False fireplace in interior design

Many people still associate the fireplace with home comfort and family warmth. But in order to create an appropriate atmosphere at home, it is not necessary to install a cumbersome portal with a firebox, which has to be filled with firewood.

Falshkamin can become a highlight of almost any interior, because it has many advantages over the classic wood-burning hearth:

• Simplicity. This design is easy to install and maintain. Even those who have never dealt with the installation of fireplaces or stoves will be able to cope with this task. It can be easily decorated with your own hands or supplemented with a neat shelf. It is not necessary to follow the lead of traditions and make the fireplace bulky and abundantly decorated - you can give preference to the option in the minimalist style or a neat model with candles instead of living fire.
• Compactness. Installing a full-fledged fireplace is a lengthy process. And such a device takes up a lot of space. But there are no such problems with an artificial structure, since its dimensions are not so large. False fireplaces are compact and neat. In addition, when installing them, it is not necessary to violate the integrity of the wall or ceiling.

• Security. Open fire is bad jokes. Therefore, a full-fledged fireplace can be a source of danger, and not just a place to rest. The imitation of the hearth, in turn, is as safe as possible. In artificial fireplaces, fire is most often completely excluded or replaced by a barely noticeable flame of candles.
• Cheapness. Installing a compact false fireplace, whatever it may be, will in any case be cheaper than installing a full-fledged structure or an electric fireplace. It can be made from almost any material. Chipboard, drywall or foam concrete will do. It pleases those who like to save money, and the fact that self-installation will also reduce costs.
• Original appearance. The abundance of materials that can be used to create a fireplace is also good because there is an opportunity to experiment with the appearance. You can move away from the classic idea of ​​the hearth and decorate the portal with flowers, pebbles or branches. Since there is no live fire in the firebox, nothing threatens the decorative elements and they can please the eye all the time.

In general, it can be concluded that artificial fireplaces are very good and practical. They can be safely installed both in a private house and in an apartment, where, it would seem, there is absolutely no place for such luxury as a home with a massive portal.

Falshkamin is a concept that combines several different designs used to decorate a room.

These include the most realistic fireplaces. They are remarkably similar to real ones and traditional materials are used for their installation and decoration. These include brick, stone and gypsum.

Such designs often imitate ancient fireplaces, they are richly decorated with stucco moldings. They even make a fire in them, which, of course, is not real. To simulate a burning fireplace, biofuel is used, which feeds the burner. After it, there is no waste at all.This is very convenient, since you do not need to constantly clean the firebox and the space next to the fireplace. No annoying soot is formed on the walls either.

But everything cannot be completely perfect. These fireplaces have their drawbacks. They are quite obvious, because such beauty simply cannot be cheap. Therefore, those who want to acquire such a fireplace should be ready to shell out decent money for it.

Cheaper, but therefore no less beautiful are the so-called conventional fireplaces. This word denotes fireplace portals in which there is no fire. Instead, they put candles there or put some things to fill the void. It always looks original and beautiful. So, for example, a candle fireplace can be installed in the bedroom so that there is always a gentle romantic atmosphere.

The last type is decorative fireplaces. They can be used both in the center of a room and in a corner due to their compact size. A decorative fireplace can be embossed, or, as in the tale of Pinocchio, painted on the wall. Lovers of a living flame will not like this idea, but if there is no other way out, and you want to decorate the house, then you can try this option.

From all three of these options, you can choose the one that suits both the price and the size. You need to make sure that the fireplace does not have to be huge and expensive to please with its appearance.

In addition to traditional materials, for the manufacture of an artificial fireplace, you can use others that at first glance seem completely inapplicable in this type of work.

False fireplaces made of bricks are an expensive pleasure that not everyone can afford. But this design looks as natural as possible. The base is laid out from ordinary brick of light or dark shades. This process is not complicated, you can cope with it yourself. In this case, no one will bother to do everything exactly as you want.

Brick looks luxurious on its own and does not need any decorative additions. A simple wooden shelf is enough to create coziness in the house.

The second most popular option is polyurethane. This material is not used to create full-fledged fireplaces, but "decoration" from it is quite possible to make. Both in a private house and in an apartment, such a decorative element will look organic. The portal can be of any size, the shape is also made at the discretion of the owners of the premises.

And all kinds of decorative elements help to make this simple box more like a real fireplace. You can decorate it with all kinds of columns or even half columns. Also, neat shelves or moldings are made next to the fireplace.

Another material that can only be used to create false fireplaces, but not full-fledged structures. A home made of drywall and polystyrene can only be used to decorate the room and certainly should not come into contact with live fire in any way - this is dangerous.

Drywall has many fans primarily because it is quite cheap. This is one of the most affordable materials you can find right now. At the same time, it does not look too cheap, and by finding the right approach to decoration, you can create a very beautiful structure from such a material.

By the way, the advantage of the drywall construction is that if the finish chosen during the installation of the fireplace does not look good or is already fed up, then it can be safely changed without disassembling the base.

