Today, many people are increasingly striving for theirorigins, often expressing this desire in interior design. Thus, ecological finishing materials and design styles have become extremely popular, involving the use of stoves and fireplaces in the interior. But no one will argue that it is almost impossible to install a real fireplace in a city apartment, but electric fireplaces in the interior can be an excellent solution to the issue of giving the room coziness and sophistication.
Photo 1.A fireplace built into a plasterboard wall does not take up space in the room. Electrical appliances, which are now offered to consumers in a large number of options and types, are not only fashionable design accessories, but also quite practical devices that help warm the room in the off-season or winter cold.
Features of installation of electric fireplaces
Today, electric fireplaces are divided according to the type of installation in the room and can be:
- outdoor;
- walled;
- embedded;
- attached;
- prefabricated (with a portal).
Photo 2.A wall-mounted fireplace should be installed at a height of 1 meter from the floor. Each type is selected depending on the characteristics of the living space where the device will be installed. Thus, in the interior of a room with a lot of furniture, a device with a voluminous portal will not only look out of place, but also take up a lot of space. Here it is advisable to choose a compact fireplace that will fit well into the design. It is better if it is built-in, since this is the location of the device that will take up the least usable space. Built-in fireplaces are usually installed in niches specially prepared for this. An example of such an arrangement can be seen in photo 1. There are certain rules that are undesirable to violate when choosing a place to arrange an electric fireplace. First of all, you cannot place it opposite a window, lamps, TVs and other light sources, as this will significantly reduce the effect of imitation of the fireplace.
Correct and incorrect placement of a fireplace inroom. In apartments with a small area, you can consider corner electric fireplaces in the interior. Even with a large volume, they will not visually take up much space, and the flame effect of such a device will be more realistic. It should be taken into account that the deeper the hearth, the more realistic the imitation of combustion will look. Wall-mounted devices are recommended for use in rooms where it is possible to free up a wall for an electric fireplace, without occupying it with any other interior items. Typically, devices of this type are located at a height of about 100 cm from the floor, which allows for better viewing after switching them on. Wall-mounted devices look like the one shown in photo 2. Return to contents</a>
Electric fireplaces and stylistic directions in design
Today, almost any fireplace can be successfullyfit into the interior of the room, using numerous framing options made in one style or another. For example, to install the device in a high-tech style room, aluminum or plastic wide panels are used; for the retro style, you can choose a fireplace made in the form of an old cast-iron stove, etc.
For an electric fireplace you can makefalse construction made of gypsum board. It is important to remember that to create harmony and comfort, it is extremely important to match not only the style, but also the overall design of the room. The materials used to create the fireplace should match the materials and colors of the walls, floor, accessories and other interior items. Considering this, in a room designed in accordance with modern trends, you can install an electric fireplace in a modern style. Such devices have frames made of smooth or polished materials (wood or plastic), which go well with almost any type of surface, from stone to plastic panels. In order to emphasize the features of a country-style room, you can use a device with a finish made of natural or artificial stone. Natural colors will look harmonious here: brown, sand, gray, etc. If an electric fireplace needs to be installed in a classic room, the finish should remind of luxury and solidity. For example, you can use a frame made of marble or marble. Preferred colors: brown, white or emerald. In addition, you can use a cheaper option, aging the artificial stone and giving it a natural appearance. Return to the table of contents</a>
Choice of arrangement of fireplaces depending on the purpose of the room
Photo 3.The distance between the fireplace and the furniture should be at least 30 cm. As noted above, modern electric fireplaces in the interior can serve not only as a beautiful accessory, but also as a source of heat. In order to achieve maximum efficiency of the device, it is necessary to install it correctly. In this case, the purpose of the room plays a decisive role. If it is necessary to arrange a fireplace in the living room, then, regardless of the size, it is installed in the corner or near the wall perpendicular to the windows. From both a design and engineering point of view, this is the most successful place. After all, the device should be located so that nothing interferes with its view for either family members or guests who are received in this room. Upholstered furniture can be placed either opposite the fireplace or perpendicular to it, placing the sofa about a meter from the device. An example of such an arrangement is shown in photo 3. A coffee table, bookcases and a nightstand would also be appropriate here. The floor can be covered with a soft carpet. In the interior of the bedroom, the fireplace should create an atmosphere of intimacy and romance. In order to have a good view of it during rest, it can be placed opposite the bed. Both floor and wall fireplaces will look harmonious here. Both can be built into a portal with a small shelf that matches the bedroom design, which can be decorated with family photos or cute trinkets. Return to contents</a>
Electric hearth by feng shui
Nowadays, many owners, when arranging the interiorapartments, try to adhere to the Feng Shui direction, which, according to Eastern traditions, can bring prosperity and luck to the house. It is not surprising that fireplaces in the interior can be located according to this direction. Thus, the southern part of the apartment will be successful for the hearth. There should be no water taps or pipes, or entrance doors nearby. Otherwise, the energy emitted by the fireplace can evaporate outside. According to Feng Shui, the ideal location for a fireplace is in the kitchen or in a studio combined with a kitchen, where the main element is fire. It is also good to place fireplaces in corners, where, according to Feng Shui, negative energy accumulates. A fireplace, even an electric one, can neutralize this energy and cleanse the room of negative influences. No matter how the electric fireplace is located in the room, according to Feng Shui or not, it can become a magnificent decoration of the interior and a means of giving it coziness and sophistication. At all times, a burning fireplace has served as a symbol of family happiness, and it can become one in a modern apartment. And a competent choice of device and its design will give the room that originality that all guests visiting the house will envy.</ ul>
