First idea about the fire place or chimney is a cold winter day and a warm home where the fire crackles in the fireplace. The fireplace or hearth has been a compulsory part of every house or living room - a place that invites gathering. Throughout the centuries, it has changed styles and appearances, and its presence enriches the space and gives the house a note of luxury.

Selecting a Fireplace

Today, there are various types of fireplaces and hearths on the market. When choosing a fireplace, it is essential to start by checking if there are preconditions for the use of a certain type of energy and a suitable chimney to which the fireplace can be connected. Therefore, there are fireplaces made of wood, pellets, or gas. If you prioritize aesthetics over primary function - heating - then the choice might be an electric fireplace or a bioethanol fireplace.

Designing a Fireplace

Once you have determined the type of fireplace you want, the design phase follows. If it is a fireplace that is connected to a chimney, the position of the chimney dictates the position of the fireplace. If it is a fireplace that does not require a chimney, there are no restrictions in space. The fireplace can be in a room on the central axis as a standalone detail or on the wall or it can be connected to furniture to integrate into the space. In modern apartments, it is most commonly installed on the wall next to the TV. The fireplace can be next to the shelves or under the shelf for decoration, directly next to a cabinet that forms the volume of the fireplace, above a sofa or a bench...

Wall-Mounted Fireplace

If there are no space restrictions, the fireplace can be placed between two rooms, freestanding, as some kind of partition, and thus create a cozy atmosphere on both sides. One very popular type of fireplace in interior design is also an imitation fireplace, also known as a false fireplace. It can be made in various ways: from wood, gypsum boards, cardboard, Styrofoam, wooden wall cladding, depending on the budget. There are also ready-made gypsum frames for fireplaces that can be easily attached to the wall and thus imitate a fireplace. They can have a classic look, a more ornate look with moldings or a modern look with flat lines. Such a fireplace can serve as a decorative shelf.

Decoration

An imitation hearth can be painted black to visually create depth or it can be filled with split wood for making a fire. It can also be used to hold books, small sculptures, vases, mirrors, plants... A very interesting detail are the candles and candle holders that can be placed under it and imitate a fire in the fireplace. The idea and inspiration for the design and decoration of this place can be an abundance of ideas and, depending on the season or holidays, it can always have a different look and enrich the space.

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Author: Ana Popović Vujović

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