Popular types of fireplaces and their features

The main traditional way of heating a home in Russia has always been a stove. In the 18th century, fireplaces began to appear in rich houses. This kind of hearth came to us from the West and gradually became quite popular.

Modern versions of the hearth are significantly different from their predecessors. Despite its beautiful appearance, the fireplaces in modern urban houses and apartments have long been replaced by a more practical method of heating.

It is worth noting that even at present, it is still difficult to imagine a country house without a beautiful home. A beautiful, original, stylish fireplace is the perfect decoration of any home.

Special features

Quite easily and simply you can choose the place for the location of the fireplace in any home, if you know the distinctive features of the designs of all varieties of this hearth.

It is necessary to distinguish several varieties of decorative furnaces, the distinctive features of which is the method of location in the dwelling:

Built. The advantage of this location of the hearth is to save space in the room. Minus - in the difficulties of installation. It should be noted that not always such a design for heating is provided for by the project of the room. Therefore, in order to install such a version of the fireplace, there is a need to make a place in the wall for the hearth and chimney.

Not always the thickness of the wall allows you to install a decorative oven in the place where we would like. In some cases, this leads to additional financial costs.

Wall hearth. A distinctive feature of this model of the hearth are large sizes. The wall structure occupies quite a lot of space in the room and is more suitable for spacious housing.

The plus of such a model of the hearth is that installation can be done in any already built room. For the exterior design of the structure, you can use any suitable materials.

Island fireplace. Plus, this model of the hearth - in the original appearance.However, it is necessary to take into account the negative features of such models. The design is quite large in size and is not suitable for small spaces. This model of the hearth gives significantly less heat than other models of decorative stoves.

Corner models of fireplaces. The most popular and common designs. They are notable for practicality, original appearance, they significantly save room space, installation of such models is quite simple. As an exterior design, you can use completely different building materials.

A distinctive feature of various options for the home hearth is the presence or absence of a door on the fuel hole:

Option of the decorative furnace without door with an open fire chamber.
The fuel hole of the fireplace is closed using a special door, equipped with mechanisms to make it convenient to open and close the firebox. The doors of such models are made of heat-resistant glass.

It is necessary to highlight another distinctive feature of fireplaces - a method of radiating heat:

Focal models emitting heat from one side, the most popular and widely distributed.They are characterized by simplicity of design and excellent heat dissipation.
Decorative stoves, radiating heat from both sides. Plus, these designs - in the original appearance. But it is necessary to identify a number of negative qualities of these models. Fireplace models that radiate heat from two sides are characterized by lower heat emission, an increased volume of necessary air. Accordingly, the area of the protected surface in front of the center should be much larger.
Variants of home sources, radiating heat from three sides. The disadvantages of such options are in a small heat transfer and a large area of the protected surface in front of the fireplace.

Kinds

Different types of fireplaces differ in the type of fuel.

The most common and popular are the various options for decorative stoves that use firewood as fuel. When installing a wood hearth model, it is necessary to consider some features:

the presence of the chimney greatly complicates the installation in apartments of high-rise buildings;
Installation of a wood fireplace is a complicated, time-consuming and costly process; it takes a lot of time and effort;
Before starting operation, the finished structure must be thoroughly dried;
it is necessary to install the chimney thoroughly and with high quality, since minor defects during the installation work - and the smoke from the hearth will go inside the room;

be sure to equip in advance a place for storing firewood;
careful observance of all fire safety requirements;
regular cleaning of the chimney and firebox from ash and soot.

Gas fireplaces - an economical and practical type of decorative stoves, a distinctive feature of which is good heat dissipation and the absence of a chimney. Installation of a design and the subsequent operation of a gas fireplace is much simpler, than wood.

To install these options decorative furnaces need permission of a special organization. Not recommended for self-installation of this designIt is better to entrust this process to specialists. Be sure to comply with all fire safety rules during the operation of gas fireplaces.

Electric fireplaces - the most practical and economical type of home.Such models are ideal for installation in modern urban apartments.

It is necessary to note several positive characteristics of these models:

various options of electrofireplaces differ in reasonable cost;
Every person can cope with the installation of this appliance;
the use of new technologies in the design of the device allows you to create the effect of real fire;

fireplaces are equipped with adjustable heating mode;
during operation of the structure, it is not necessary to clean the chimney and fireplace from ash and soot due to their absence.

Various options of electric fireplaces are suitable for operation in any premises. These devices are safe, economical and practical. Their main distinguishing feature is excellent heat transfer.

