Design Your Free-Standing Fireplace
February 22nd, 2011
There is no doubt that fireplaces become the popular décor of a modern family. I can not think of anything more peaceful and relaxing than sitting next to a fire with dancing flames and the sounds of popping embers.
There are mainly two types of fireplaces, the embedded one and free-standing type. Embedded type is usually a wood hearth stove or fireplace insert built into wall with its surround a fireplace. A free-standing type of fireplaces does not mean that you can move them about without a lot of work. Generally speaking, they stay in a pot with the location of the chimney.
Although a free-standing, it still has many choices for you to design. The most usual design styles include the contemporary, traditional, country and ultra modern. As heating equipment, wood or gas is the conventional fuel. So find out a proper space is what should be considered first, but not to be too far away from the center of your room so as to have a balanced heating radiating.
The materials of a free-standing stove are often cast iron, stone, brass metal and other medium as well. You can choose the right color to better match your home design, for it is not just meant as a heater but also a dominant décor, which will add you room a romantic and warm mood. Chimney is not the only stove accessories, the choosing of mantels, windows and doors are important too, which influenced the whole appearance of your free-standing stove.
And many of free-standing fireplaces have a heater with a fan or blower to circulate the air. These models often have the remote control with them. The materials are often lightweight materials which are resembled of the real texture. The advantage is that such stoves do not take in too much space. The artificial flames are realistic, which seemed like you can really feel its heat. Plus, this type has variety of styles and color for you to choose, which satisfied many fireplace lovers. Alternatively, you can choose one simulates the old potbelly type stoves which have been around for many years.