Today, a classic stove is rarely used to heat private houses; special gas equipment is more often used, which is much more efficient, cheaper and operates automatically. At the same time, looking through sites dedicated to construction, the eye willy-nilly, but stops at the photo of the stove-fireplace, which is quite justified: a person can look at the fire for an infinitely long time, it fascinates, bewitches and allows you to plunge into your thoughts, into your inner world.
Just warming up by an open fire on a cold winter evening - what could be more pleasant? We can say with confidence that the fireplace stove will never lose its relevance and will always enjoy well-deserved popularity among owners of private houses.
In this review, we will cover some points that you need to know before deciding to build a fireplace in your own home.
Let's make a reservation right away: we will not mention here electric fireplaces or other modern designs that do not rely on generating heat in a way other than burning solid fuel - wood, i.e. which is not an ordinary fireplace stove for a wood-burning home.
Main design features of fireplace stoves
First, let us note: experts distinguish a fireplace in its pure form, which is a special kind of heating device with an open firebox (the name “fireplace” itself comes from the Latin word caminus, which means “open fire”) from combined devices: fireplace stoves.
In addition to classic ones, there are fireplaces with a closed firebox - they are much more efficient, but more complex in their design.
Well, as we noted, there are combined fireplaces and stoves that allow you to enjoy an open fire and at the same time effectively heat the room.
As a rule, a long-burning fireplace stove can be of the following type:
With a bed. This massive stove is suitable for a house with a large area, since the structure itself is quite massive, which, in turn, increases energy efficiency - a large mass takes longer to cool down.
Wall-mounted. Such a compact design can be installed in a house of any size, while it heats two rooms at once: the one directly in which it is located and the adjacent one through a common wall. The main disadvantage of such a stove is the absence of a hob.
A massive fireplace stove installed in the middle of the room. Such a stove, as it were, divides the space of the room; it is quite massive and therefore can be installed in a room of sufficient size.
There are other options, combined and exotic.
The main advantage of fireplace stoves is that they can operate separately: if special heat is not required, you can heat only the fireplace or stove, and in the case of particularly severe frosts, you can use both the fireplace and the stove simultaneously.
The shapes of fireplace stoves can vary significantly: from square to complex designs with many angles.
In terms of their functionality, they can perform only a heating function or also combine the function of a stove.
Features of choosing and planning a future furnace
Before you start installing a fireplace stove with your own hands, calculate the power required for it, starting from the fact that 10 square meters of area will require 1 kilowatt of power. The result obtained must be multiplied by a factor of 1.3 (to compensate for all losses on the partitions).
In the vast majority of cases, wood is used as fuel, but there are models of stoves that also burn coal.
It is important to consider: for the stove to operate, a chimney is required, the operation of which determines the efficiency of exhaust gas removal and the quality of the fuel combustion process, and therefore the planning and installation of its structure must be approached with the utmost seriousness - your safety depends on it.
Fireplace stove installation location
Choosing the installation location is a very important step. If the stove is installed in the middle of the room, then it seems to divide the room into separate zones, and they, subsequently, can be decorated individually.
If the stove will be installed near a wooden wall, it is necessary to provide a heat-resistant separating gasket, for example made of asbestos or other non-combustible material. In this case, brickwork, ceramic tiles or other similar material are suitable.
Distinctive features
Electric fireplaces or bio-fireplaces are usually installed in the apartment, because... they do not require the installation of a chimney. In a private house you can afford a full-fledged wood-burning fireplace-stove, which gives a special warm atmosphere. Depending on the interior design, the fireplace is installed:
- angular;
- wall corner;
- wall front;
- rotary (“island”);
- built-in
When choosing a fireplace-stove, you should decide in advance how much space it will heat and whether water supply to other rooms is needed. For example, Romotop Tala stoves are designed for rooms up to 220 sq.m., while easily fitting into modern design, compact, reliable, and manufactured using innovative technologies.
Do not lose sight of whether the chosen stove has a fireplace type:
- Various directions of the chimney;
- Regulators for secondary and tertiary air supply;
- Double walls;
- Cold hands;
- Large viewing glass;
- Burners for cooking.
The most common model with these characteristics is Ferlux Lava. Not only is it multifunctional, but its production uses shaped castings to give it a luxurious appearance.
