Features of interiors with fireplaces
Today, fireplaces in the interior of a private home are not uncommon. They give it a special warmth and comfort, helping to get away from boring and monotonous space planning. And if quite recently the installation of such an element had to be done at the stage of construction of suburban housing, modern fireboxes can be installed even at the stage of completion of repairs.
To implement a functional design, it is necessary to take into account the shape of the room. Everything matters: the volume of space, the existing layout and even the arrangement of furniture. It is recommended to choose a place for the fireplace in such a way that its presence does not interfere with the practical use of the room being described. It must have a cozy seating area in a private corner, and not on the walk-through heel. The fireplace should also not be placed in the passage, otherwise it will be impossible to sit comfortably near it and admire the sparkle of the fire. The fireplace should not be installed close to the front door, nor should it be installed near a window.
Successful location of the fireplace Source mebel-vkysa.ru
Types of electric fireplaces by location in the interior
The simplicity of the device provides another major advantage of electric fireplaces: the ability to install anywhere in the team.
The photo shows electric fireplaces for an apartment in the living room.
Products are classified first according to the method of installation:
- built-in - the structure is built into a wall or even furniture . It is impossible to change its position without dismantling the walls. Such models are very impressive, but their installation takes time;
- stationary - placed in a niche or located near a wall, for example . While not fully portable, they still allow for transfer to another location;
- mobile – a model initially designed for constant change of location . Its dimensions are, as a rule, modest, its weight is small, but the highest demands are placed on its design: after all, the product is visible from all sides.
The photo shows a portable electric fireplace in the living room interior.
The installation method limits placement in a certain way.
Another classification of fireplaces is related to this - according to the method of location:
- wall-mounted - a typical design that is placed along the wall and imitates a real hearth with the greatest accuracy . As a rule, these are stationary massive models with richly decorated portals. Can be built into the wall. This solution is most often used in modern interiors;
- recessed - essentially a modification of the wall one . This model requires a niche. After installation, only the decorative frame and imitation of the firebox remain visible;
- hanging - small flat models that are mounted on the wall . Often they are purely decorative and do not heat the room;
- Corner electric fireplaces are becoming increasingly common in living room interiors . The corner of the room is difficult to use, and this location of the hearth solves 2 problems at once. The design can be either stationary or built-in. Such a hearth can be designed in a variety of ways, especially since placement between two walls allows you to construct both symmetrical and asymmetrical models of different configurations;
The photo shows corner electric fireplaces in a city apartment.
- double-sided – built-in fireplace . The fireplace is placed in the interior wall or partition in such a way as to provide a view of the “flame” from both sides. A very effective and interesting solution, but only allowed in a modern interior;
- island - portable or stationary model with a panoramic view of the “fire” . You can place it in the center of the living room, near the TV, or in the center of the recreation area.
Pictured are island fireplaces in the living room.
Such a variety of design features allows the electric fireplace to be used both as a decoration and as an interior tool. The ceiling is the only place where it cannot be installed, and only because a suspended biofireplace looks more impressive.
Types of existing fireplaces
A competent choice of fireplace model will play a fundamental role in the design of the living room. The offered assortment is so diverse that it is very difficult for the average person to navigate it. It is important to simultaneously take into account the principle of heat radiation, the type of fuel used for heating, and the design style.
When drafting the interior design of a living room in a house with a fireplace, experienced designers start from the design of the stove itself, its firebox or the visible part of the portal. The facade can be made very laconically, decorated with tiles or tiles, decorative paintings that can become an accent part of the design.
It is important to take into account the presence of the components of the firebox, pay attention to what the smoke collector, chimney looks like, and whether the fireplace has a built-in wood burner. There are models on sale with a special shelf for firewood. It must be played up in the design of the room. Sometimes an additional cabinet is attached to the front of the fireplace, or a large wooden shelf is placed above its surface. On the side there is a small table, similar in style to the design of the fireplace insert.
Fireplace with wood shelf Source pinterest.com
When choosing a specific solution, it is important to consider several parameters. One of them is a variant of the hearth design. There are models with a corner, wall-mounted, or built-in firebox arrangement. Island fireplaces look very original. Each design option has its own characteristics.
For example, installing a wall-mounted fireplace will take up a lot of space. You can only consider purchasing this option if the living room in a private house is large. But such a stove is the easiest to fit into the design of a country house; it integrates perfectly into classic and modern interiors. Typically, brick or stone, as well as ceramic tiles, are used to decorate the portal.
Wall-mounted fireplace in the living room interior Source yandex.ru
For owners of small living rooms, corner fireplaces are most suitable. You can decorate them in different ways, placing soft chairs or a corner sofa around them. In this way, a cozy relaxation area will be formed.
