When you are decorating your home, you want it to becozy and beautiful. One of the most important rooms is the living room. It must be properly decorated, and also create a pleasant and warm atmosphere. You can achieve special coziness and warmth in the room with the help of a fireplace. This item has been used for many years to create a special atmosphere of romance and warmth in the room. Today, in almost every house or apartment you can come up with an interesting design and interior of the fireplace room. The main thing is that everything in the room is harmonious and combined. To do this, you need to know some features of the correct placement of the fireplace.
A fireplace in the hall will not only heat the room on cold evenings, but also provide a pleasant place to relax after work.
Tips for placing a fireplace
There will be one desire to install a fireplace in the hallis not enough. If the house is private, then it will be much easier to implement this idea. In this case, a real wood-burning fireplace can be installed. Of course, it is desirable that the room is large and spacious. Another condition is a strong floor that can withstand a heavy structure. If we consider an apartment, then you can install alternative types of fireplaces, such as electric, gas, etc. Externally, they look no worse than a wood-burning one, but are safer to use. There are several tips to help you install a fireplace correctly:
Options for placing a fireplace in a room.
If you follow these tips, the overallthe view and warmth of the fireplace room will please you and your guests. You can place a sofa, an armchair and a small table near such a product. Here you can communicate with guests and enjoy the beautiful view. If desired, you can place a TV in the same room, it should be installed near a perpendicular wall. Otherwise, it will distract too much attention. Return to contents</a>
Kinds of fireplaces and their furnish
Types of fireplaces for a private home.In the design of fireplace rooms, the type itself will play a big role. Its choice must be approached competently and thoughtfully. The main thing is that such an item fits into the overall interior of the room. For this, there are various finishing options. Depending on the design, it can be marble, natural stone, glass, metal, etc. Despite the wide variety of finishes and taste preferences of the owners of the house, when choosing a fireplace, you should be guided by which of them is most suitable in a given situation. So, if you plan to buy a fireplace for an apartment, then it is better to choose electric products or false fireplaces. Return to contents</a>Popular Wood Burning Fireplaces
Figure 1.A wood-burning fireplace with a closed firebox is safer than one with an open firebox. Wood-burning fireplaces have been used to heat fireplace rooms since ancient times. Today, they do not lose their popularity. You can install this type in your own home or cottage. Many country houses are equipped with this type of product. In this case, the fireplace serves as the main accent in the interior of the room. It can be decorated in accordance with the overall style of the room. In addition to the fact that a fireplace is often used as a heating element in halls, it has great aesthetic value and affects the comfort. Many people are attracted to this product by the sound of crackling logs and a real fire, which is pleasant to look at. When equipping a wood-burning fireplace, you must also make a place to store firewood, which will fit into the overall interior. A wood-burning fireplace can be open or closed. Each of them has its own characteristics. In the first case, the firebox will be open, and in the second, it is protected by heat-resistant glass. A similar product can be seen in Fig. 1. A closed fireplace will be safer, but not everyone is happy with this option. Return to contents</a>Modern electric fireplaces
Figure 2.An electric fireplace is an ideal option for apartments where it is not possible to install a wood-burning fireplace. You can decorate your apartment with an electric fireplace. This option is perfect for multi-story buildings. Since it is not possible to make a firebox here and, accordingly, install a real wood-burning fireplace, this is one of the most convenient options. Electric products are no less attractive in appearance. There is a wide variety of them, so there will be no problems with the choice. Fig. 2 shows a similar option. Electric fireplaces have their advantages. Firstly, they are safe, because the fire here is not real. Secondly, such a product has a rather aesthetic appearance. It will look best in a modern interior. In addition, such products are the easiest to operate and can be easily adjusted according to the temperature regime. Return to the table of contents</a>Decorative false fireplaces For hall decorationA fake product can be used with a fireplace, but only an imitation. There may be no heating materials here, and candles and a mirror will replace them. Inside, there may be materials such as stones, decorative firewood, flowers, photographs and other decorative elements. This fireplace will only have its appearance in common with a real one. In fact, it does not burn, and this option suits modern styles. Fig. 3 shows one of the possible uses of such a product. Return to the table of contents</a>Convenient corner fireplaces
Figure 3.To decorate a decorative false fireplace, you can use candles, a mirror or stones. Corner fireplaces are installed mainly in small rooms. They can be small in size and fit well into the corner of the room. Such a product can be used in any room with a fireplace. It can fit classic, modern, country, baroque, etc. Everyone can choose the product that suits them best. In front of such an interior item, you can place upholstered furniture and a table. Since it will be in the corner, you can comfortably sit here with a cup of coffee and enjoy the view of the fire and a pleasant, enchanting atmosphere. A good example of a corner arrangement is shown in Fig. 4. Here, you can see notes of classic style and a cozy atmosphere. Return to the table of contents</a>
The design of the living room with a fireplace depending on the overall style
The choice of a particular type of fireplace will make all the differencedepend on the overall style of the room, the furniture and other interior items placed in it. Everything must be selected so that the fireplace does not look out of place in the room, but fits in organically. For this, there are some design rules that must be followed and adhered to.
Figure 4.A corner fireplace significantly saves space in the living room. The choice of a certain type of fireplace will depend entirely on the overall style of the room, the furniture placed in it and other interior items. Everything must be selected so that the fireplace does not look superfluous in the room, but fits in organically. To do this, there are some design rules that must be followed and observed. If the living room is decorated in a classic style, then the furniture here should be soft, with upholstery in warm colors. An option with leather furniture or upholstery with a noble pattern is possible. Low tables, bronze candlesticks, tapestries and a beautiful antique chandelier are also characteristic of this style. A fireplace with a marble or stone finish will fit perfectly into this style. You can put beautiful accessories on it. They can be small figurines, books, vases or clocks. When decorating a living room in a country style, the fireplace must be made of stone or untreated wood. Additionally, it can be decorated with candlesticks or photo frames, decorated in the same style. The room itself should be decorated in warm colors. Furniture and textiles can be brighter. A checkered pattern and light patterns go well with this style. Along the wall where the fireplace will be, you can place several cabinets with glass doors. Stylized dishes are installed in them. If you want to decorate the living room chicly and luxuriously, you should give preference to the Baroque style. The fireplace in this case can have bizarre and unusual shapes. Its design should also be luxurious. Pictures with gilded stucco are hung on the walls, and the windows are decorated with heavy curtains with tassels and fringe. Furniture decorated with gilding suits this style. Electric, gas or false products are more suitable for modern styles such as high-tech, modern, etc. They can have modern features and contours that will allow them to fit perfectly into the design of the room and become its center. When choosing a fireplace, you should always be guided by the style in which the room is decorated. Otherwise it may look ridiculous and out of place.