Of the materials used to decorate the fireplace, it is worth noting plaster, plywood and wood. Metal or cast iron parts are also used. For example, a beautiful grate that can be installed even on a simple drywall fireplace, thus making it more realistic.

It is the design that determines how beautiful the fireplace looks in the end. Even a fake model can look much prettier than the real one if the finish is tasteful.

One of the most luxurious options is an antique decorated fireplace. A luxurious portal in a classic style is what testifies to the good taste of the owners of an apartment or house.

This style has both room for imagination and its limitations. For the classics, it is very important to take into account some traditional moments - you should not mix vintage and modernity. All wiring and other modern details must be carefully hidden.

A fireplace in this style can be decorated with both original vintage details and simple antique stylized decorations. The easiest option is to decorate the portal frame. Beautiful plaster inserts, stucco molding or decorative gilding will make the fireplace truly luxurious. Next to the fireplace or just on the shelf, you can put beautiful sculptures or candlesticks.

Another style that is very popular today. If an apartment or house looks modern, then just such a hearth will fit into the interior best of all.

The Scandinavian style fireplace is a minimalist construction in light colors. Very often a screen or mirror is placed behind it. Such a design move will not only decorate the fireplace, but will also visually increase the space in the room.

Next to or above such a structure, you can attach laconic light shelves to the wall, and next to it you can install stands made of artificial marble, for example.

Fireplaces are often found in country and Provence style houses. In this case, they look as simple as possible. Decorative portals made of stone or wood are what will make the interior simpler and more pleasing to the eye. There is no need for any unnecessary pretentiousness - the simpler the finish, the better.

In Provence or country style, the fireplace can be decorated with decorative natural wood shelves, grates and other details that match the style. Little things dear to the heart will not be superfluous.

The word "fireplace" is often associated with a beautiful picture from American films: New Year's morning, a fluffy tree nearby and socks with gifts over the hearth. Decorating a fireplace for New Year is a great way to cheer up both yourself and your whole family.

You can decorate a fireplace for the New Year in different ways. Moreover, in the case of a false fireplace, it is much easier to decorate the structure. After all, if there is no source of living fire, then any decorative elements can be used. It can be a light snowball, exquisite toys, and vintage candlesticks. As a decoration, you can also use different garlands, both plain and colored.

There are a lot of ideas for decorating a fireplace. Designers offer more and more new options, so you can choose almost any available method - from mirrored shelves to all kinds of garlands and candlesticks.

A fireplace is a complete decoration of a room. You can place it where it is more convenient for the owners. If there is not enough space in the room, then you can even try the combined option. Here are some of the more popular and interesting ideas.

When there is a lot of space in the kitchen or it is combined with the dining room, a small fireplace can be placed there, which will make the room more comfortable.For the kitchen, decorative hearths, as a rule, are selected more compact so that they take up less space.

However, the option of placing a fireplace in the living room is still much more familiar. The structure can be located both in the center of the room and in the corner. Another popular option is a family hearth, complemented by a TV above the mantelpiece. So next to the decorative fireplace you can not only sit in the company of your loved ones, but also enjoy watching interesting films.

If you place such a structure in a bedroom, it will make the room a very romantic corner. True, this option is also suitable only for spacious rooms, and not rooms in which there is not much room for a bed either.

There are many interesting examples of how the fireplace is used in the interior. Some of them can inspire to create and decorate your home.

In a bright room, where classics are combined with modernity, the fireplace will become a real decoration of the interior. Wood paneling, light floors and ceilings, and similar furnishings go well with a gray and white marble fireplace. Despite the fact that the fireplace itself is artificial and does not provide light and heat, the room still looks cozy. It is complemented by such details as candles in interesting lampshades and stands.

In a small-sized youth apartment, a laconic marble fireplace of contrasting colors looks great. White and black contrast looks original and goes well with the basis of the interior.

Like the base of the room, the fireplace looks pretty simple. Therefore, designers have to solve the problem of the lack of bright colors in the room. It is quite simple to do this - a picture with interesting accents and small decorative details is enough.

The last example is a cozy room in light colors. The blue color is combined here with light shades: white, gray and light brown.

A decorative fireplace made of different types of stone seems truly cozy. The firebox is decorated with a beautiful grate and firewood. There are decorative vases on the mantelpiece. Near the hearth there is also a place for the whole family to gather and sit in a cozy atmosphere. Comfortable armchairs and a low table allow you to relax in the company of a loved one and have a cup of hot tea. The room is decorated with stylish curtains, a painting in a nautical style and fresh flowers that will cheer up any girl and woman.

A decorative fireplace is a detail that, despite its impracticality, plays a very important role in the interior. It will make the room cozy, cheer up, decorate the room without taking up space, which is convenient both in an apartment and in a private house.

For information on how to make a fake fireplace with your own hands, see the next video.