It is better to choose the location and type of fireplace at the stage of building a house; in this case, you can pay attention to closed built-in fireplaces, attached semi-open ones or open island ones. A closed fireplace-stove is a classic option, but requires fairly thick walls. The most economical option would be semi-open fireplaces, which can be wall-mounted or corner. Open fireplaces have the most disadvantages:
- can only be located in large rooms with high ceilings;
- when using them, there is a high probability of fire;
- low efficiency of heating the room.
If you plan to install a fireplace stove in a finished house, then a cast iron or steel stove is the ideal option.
Features of the living room interior with a fireplace
If they talk about a room with a fireplace, many people imagine a room with an ancient interior, which was typical of centuries-old estates. But this is a rather outdated idea. In the modern world, a large selection of fireplaces allows you to choose an option that suits your style and characteristics. Those who want to decorate the interior of the living room in a more modern design can easily find and choose the fireplace that will perfectly complement the furnishings of the room and become its real highlight.
Fireplaces made in high-tech style are especially popular. They are made in the form of a painting. Its placement requires a special niche in the wall. For its construction, you can use drywall. In this case, fireplaces in the interior of the living room, photos of which can be seen on many Internet resources, will not be economical, because the manufacture of such a design requires the presence of quite expensive materials. To complement these fireplaces, other attributes typical of the high-tech style are used. This may be the presence of any small details with a chrome coating, elements made of glass, or stone.
Inset models are a less expensive version of fireplaces in the living room. They will look very organic in a room whose interior will be made in the Art Nouveau style. Also, such an insert model will become a bright accent of the room, the design of which is made in the style of minimalism.
The most traditional look is found in fireplaces found in a classic room. This is the case when you need to build the hearth of the fireplace into its lining. Natural wood or stone cladding has a very solid and respectable appearance. When choosing it, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the interior. To decorate a classic fireplace, you can use various decorative items. For example, decorate it with candlesticks, figurines, photo frames, vases that harmonize with the overall interior of the room. To create a cozy atmosphere in the room, you can place a soft furniture set, a table for magazines, or a small soft rug around the fireplace.
A corner fireplace will complement and decorate a classic interior very well. Its main advantage is the ability to use it in living rooms with a small area. For even greater space and space savings, a TV can be placed on its flat top. But during such placement, all attention will be focused on the TV, and not on the fireplace. Various decorative figurines and clocks would look more appropriate in a classic living room.
Metal
This is a universal heating device for both cottages and dachas with a small area. Metal fireplace stoves have their advantages:
- they quickly heat the room;
- compact in size;
- safe to use;
- you can observe live fire;
- high heat transfer efficiency with low wood consumption;
- the variety of design and design allows you to install a fireplace-stove in the interior of any style;
- can withstand high temperature changes.
A metal fireplace-type stove is something that anyone can afford for a private home or cottage. On the one hand, it is an indispensable assistant in heating the room and preparing food, and on the other hand, it is an element of the interior, near which it is always pleasant to gather with the whole family. This fireplace can look simple and understated, or it can have intricate molded patterns.
What is a stove - fireplace?
Photos of the fireplace stove can be seen on the online store website. This is a long-burning heating device, so the heat will last for a long time or over a large area of the room. It is usually made of two materials: wood cladding, and a frame made of cast iron or steel.
Long-term combustion is ensured by the presence of a smoldering mode. This option will please budget-conscious owners.
Before purchasing, you should study the rating of the equipment. There you can look for the optimal copy in terms of parameters and price. It will be important for women to evaluate the appearance of the product. Everything should be harmonious and functional.
You can also look at photos of ready-made solutions for decorating curtains in the interior shtora.guru and perform the correct design and color combination of designs
Stone
Economical, time-tested, made from environmentally friendly materials - all this is about the traditional Russian stove. It began to appear very often in modern interiors, only now it is both practical and stylish.
If space permits, then a full-fledged large stove is installed to heat the entire house, which has benches, compartments for cooking, ovens for storing firewood and dishes. For a dacha, a corner stove of a more modest size, but which can easily cope with heating one room, is suitable.
The design of a brick oven may vary depending on its purpose:
- For kitchen. In this case, it is better to equip the stove with an oven and a cast iron stove.
- A stove with a spacious, warm and cozy bed is suitable for the bedroom.
- For the living room, you should choose a stove design connected to a fireplace.
