The fireplace in the interior is the center of everyone's attention. If earlier a fireplace could be imagined exclusively in a country house, today this stereotype is completely destroyed. The modern design of this beautiful decorative element allows it to take the most honorable place in a city apartment. Today the range of fireplaces is presented in a huge variety. In order to choose the right beautiful model that will become a real home decoration, you need to familiarize yourself with various features.
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Styles
According to stylistic affiliation, fireplaces can be conditionally divided into the following 4 types:
Classic style. The main difference between a fireplace belonging to this style is the presence of a U-shaped portal. The portal is the upper decorative part of the fireplace, which is usually made from materials such as wood, metal, cast iron or marble. Cast iron is often used in the decoration of English fireplaces; elements of sculpture or a bas-relief are mainly used for decoration of the traditional type
Country… The word "country" itself is translated from English as "province" or "village". For a fireplace belonging to this style, a D-shaped portal is characteristic. Another distinctive feature of the Country style hearth is the presence of a timber beam placed on top of the portal. The outer shell of the smoke exhaust duct in products belonging to this style is usually made of gypsum. Country style, as a material for making a fireplace, prefers porous stone
Modern… The Modern style is based on the elements inherent in the classic style. However, the design idea of this direction allows you to combine a fireplace with a modern design of not only residential premises, but also offices. These combinations are distinguished by their novelty and preservation of harmony in the interior. Modern style hearths have the shape of a rectangle or semicircle and occupy a vertical space from floor to ceiling
High tech… The high-tech style, which appeared not so long ago, embodies modern high technologies. Fireplaces belonging to this stylistic direction are very different from their predecessors. Models representing the high-tech style are made of materials such as concrete, fireproof glass, fireclay, periclase and, oddly enough, water. High-tech fireplace designs can be extremely surprising and unusual
Overview by purpose
The most beautiful fireplaces in the world delight and attract rapturous glances. In order to properly design a living room or adapt a fireplace on the street of a private house, you need to understand the classification of beautiful fireplaces by purpose:
Wood-burning… This type of fireplace is considered the most homely and cozy. Having settled down near a beautiful large hearth in a family circle, you can have a great time and relax. A wood-burning fireplace requires a large area for the location of the hood and chimney, therefore this type of fireplace is suitable only for a private house or a penthouse. In addition, a wood-burning fireplace will not only decorate the interior, but also independently heat the room
Electric… Models of this type do not need an exhaust system and a chimney arrangement, they work by consuming electric current, which is certainly an advantage. An electric fireplace will become a real decoration of a cozy city apartment. But, of course, competing with a wood-burning fireplace, an electric one is inferior, because nothing can replace a real flame and the sound of crackling logs. The advantage of an electric fireplace is the possibility of heating the room, when this function is turned on. In addition, an electric fireplace is much cheaper than a wood-burning one
Biofireplace… Such a modern invention as a biofireplace allows a real flame to be present in the house, while without feeling the smell of burning. The biofireplace performs its work by burning biofuel. During the operation of this fireplace, water vapor and carbon dioxide are released in a minimum amount, which is comparable to the burning of several candles. The only drawback of using this fireplace is the high cost of biofuel
False fireplace. This option is an imitation of a fireplace. You can make it yourself, using the materials at hand. For the construction of the portal, you can use drywall, stone, wood and much more. The beauty of a false fireplace depends entirely on the imagination of a person. You can decorate the portal with candles, firewood, garlands, a Christmas house or lanterns
Installation methods
Corner fireplace. This type of installation is the most popular among others. This arrangement fits perfectly into the interior, due to the ability to place an armchair or sofa in a semicircle. The design of the fireplace portal can be made absolutely differently - from stone, metal or lined with a cast-iron frame. The chimney of a corner fireplace is usually located in the wall of the living room. The chimney surface is optionally decorated with decorative plaster or natural stone
Wall mounted fireplace. This type of arrangement implies the presence of a fireplace near the wall, protruding beyond its contour. A wall-mounted fireplace can be equipped indoors at any time without spoiling the overall interior. The portal of this fireplace is made of refractory bricks, artificial stone or tiles. A wall-mounted fireplace takes up a lot of space, so it must be located in spacious rooms