A built-in fireplace differs from a wall-mounted model in that its chimney is built into the wall. It is possible to install such a fireplace if you install the stove equipment at the stage of building a house. Then it will take up little space in the living room, if the wall where the hearth is located is additionally highlighted during decoration, it will turn out very beautifully. This type of fireplace design in the interior of a country house always looks impressive. This solution is often used when implementing the concepts of modern style trends.
Built-in fireplace in the living room Source pinterest.com
Island fireplaces are rare and look very interesting. This choice is only suitable for spacious rooms. They have less heat transfer than the models described above. Island fireplaces often serve only a decorative role. Their hearth is visible from all sides, so the seating area can be located in a circle.
When choosing a fireplace model, it is important to consider the type of fuel used to light the fireplace. A special, incomparable atmosphere is created by the crackling firewood. They are the ones who are able to provide maximum heat transfer, but if there are small children or pets living in the house, using a wood-burning fireplace will be dangerous.
Even compliance with strict operating rules cannot ensure absolute safety. From this point of view, models built into the wall, raised high, will help to find a compromise in a situation where the fireplace acts as part of a single heating system for a country house.
Light island fireplace Source stroj-grad.ru
Biofireplaces running on alcohol perform only a decorative function in the living room interior. Electric fireplaces are more suitable for city apartments. Because of their artificiality, they do not look appropriate in a private house decorated with wood.
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Electric fireplaces in stylized living rooms
Classic living room design requires adherence to style when choosing interior items. Baroque, Rococo, Victorian, Renaissance are distinguished by relief stucco with gilding and complex floral patterns. Twisted pilasters, carved porticoes and crowns made of polyurethane molding stylized as plaster, marble or wood are used as false panels for a built-in or recessed electric fireplace. Its shape should correspond to the classical canons - a rectangular portal with an open firebox (photo).
The rustic, Provence, and country style in the design of the living room will be emphasized by a small or medium-sized fireplace with a D-shaped portal. The main goal of this direction is to create a comfortable environment combined with functional naturalness. A wall, corner or recessed hearth is decorated with untreated wood, sandstone, and shell rock. To facilitate the work, false panels that imitate natural materials are used.
In the Russian version of the country style, a corner or recessed fireplace is decorated with smooth painted tiles.
The practicality of urban high-tech, modern, and techno styles influenced the design and functionality of electric fireplaces. A minimum of decor and restraint of colors in the strict lines of the portal. Metal, glass and plastic in design. Ultra-thin body with false firebox for wall-hung and built-in models. High technology in simulating a burning flame and controlling the heating mode.
Bionics is a relatively new design direction characterized by the absence of corners and straight lines in the interior of living rooms. The natural style is characterized by smooth curves of natural materials in the design of partitions, openings, and furniture, which copy objects of living nature. A tree trunk protruding from the wall, a frozen stone stream, a transparent drop hanging in space - the natural frame of a hearth in the bionic style (photo).
When choosing a fireplace for a specific interior, you should take into account the shape, size and style of the surrounding furniture.
The color of the portal and decorative frame should contrast with the decoration of the walls and be combined with the decorative elements of the living room.
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Design styles
The interior of living rooms with a fireplace in the house will look organic and aesthetically pleasing if the design of the fireplace matches perfectly with the design style of the room. Most often, the designated housing is decorated in country style. It is characterized by the presence of rural motifs, so when facing the fireplace it is necessary to use stone or brick. Ceramic samples and wooden shelves can emphasize authenticity. Metal fireboxes also fit organically into this style. They certainly become the central link, a decor that invariably attracts attention.
Hearth as an element of country style Source remontantenn.ru
The living room, decorated in a chalet style, is close in spirit to the first stylistic direction. Such interiors are reminiscent of the decoration of houses built in the Swiss Alps. A large amount of wood is used in the decoration (beams on the ceiling, rough boards on the floor, large panoramic windows). In this case, it is recommended to decorate the fireplace with natural stone, the color of which will echo the shade of the wooden finish.
A Scandinavian-style living room cannot boast of an abundance of decor. It is designed in a laconic design; light finishing materials are used to decorate the walls, floors and ceilings, so the fireplaces are decorated with white ceramic tiles. Sometimes the portal is simply painted over. If it matches the tone of the walls, the largest decorative element dissolves into the interior and becomes neat. The installation of a finished metal firebox with a laconic design helps to emphasize its presence. If you can highlight it around the perimeter with a molding whose color matches the color of the main trim, it will turn out beautifully.
Living room with fireplace in Scandinavian style Source legko.com
High-tech is characterized by smooth metal surfaces. Here you can actively use glass and plastic with a glossy shine. Such materials cannot be used for lining a hearth with a live fire. Therefore, bio-fireplaces are often installed in the interior of a living room designed in a high-tech style.