- To divide the interior space. Then one part of the stove will serve as a stove in the kitchen, and the second part will serve as a fireplace for the living room.
Features and benefits of the oven
The main difference between stoves and fireplaces is that they heat the room using the walls of the smoke ducts, while the fireplace heats only using the radiant energy of the fire.
The Russian stove in the kitchen interior is used not only for heating, it has additional capabilities:
- Used for preparing all kinds of dishes.
- It is equipped with a bed-bed, which is considered the best place to relax.
- Used for drying various clay crafts.
The fire operating in the stove is covered by a damper, and the chimney has a complex trajectory - such features determine the level of heat transfer.
The stove, unlike fireplaces, does not warm up so quickly, but having accumulated heat, it uses it gradually and evenly. The massive structure radiates heat from its body. In addition, the design of the furnace includes a blower, which allows you to control the air supply and save fuel.
Metal stoves-fireplaces
Metal fireplace stoves have the ability to heat the air much faster than brick ones and are easier to connect to the chimney. In addition, they can be easily installed directly on a floor insulated with layers of stone, metal sheets or ceramic tiles, which will ensure fire safety. A fireplace stove is a modern heating device that combines the possibility of observing a live flame and the safety of a closed fireplace.
The fireplace stove is characterized by a good level of heat transfer; its power can reach up to 20 kW, thus, even without using the full power of the fireplace stove, you can warm up a room of approximately 30 square meters. This will require only 4 kilograms of firewood, unlike an open fireplace, which would require 5 times more wood. This is achieved by heating - a fireplace stove, unlike a regular fireplace, warms up the surrounding air. You can improve the heating of a room by relying on the principle of convection - if you install second walls of metal, ceramics, stone near the firebox, then the cold air, heating up, rises, accelerating the heating of the entire room. That is why these ovens are also called convector ovens.
The part of the stove made of steel must be painted with silver or black heat-resistant paint , and the outer cladding can be of any colors and materials. Thanks to this, they harmoniously combine with any interior details, even the most modern ones, for which modern models of fireplace stoves were created.
Types of stoves
Russian stoves have firmly taken their place in modern interiors. It is rare to find identical options, since each master offers his own method of masonry, although the internal structure of the structures rarely differs. Such structures are classified by size and additional elements in the structure.
You can select models based on the shape and placement of the bed:
- Classic options include a stove with a transverse bed. In this case, the bench is located between the pipe and the mouth.
- The bed behind the firebox is called longitudinal. In this case, the resting area becomes wider and there is room for storing firewood.
Heating stoves also differ in their pre-furnace. In the usual version, the stoves and fireboxes are located on one side, and steps lead to the stove bench.
An interesting model is a fireplace stove in an interior with a firebox. In this case, the stove and fireplace are combined in one design. The stove can be placed in the kitchen, and the fireplace can be placed in any other room.
If such a structure is placed in the corner of the building, it will be able to heat three rooms at once.
A stove and fireplace look especially natural in the interior of a wooden house.
This option is suitable for decorating a mixed style: the fireplace part is suitable for a classic interior, and the stove will fit into the Russian, country or ethnic style.
Cast iron models
If preference is given to classic stove heating, then you should choose a brick stove. But if you are choosing a heating option for a small house, then a cast iron stove running on solid fuel would be an excellent solution. Such designs are characterized by ease of maintenance, low cost and long service life. Cast iron models have the following advantages:
- Small size.
- Stylish and modern design.
- Efficiency is more than 85%, which reduces fuel consumption.
- No foundation is required for installation.
- The device can be easily transported to any place.
- Mechanism for adjusting combustion intensity.
- Multifunctional design.
Such heating stoves are susceptible to corrosion, so there should not be high humidity in the house. Cast iron structures can be used for heating, heating and cooking, or in the form of fireplaces.
Types of household stoves
Furnace designs are divided into several varieties. They differ in the heating method and the marking of the cast iron from which they are made. These include:
- simple potbelly stove;
- stove-fireplace;
- cooking and heating structure;
- sources of long-term combustion.
A potbelly stove is a budget type of heating structure. It consists of two compartments, one of which contains firewood, and the other contains combustion waste. These zones are separated by cast iron grates. At the back there is a recess for connecting to the chimney.
