When planning the decoration of rooms in your ownhome, most people think about adding unusual elements. One of the most popular decorations is a fireplace in the living room interior, since it acts not only as a decor, but also serves as a full-fledged heating system for this room.
The fireplace in the living room not only acts as a decoration, but also serves as the heating system for the room.
Choosing a fireplace for the living room
Before choosing this interior element, you need to understand its varieties. The most popular are the following types:
- electric fireplaces;
- gas fireplaces;
- fireplaces on firewood.
The first type functions without a source.fuel. Despite the fact that such devices operate on electricity, they are no different from the real thing. An electric fireplace is considered one of the most economical devices. In addition, it is quite easy to maintain, since there is no need to clean the chimney and fuel chamber from accumulated soot. This option is suitable for decorating the interior of apartments located in multi-story buildings within the metropolis.
Electric fireplace diagram and dimensions. Advantages of electric fireplaces:
- low cost;
- ease of maintenance;
- convenient installation and connection;
- imitation of a realistic flame;
- there is no need for chimneys, exhaust ducts;
- there is a control panel.
Traditional fireplaces require a wood burnerheating. Considering all the advantages of such heating systems, in the process of planning a building they require knowledge of some nuances, without which it is impossible to carry out competent installation. For example, in multi-storey buildings it is quite difficult to arrange chimney channels, which are a mandatory attribute of wood-burning fireplaces. Installation of wood-burning devices will take a lot of time, since their installation in the existing interior is not an easy task. Such fireplaces need proper care, since you must always pay attention to the cleanliness of the chimney pipe and heating chamber, and also provide a room for storing wood. Gas devices need constant fuel in the form of natural gas. They recreate a realistic flame and do not require much effort for installation and maintenance. The cost of gas fireplaces is lower than traditional ones, in addition, they heat the room much better.
Drawing of a gas fireplace.If the building has a centralized gas pipeline, the installation of the device will be cheaper. Before installing such a device as a decorative element of the living room interior, the following features must be taken into account:
- installation should be carried out after obtaining the appropriate permission from the housing and communal services;
- Installation should be performed by a qualified specialist, since there are many nuances, without which a fire hazard situation can occur;
- in the process of installation, additional pipelines are provided, which act as an exhaust channel;
- for a burning fireplace you need to constantly monitor.
Often used to decorate a living roomunique false fireplaces that create a realistic imitation of combustion chambers. They have many different types, designed for any room styling. Depending on the type, false fireplaces can be realistic, conventional and symbolic. The first ones completely repeat the size and design of real heating devices. They can accommodate burners and bio-fireplaces. The second ones are equipped with a special screen in which a regular electric fireplace can be mounted. The third ones are a regular picture of the appropriate size, which is placed at the bottom of the wall and has purely decorative properties. Return to contents</a>
Fireplace in the interior of a modern room
Heating devices are increasingly used inas a decorative element in the living room, as they draw a person's attention to themselves, creating beautiful flames that remind of warmth and comfort. The modern market offers a huge selection of decorative fireplaces made of materials such as natural stone, metal and even marble.
Scheme of operation of a wood-burning fireplace.When choosing the desired type, it is necessary to take into account that it is best not to furnish the room where the fireplace is installed with bulky furniture. At the same time, it is necessary to remember that the optimal range of walls in the living room is considered to be light shades. Near the heating device, you can place a small couch or similar furniture together with a wooden table. It is recommended to hang a picture above the fireplace, the size of which exceeds the screen of the heating device. When choosing a fireplace, it is necessary to remember that the minimum area of the living room for installation should be 20 m2, and the floor surface should be highly durable. Return to the table of contents</a>
Design solutions for the interior of the living room with a fireplace
Heating devices have been an indispensable element in the design of guest rooms since the Middle Ages.
A gas fireplace is perfect for a city apartment, as it can be vented directly to the street or to the ventilation.
The most common design solutionis a living room combined with a dining room or kitchen. A fireplace is built into the wall between the rooms, designed to heat both rooms. Return to contents</a>
Interior of the guest room with fireplace and home cinema
For safety reasons, the installationIt is not recommended to place a home theater and a heating device in the same room. However, the living room is a room where all family members gather, so placing a home theater has long been considered a mandatory design solution. Experts do not recommend hanging a TV directly above the fireplace, as this can worsen the situation of household appliances, affecting their performance. The best solution would be to hang the TV on the opposite side of the fireplace. In this case, safety precautions will be observed, and the flame will not distract from watching TV. In conclusion, it should be emphasized that fireplaces are an indispensable design attribute for decorating a living room. They give extraordinary coziness and fill the room with natural warmth, not to mention the beautiful flames, the contemplation of which calms the nervous system.
