Corner fireplaces in the interior of the living room take pride of place due to the variety of shapes and stylistic solutions. A hearth with a real or artificial flame attracts the eye, creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort and completes the design. In order for the fireplace to fit into the style of your home and make it unique, you need to choose its size, design and type of hearth itself. Read about how to do this in this article.
Corner electric fireplace in the interior of the living room
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Which hearth to choose
The firebox, or hearth, is the heart of the fireplace, but its choice is not only a matter of personal preference, the main role here is played by the ability to install and safely use one or another type of firebox. All hearths are divided according to their purpose into decorative and heating. Decorative fireboxes include some models of electric fireplaces and biofuel fireplaces, as well as false fireplaces with lighting. Heating fireplaces, depending on the type of fuel, are:
- Wood, also working on pellets and fuel briquettes;
- Gas;
- Electrical.
In turn, wood-burning fireplaces can be completely built of brick, or made in the form of a purchased firebox installed in a frame or portal made of wood, polyurethane, stone or fire-resistant drywall. Gas and electric fireplaces can be free-standing in the body, or have the form of a built-in firebox.
To choose the type that you need, you need to know the installation features of each individual type. Brick fireplaces with a wood-burning firebox require strengthening the floors or arranging a separate foundation, as well as connecting to a chimney. Gas fireplaces can run on liquefied or natural gas, therefore, they will need to be connected to a mains or cylinder, in addition, combustion products must be removed through a conventional or coaxial chimney.
The fuel for biofireplaces is bioethanol - a safe, environmentally friendly fuel that burns with the formation of water vapor. They do not need a chimney, it is enough to ventilate the room for an influx of fresh air. Electric fireplaces are powered by a household network, and only an outlet is needed to connect them.
Dimensions are also important - too large a hearth in a cramped room will look bulky, dominate the rest of the space. A small fireplace would be out of place in a spacious living room. In a small room with high ceilings, a large-format portal with a hearth will look better - it will visually expand the room. No less important is the color scheme, as well as the stylistic design of the appearance of the product.
Style must match the interior
Styles and decoration
When performing a design project by an experienced specialist, you don’t have to worry about choosing the right design for the portal, but what if you decide to install a fireplace with your own hands, and even choose how it will be - heating or decorative, it remains only to fit it into the interior? You will find the answer to this question in this section of the article - here the main design styles are considered.
Classic fireplaces
Unfading classics are always in fashion - this truth is known to everyone. A classic can be called a fireplace with a U-shaped portal and an open firebox, made of brick and finished with wood, stone, tile or cast iron. In the old days, heating devices were most often installed near the wall, but with the advent of new materials and technologies, more modern fireplaces have appeared that do not need to be installed in a specific place in the house and moreover, there are options that can be moved around the house without any hassle.
The classification of classic fireplaces is directly tied to eras and geographical location. For example, the English style is characterized by:
- have a minimum of elaborate decoration;
- made of brick with stone or wood trim;
- the firebox is small, open, with decorative elements;
- the floor is usually also finished with stone or its imitation;
- the color solution, as a rule, is close to natural: stones of various shades, stained wood, matte black cast iron.
English style interior made of light stone
More magnificent can be called classic fireplaces in the Empire, Rococo or Baroque style. Their feature is the abundance of decorative elements.Corner fireplaces in the Empire style are decorated with elements characteristic of the heyday of Roman classical culture: columns and consoles, decor in the form of sculptures of people or mythical animals, wreaths and garlands. A mirror is often included in the decor, giving majesty.
Empire style interior
Baroque fireplaces are usually installed in spacious halls and living rooms - an abundance of decorative elements with ornate shapes, ornaments and colors creates an accent that is too strong for a small room. The baroque style is characterized by splendor, rich colors and gilding, smooth lines that create a symmetrical pattern. An excellent choice for a richly furnished room decorated in dark colors.
Interior in the style of "Baroque"
Rococo - the style is lighter and more airy; the decoration of such fireplaces is done in light pastel colors. The decor is distinguished by asymmetry and smooth lines, they fit perfectly into bright living rooms with an abundance of windows and light furniture. For decoration in the Rococo and Baroque styles, mainly natural materials are used.
Rococo style interior
Art Nouveau fireplaces
This is a modern variation of classic fireplaces, which has retained the U-shaped form of the portal. When decorating in the "modern" style, it is allowed to use any materials: traditional stone and wood, tiles, polyurethane, modern fire-resistant glass, cast-iron elements. Classical lines and ornate décor are successfully combined with modern finishing materials to simplify the installation and make it more accessible to anyone.
The combination of modern materials and classics - Modern style
Hi-tech - the choice of modern people
The desire of modern man to minimize, functionality and conciseness has given rise to a style that has become very popular. Hi-tech is clear lines, symmetry and manufacturability. High-tech style is distinguished by the strictness of forms, small dimensions, high-tech control and safety. These include decorative and heating electric fireplaces in a strict metal case, gas built-in fireboxes. Shine of metal, glass, maximum automation and no unnecessary elements. This style is often used in office spaces or modern studio apartments.
Conciseness and minimalism - high-tech style
Country style - rustic
Rustic fireplaces resemble a Russian stove - a rectangular or arched firebox is framed with brick or stone trim, often there is a firewood rack under it, and the sides smoothly turn into shelves. The general front view resembles the letter "D". To finish such fireplaces, natural materials or their imitation are used: stone, clinker tiles, metal decor - all these materials go well with the wood trim of the house. The carved wood top shelf and side shelves are decorated with rustic household utensils. Thanks to this design, the living room acquires a cozy look, stylized as a country house.
Rustic style - ideal for a country house
Where to place a corner fireplace in the living room - advice from experienced designers
To successfully fit a corner fireplace into the interior, you need to know a few basic rules.
- Heavy fireplaces made of brick or cast iron must be installed on a sufficiently solid foundation.If you are not sure about the bearing capacity of floors, be sure to contact professional builders for calculations.
- Do not install a chimney and connect the main gas without special knowledge. Besides. Wood or gas fireplace you will have to coordinate with local supervisory authorities.
- Do not place it in front of windows or front doors. For a fireplace with an open firebox and a chimney, this threatens with drafts, and the decorative flame of an electric or biofireplace will be imperceptible in direct sunlight.
- Do not place fireplaces where they interfere with the passage through the room. Choose a different corner or scale down.
- If there are small children or animals in the house, the heating fireplace should be surrounded by a stable high grate that ensures safety, a decorative screen or durable glass.
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Of course, there is no dogma in the design - the main thing is that you like the interior and please your eye. Corner fireplaces in the interior of the living room can have mixed features that are characteristic of several styles. Do not be afraid to experiment - and perhaps your unique style will become the founder of a new direction in design.