Living room design with electric fireplace
A variety of electric fireplace models in terms of appearance and portal design material fully meet the requirements of modern fashion. Depending on the interior design of the living room, it is not difficult to choose an electrical appliance that suits all parameters. First of all, you should pay attention to the overall dimensions of a particular model.
There are several sizes of electric fireplaces:
- standard – 520x620hx240 mm;
- wide – up to 1000 mm;
- extra-wide – up to 2500 mm.
When installing a fireplace in the living room interior, you should take into account the ratio of the room area and the size of the device. The proportions of pieces of furniture and a stylized heater should be harmoniously combined with each other. In a room with an area of less than 25 m2, it is more appropriate to install a small corner fireplace, as in the photo.
Living room studios with a zonal arrangement of furniture can be equipped with your own island, double-sided or built-in fireplace model. A fireplace in the form of a partition between the dining room and the relaxation area will allow you to rationally divide the room and use the device for heating and lighting the entire studio space. A small model can be built into a false portal under the TV opposite the soft headset.
A spacious living room in a full-length apartment requires the installation of a large electric fireplace with a massive portal. These can be built-in, recessed or wall-mounted models, depending on the style of the room. Installation of the hearth and design of the frame is easy to do with your own hands.
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Design design taking into account the location of the fireplace
The layout of the room plays a big role in choosing the design of the living room. If it has a fireplace, you should always start from it. When the hearth is located in the center of a small room, its design should be very laconic and fairly restrained. The fireplace will become the semantic center, so visually it should stand out. The furniture in such a room will be located around the fireplace.
When the hearth is in the center of a large hall, you should not visually divide the room into clear functional zones. In such situations, only those living rooms that are decorated with a design rich in small objects look good. You can arrange accessories in different ways.
You can decorate the walls, floor and ceiling in a subtle way, highlight the fireplace with textured material, place bright decorative elements around it and organize a cozy seating area. There is an option for decorating a large living room in exactly the opposite way. Then you need to use discreet finishes to decorate the walls and fireplace, and distribute bright elements throughout the room.
Fireplace in the large hall Source chrome-effect.ru
In the interiors of a country house, you can often see a layout in which the living room is combined with the kitchen. The design options for such rooms where the fireplace acts as a separation between two zones look interesting. In this implementation, his shelf can act as a bar counter. When choosing this interior design option, you need to purchase a hearth, the firebox of which can be viewed from different sides. Metal fireboxes with three sides of glazing meet these requirements.
When there is a bay window in the living room, it is recommended to place the fireplace on the right or left side of it. In this case, armchairs and sofas are placed along the glazing. Neoclassicism is chosen to decorate the rooms.
Fireplace in a room with a bay window Source tapetus.pl
Very often in country houses you can see a combination of a living room and an entrance hall. A solution often used here is to place the fireplace under the staircase. Then it is recommended to use bright finishes to decorate the hearth portal. Otherwise, the fireplace will simply get lost and become invisible.
Living room furniture with fireplace
The presence of a fireplace in the house allows you to admire a live fire, so the interior filling should be done in such a way that everyone present can enjoy the flame. To achieve this goal, parallel planning is best suited. With it, sofas are placed opposite each other, and a coffee table is placed between them; corner models of sofas can be used. Then the free side can be occupied by soft chairs.
Two sofas opposite the fireplace Source newww.info
If a small fireplace model is used, and the hearth itself is not the central element of the decor, it is proposed to place two soft chairs and a floor lamp on a high leg next to it. The chairs can be turned to face the firebox or placed sideways to it. In the first case, you can sit comfortably and watch the logs crack; in the second, you can read a book and warm your body.
Maximum comfort can be provided by ottomans placed next to the chairs. You can put your feet on them. A cozy rocking chair would look good in such a corner. Any interior item should be located at a distance of one and a half meters from the firebox. This is the main safety requirement for its use.
Rocking chair in front of the fireplace Source census.ru.net
Decor for decorating fireplaces
A fireplace is a decorative element, but sometimes it needs additional decoration. Its portal can accommodate paintings, posters, shelves for books or photographs. You can hang one large mirror on it and attach a plasma TV.
Placing a TV in a living room with a fireplace is a challenge. These two items belong to different historical eras. Usually, if there is a fireplace in the hall, then there is no place in it for modern household appliances. But today I can’t live without her. Therefore, you have to puzzle yourself and find the most optimal place for it.
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The video shows several ideas for the layout of a TV and fireplace:
The correct option for placing the TV in the living room with a fireplace Source tornhouse.ru
The wall opposite the fireplace is not the best option for placing a TV. When watching it, the fire will create glare that can interfere with enjoying the movie or your favorite show. The most successful way is to place a corner sofa and mount the TV on the wall opposite it or next to the fireplace at a safe distance from it. Then you can simultaneously enjoy the beauty of the fire and watch TV comfortably.
