It is obvious that installing a real fireplace inapartment - the process is quite problematic. Firstly, there is a ban on its installation depending on the floor on which the apartment is located. Secondly, you will have to go through many authorities at different levels to collect all sorts of permits for installation. Thirdly, the work itself is labor-intensive and requires professionalism.
Figure 1.The advantages of a built-in fireplace: imitation of a real fire at any time of the year, safety, attractive appearance. If there is a reason why it is impossible to install the device, but the dream of owning it does not disappear, then there is a good alternative - the opportunity to arrange a built-in decorative product or make its artificial imitation (false fireplace), externally little different from a real fireplace. It should be said right away what is meant by the term "built-in". This means that the fireplace insert is built into a niche specially equipped for this purpose (preferably in a load-bearing wall), after which the chimney is connected to it, and then insulation and cladding with heat-resistant gypsum fiber sheets are carried out. Convection grates are mounted on the erected wall and the ceiling is cut off. The portal with the fireplace insert is adapted using embedded elements. When a fireplace is built into a niche, its portal looks much more elegant, since most of it is recessed into it. As a built-in product, you can consider a gas or electric fireplace model. Fig. 1
What does the installation of an electric fireplace give?
Built-in fireplaces have a number of advantages:
Figure 2. When installing a false fireplace in a child's room, the back wall of the fireplace can be mounted using a slate board.
If you decide to opt forelectric fireplace model, you need to pay attention not only to the technical characteristics, but also to the decor of the product. The design of the fireplace can also be different. Return to the table of contents</a>
Decoration of a fireplace on an electric platform
The result of electric heating isa certain power supply system, so it is important to take it into account. It is better to place sockets close to the installation itself. This way you will not have to use additional cords, stretch them along the entire length of the room and spoil the interior. However, there are many options for hiding the extended wires.
Figure 3.A mirror on the back wall of the fireplace will add depth and effect. It is advisable to approach the choice of a place for arranging a fireplace in the interior of the apartment responsibly. As noted above, built-in fireplaces are placed in a wall niche. In this case, the wall should be chosen not only as a load-bearing one, but also as one located between the living room and the bedroom, for example, or between the living room and the kitchen. In other words, you should not arrange a fireplace in a wall that is adjacent to a neighboring apartment. Products that are built into the wall are distinguished by a special power supply system. To hide the electrics, you need to select suitable decorative elements. A wall perpendicular to the window is an ideal place for arranging a fireplace in the interior of the room. This is due to the fact that this way you can create an optimal flow of light and provide access to sockets. Return to contents</a>
Built-in falshkony in the interior
A pseudo-fireplace is a good reason forconcealment of wires and cables from the TV. In such a situation, it is better to place the TV directly above the fireplace shelf, and lead the wiring from the TV deep into the stylized fireplace structure, where the sockets and some equipment are concentrated. The benefit of a false fireplace is also in its other purpose: the upper part is used as a wall shelf. The firebox can play the role of an open shelving space. Sometimes the fireplace structure is supplemented with doors at the ends. Then the portal of the false fireplace can be turned into a place for storing small household items.
Figure 4. The space of the fireplace can be completely filled with logs. Here are some ideas for decorating a false fireplace in the interior of a room:
It should be noted that in the absence ofIf you don't have the opportunity to install a real fireplace in your apartment, you can always find a good replacement. The main thing is to show a little imagination or ask for help from specialists.