The oxygen supply is provided by a small damper, which is located at the bottom of the ash pan. The size of the cast iron stove is about 100 cm long and 85 cm wide. It is capable of heating a room with an area of 17 m2. To reach the maximum temperature, about 30 minutes of continuous burning are required.
Fireplace-shaped stoves have a beautiful appearance. They are used as a decorative element. Thanks to them, the interior space acquires a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Unlike a potbelly stove, they can heat two rooms. The front part is made of tempered panoramic glass. The ash compartment is located at the bottom of the structure.
When choosing cast iron stoves for your summer cottage, it is recommended to pay special attention to long-burning designs. The main task of such models is maximum heat transfer.
The efficiency of such a structure is about 55%. This is enough to warm a living space of 40 m2.
Modern models have additional elements that significantly expand their functionality:
- water circuit. It allows you to connect an additional heating radiator;
- large panoramic glass. It allows you to freely add fuel to a burning compartment;
- compact damper for regulating oxygen supply;
- oven;
- additional compartment for storing firewood.
In addition, the kit includes additional accessories: a poker, a metal ash scoop, an iron plate for installing a cast-iron stove on the floor.
Furnace finishing options
Do not underestimate the decor - it determines how well the stove will look in the interior and the indicator of its thermal efficiency.
The following options are used for finishing:
- Traditional solutions include cladding with clay mortar. Such a mud stove will fit perfectly into the decor of a rustic kitchen or into a Provence-style interior.
- The tile finish consists of elements that are similar to ceramic tiles, and inside they have a fastening in the form of a protrusion, which is called a rumpa. This option is an excellent solution for a luxurious interior.
- Tiles are considered an economical option. In this case, products created by pressing with double firing are used. This type of product is called majolica.
- Terracotta tiles imitate stone designs. Similar products come in square and rectangular shapes.
- The design of the stove is done using clinker tiles. This cladding is durable and reliable.
- The most budget-friendly options include decorating with plaster and paint.
- The most labor-intensive option is the use of natural stone.
The combined finish looks good. On the kitchen side, the surface can be tiled, and on the living room side, with stone.
Cladding is a troublesome and costly task. In some cases, it is easier to hide flaws or add an accent with simple decor. You can arrange cast iron pots or ceramic dishes, hang embroidered towels or hang bunches of herbs.
Next to the stove you can place a stand for firewood, a woodpile, a grip and other accessories.
What interior style will the stove look like?
Wood-burning stoves look stylish in Russian-style interiors. The best style design using stoves is manifested in the following directions:
- The style a la Russe allows you to create the atmosphere of a Russian home. The design is complemented by traditional elements in the Russian style: towels, brooms, samovars and spinning wheels. This home interior uses a white stove.
- The room in the style of a Russian hut is decorated with wood. The stove can be made of brick or plain. You can use blue or white tiles with gold. Tile coating is suitable for brick surfaces.
- Decoration in the style of a Russian mansion involves the use of original carvings and bright colors.
It is important to choose the right place to place the stove. Most often, such structures are installed in living rooms or kitchens. When decorating the interior of the living room, you need to allocate a central place for the stove.
The hearth is the main source of heat around which the rest of the furniture is installed. You can decorate your living room in a rustic style. In this case, use materials made of wood.
The fireplace stove looks harmonious in the interior of the living room.
To make the stove look impressive in the living room interior, you should use simple furniture. A massive stove can divide the space into zones. This option is relevant for large living rooms.
The kitchen interior is perfect for installing a stove. A rustic design is best suited for this design. Wood finishing is used for the walls and ceiling. If the kitchen is small, then you should use a light color palette for decoration.
With a skillful approach, even an old stove will look great in the interior of a country house. To do this, cracks are removed from the surface and old plaster is removed, and then a new finish is made.
Using heating stoves for country houses, you can create an original and colorful interior that will bring a cozy and homely atmosphere to any home.
Stove-fireplace in the interior: the best photo examples
In country houses, fireplace stoves are most often installed in living rooms and kitchens. Although you can put it in the bedroom, and even on the veranda. Depending on the size and configuration of the room, the fireplace stove is placed along the wall, in a corner, in a niche, in a wall or in the middle of the room. It can be faced with decorative ceramic tiles or stone. This will not only emphasize the aesthetic merits of the item, but will also increase the heat transfer time.
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Stove-fireplace in the living room interior
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Stove-fireplace in the kitchen interior
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Stove-fireplace in the bedroom interior
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