Modern fireplaces: types and ideas of design

 Modern fireplaces: types and ideas of design

Currently, fireplaces are becoming increasingly popular. And if initially they were installed mainly in living rooms, now they are placed in that part of the house or apartment where people spend a lot of time, that is, in the kitchen. Such a decision can be considered interesting and rather bold.

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But how to choose the fireplace hearth so that it blends harmoniously into the interior of the dining area? First of all, you need to navigate with the option of a future acquisition.

The following factors must be taken into account:

  • feature of living space;
  • its area;
  • technical safety standards.

Today on the market there are several types of fireplaces.

Classical

The first type of solid (wood) fuel - one of the most common. It is understandable, live fire can not catch the eye. Being close to such an interior item, you feel comfort, warmth and peace of mind. The crackling sound of logs also has a beneficial and relaxing effect on the human condition.

A fireplace with a cooking surface, the functionality of which consists not only in heating the living space, is also widely spread; it can also be used for cooking.

But unfortunately, the owners of apartments do not have the opportunity to install such a center, since it requires the installation of a separate smoke duct.

Also, the disadvantages of such a source of heat include the fact that it is rather complicated to maintain, it always requires a large amount of firewood that needs to be stored somewhere. In addition, the installation process itself is quite time-consuming. Therefore, the classic options are placed mainly in country cottages as a subject of decor, and not to warm the house.

Gas

Alternatively, you can use a natural gas stove, because for its operation does not require solid fuel and thanks to the injection burner the flame is real. Today, manufacturers also produce mobile versions of such facilities, which, if necessary, can be moved. But, before installing the gas device, it is required to coordinate this issue with the management company, since there is a danger of spontaneous gas leakage if installed incorrectly.

Electrofireplace

This is the most acceptable variation for the dining area. It is eco-friendly, reliable, easy to use and warms up the room quite well. Naturally, such a unit is unlike a genuine center and is just a copy of it, but despite this, this design is very organically combined with other objects and is suitable for both cottages and for most apartments.

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They are an excellent alternative to home fire.

Imitation of the present construction will favorably emphasize the advantages of the apartment and hide its disadvantages.

Fireplace portal

The external component or, in other words, the portal is made from various materials, such as plastic, ceramic tile, wood, stone and marble.Structures located in front of the wall, as a rule, are decorated with natural or artificial stone. Sometimes they are covered with natural wood, thus creating an imitation of genuine stoves. Products made of composite materials, such as cast marble, as well as electric fireplaces made of glass-ceramic and tinted glass, look very impressive.

Any portal must meet the following requirements:

  1. Exclusion of any possibility of ignition of the main part of the building during the operation of the fireplace hearth.
  2. Ensuring the safety of furnace owners during its use. That is, when installing an electrical heat source, protection against electric shock should be made.

Other characteristics, such as dimensions, material, style, location, provide design solutions that can be used to improve the environment.

Therefore, if you have chosen the appropriate type of fireplace, you need to decide how best to place it in the dining area.

Furnace location

When placing the fireplace hearth, you must first get acquainted with the recommendations for installation:

  • wood or, as it is also called, the English fireplace must be installed in such a way that the chimney is straight;
  • when determining the space for placement, it is necessary to take into account the direction of air flow, excluding those places where there are drafts;
  • the best location is the wall, which is located at right angles to the windows;
  • a rest corner should be located so that it is comfortable to be near the fireplace hearth.

So how best to arrange a fireplace for a harmonious combination with other furnishings?

Here are a few placement methods:

  1. Island, that is, in the form of a separate structure. In this case, the installation is done in the center of the room, which visually divides the kitchen area and the living room into two components. This variation is very practical in terms of space heating.
  2. Fastening on the wall. This method carries out the installation of both gas and electric fireplaces in accordance with the design features.
  3. Outdoor location. The most familiar placement, which is typical for both classic and gas or electric fireplace.
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Style

Once you have decided on a suitable option and the location of the future structure, it is necessary to analyze how harmoniously it will fit into the environment. It is important that the design organically complements the dining area. And only with this approach, the design decision on making changes is justified.

There are many different styles that can be guided when choosing a model of the furnace.

Classic

As a rule, classic-style fireplaces are built into the wall, so only the combustion chamber and the U-shaped entrance are decorated. The decoration can be made of melanite, marble or onyx. Molding, frescoes and columns are used as decorative elements.

English style

The stove must be located in the center of the room, and a rest corner is organized around it. Such designs resemble the classics. They are also made in the form of the letter “P”, but unlike the classics, rectangular shapes prevail here. No intricate jewelry. A distinctive feature is an impressive portal, decorated with ceramic tiles, metal products or precious wood.The combustion chamber is small but quite roomy.

Provence

This direction is characterized by a natural appearance and lack of excesses. In the process of designing such a fireplace takes into account any detail. The color scheme is mostly calm pastel colors. Sometimes the effect of aged paint is applied. The final coating is done with tile, natural stone or glazed tile.

It is rare to find designs decorated with precious woods.

Country music

The memory of a country house, the comfort and warmth of a family hearth are characteristic features of the “country” style. Such furnaces are characterized by massiveness and impressive dimensions. The front part resembles the letter “D”, there is a storage for firewood at the bottom, and above it is a firebox. Such fireplaces are installed in the presence of a large free space. As fuel, they use logs or gas, so a chimney is needed. Such furnaces are decorated with natural quartzite, brick or wood.

Modern, minimalism and hi-tech

For those who like to combine business style with the romance of a country house, there are several directions:

At the heart of the fireplace hearths in the modern style is a classic stove with the main components, but a modified form. Marble, granite, natural stone or metal are used as materials for decorating the fireplace hearth.

Today, the minimalist trend is very popular. A characteristic feature is the lack of decoration. First, the base is made: a combustion chamber and a chimney, then they are hidden behind a decorative panel that turns into a component wall.

The result is a feeling of open flame space.

Such foci can be placed at any distance from the floor in accordance with the design project.

On the basis of constantly developing technologies, high-tech style fireplaces are made from cutting-edge materials. This direction is characterized by straight lines, pronounced boundaries, the ability to regulate the intensity of the flame, the presence of afterburn systems, and the tabletop are of bright color.

Such furnaces can be made in the form of a coffee table or retractable shelves in which the combustion chamber is placed. There is a huge variety of forms of fireplace hearths: rhombus, prism, ball, pyramid or truncated cone, which are mounted on the wall or to the ceiling.

There are unusual rotating fireplaces, with a waterfall and others. For this style use tempered glass and metal. For fireplace extracts use the same building materials.

In general, we identified the key points that should be guided when making a decision on purchasing a fireplace for kitchen space and its proper planning. You can choose any option if you have a combined kitchen with a living room or a studio apartment.

For outdoor kitchen of a private house you can also choose one of the versions. The summer veranda also in many respects has sufficient dimensions for such a heating device. Even despite the limitations, any person can find a suitable fireplace.

Otherwise, follow your tastes, preferences and fantasies.

You can find out how to build a brick fireplace with your own hands from the video below.

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