Bio Fireplaces based on modern technologies, with which the device burns real fire, without forming soot, soot, ash, ash and smoke. The design of the bio-fireplace model does not provide a chimney or hood.

Before you buy a biofireplace, you need to clarify some details:

The design of the fireplace is universal, so its model can be installed in any room;
ecologically safe fuel is used as a combustible material for bio fireplaces;
models allow you to choose any design of the fireplace;
Fire safety rules must be observed during the operation of such a decorative kiln.

Stove fireplace combines the technical characteristics of the stove and the properties of the fireplace. In the manufacture of the case of the model used sheets of steel and cast iron, the furnace is laid out durable refractory bricks. For the manufacture of the door of the furnace using heat-resistant glass. It is possible to heat such stove with the help of any kind of fuel: gas, firewood, brown coal.

The furnace fireplace has the distinctive features:

when installing this version of the design does not require the installation of additional foundation;
models are equipped with a special device for setting the required combustion mode;
the furnace fireplace possesses rather strong thermolysis;
categorically unacceptable use of coal in this model.

The most popular - cassette, steam, salt, American, with a steam generator, an ultrasonic and 3D fireplace. The cassette is more suitable for private homes, as well as floor models. The fireplace made of polyurethane must be equipped with air ducts. For lining use materials that will withstand high temperatures. The log should be the right size.

The height of the fireplace must match the parameters of the room. Purchased fireplace is best to choose with a clear outline. You need to be extremely careful with steam or infrared radiation. There should be enough free space for batteries.. The salt base system is considered the most complex.

The fireplace can be decorated with live decor, for example, flowers in water, or you can place a table with a vase and magazines next to it. The main function of the bouquet will be the saturation of air with oxygen.

Design

There are a lot of stylish and design options for decorating decorative stoves. The most popular and widespread - the classic version of the design of structures. Such models in most cases are made of red brick. The seams between the rows of bricks are treated with white paint. Such models of home hearth fit perfectly into the interior of the room, made in a classic style.

It is necessary to highlight models of fireplaces, the exterior of which is made with ceramic or marble tiles. This design fits into the Rococo or Baroque style. Visually, such models of home hearth look elegant and expensive, so they will fit perfectly into the interior of large rooms with beautiful furniture and beautiful interior decoration.

A beautiful option for the exterior of the home - with the help of modern decorative plaster. Modern decorative plaster can turn any fireplace into a work of art. Thanks to a wide palette of colors, various stylish elements of decor and the rich imagination of the master, a decorative stove will be a great addition to the interior of any room.

It should be noted that the various options for fireplaces are divided into four types according to architectural design:

Classic architectural style characterized by perfect outlines. For the decoration and exterior decoration of the fireplace portal, made in the shape of the letter “P”, natural wood, natural stone and its artificial counterpart, as well as marble, are used. You can put vases and candelabra on it.
Models of fireplaces, made in country style. The hearth portal is the letter “D”. A distinctive feature of such options is the presence of a wooden shelf located above the furnace. Almost always for the production of such structures using porous stone.

Fireplace options for the second floor, made in modern style, differ in strict outlines, the presence of a minimum number of decorative elements. Perfectly fit into the interior of modern premises. Placement can be any, as well as framing.
Models of fireplaces, made in the style of Hi-Tech. For them use modern building refractory materials. They allow you to create original and stylish models of decorative stoves.

The mantelpiece can be on the side. You can do it yourself. Order can be any. For masonry, use quality materials.

Tips and tricks

So, you decided to supplement the interior of your home with a stylish and original fireplace.

Initially, it is necessary to determine the purpose for which this construction is necessary:

As a decoration in the interior of the room.For these purposes, perfect electric or biofireplace. You can use these models as a reliable and practical heater in cool weather.
For additional heating of the dwelling.
As a full room heating. In this case, you can stop the choice on the stove.

When choosing the necessary model, you need to carefully study the specifications, carefully weigh all the pros and cons of the upcoming repair. The liked model of the furnace should differ in a practicality, reliability, ideally fit into an interior of the room. Installation and subsequent operation of the fireplace design should not create great difficulties.

It is important to assess your financial capabilities and the area of the room where the structure will be located.

There is a huge amount of fireplaces, they all differ in technical characteristics and design. Choose a suitable, reliable, economical, stylish and original model is quite difficult. Many decide to manufacture the fireplace with their own hands, someone prefers to buy a ready-to-use version of a decorative stove. In any case, you need to think in advance about all the details.Only then the fireplace will decorate the room and please with its appearance and warmth.