. Fireplaces, built by qualified, experienced specialists, have been performing their intended function with high quality for many years.

    In the creation of solid fuel structures, heat-resistant glass is used, from which the firebox doors are made, which exclude the loss of coals and accidental burns. Gas equipment is equipped with automatic systems that turn off the gas supply when damage occurs. nine0003

    Apartment fireplaces

    Sometimes consumers think that fireplaces can only be found in a country house, a presentable mansion. This is a common misconception. Now you can choose wonderful fireplaces for the apartment.

    Many houses have ventilation systems that allow the installation of gas fireplaces and ensure the safety of their operation.

    Installation and connection of the gas fireplace may only be carried out by qualified, licensed persons. These devices:

    They burn a real fire and can be used for additional space heating.

    Most old houses do not have the possibility to install such gas appliances. In this case, an excellent option would be electric fireplaces for the apartment. These devices:

    Artificial logs are difficult to distinguish from real firewood at first glance. The magical effect of the flames is provided by dry alcohol.

    Fireplaces in country houses

    The owners of private houses, cottages have significant advantages in choosing fireplaces. You can install an electric or gas version. But most owners prefer to equip a real solid fuel structure. nine0003

    A wood-burning fireplace will perfectly decorate a living room, add solidity and comfort, allow you to enjoy the pleasant sounds of crackling logs, feel the cozy aroma of burning firewood.

    It is advisable to consider the installation of a fireplace at the design stage of the house. This will allow during the construction process to provide a place for its construction, the creation of a high-quality chimney system. Some owners choose a combined stove and fireplace design for their homes. Such a structure allows you to heat the house with high quality without creating a heating system. nine0003

    When choosing the type of construction, the following are taken into account: