What kind of fireplace to put in the bedroom?

Since the time of Prometheus, fire has symbolized the hearth, comfort, security. An element of wildlife in a house or apartment - a fireplace - is the dream of many residents of megacities. What could be better than relaxing after a busy day in a soft bedroom in front of the fireplace. When there is a cold and blizzard outside the window, it is so pleasant to enjoy the cheerful crackling of firewood and warm up with the heat of the fire. A morning spent in a bedroom with a fireplace will be no less magical. For those who decided to make their dreams come true, our article is dedicated.

There are several types of fireplaces, which differ from each other by the type of fuel used. Let's consider them in more detail.

Such a hearth for a private country house must be foreseen at the stage of building planning. In this case, the specialist will calculate in advance the required chimney height so that the wood does not burn out too quickly, and soot and soot does not get inside the room.

It is problematic to install a fireplace in a building where construction work has already been carried out. However, nothing is impossible with the desire and the required amount - the only question is finding an intelligent master.

The installation of a wood-burning fireplace in the apartment is prohibited, with the exception of the upper floors of the apartment, and with the obligatory output of the chimney to the street. In this case, you need to remember that the pipe will pass through the ceilings and roof beams, the attic. In addition, it is necessary to collect many certificates and permits for its installation, including obtaining the approval of the fire commission, and taking care of the redevelopment.

The chimney is only part of the fireplace. In addition to it, there is also a portal and a firebox.

The firebox can be open or closed. In the first case, the flame burns in the immediate vicinity of the surrounding room. When closed, it is separated by heat-resistant glass or a ceramic shutter.

The portal can be made of bricks or ceramics, choose a cast iron or steel version. The facing of the portal assumes various design solutions. In order for the fireplace to successfully fit into the surrounding interior, you can decorate the fireplace with stone (marble, granite, sandstone), ceramic tiles or valuable wood.

The most rapidly melted and warmed rooms are gas fireplaces that run either on natural gas (methane) or on a gas cylinder (propane-butane mixture). They differ from wood-burning firebox designs, but they also require a carefully thought-out installation of a chimney, connection to a gas main. An increased level of safety during use and a low noise level speaks in their favor.

The best option for a city apartment is a heater stylized as a fireplace. It does not require any special efforts from the owner: there is no open fire - no chimney, redevelopment or other difficulties are needed. But it provides quick heating to a comfortable temperature, and also creates a cozy and romantic atmosphere in the home.

Electric fireplaces are wall-mounted (similar in thickness to a plasma TV) or floor-standing. Some models use air filters that can trap dust particles from the air, which is important for people with allergies, small children, and simply those who care about their health.The presence of a thermostat allows you to automatically adjust the temperature in the room.

To make the resemblance to an open flame complete, manufacturers come up with various options for simulating fire, for example, silk ribbons swaying under the influence of air with themed lighting.

The flame in them is supported by the ambient air, the chimney is absent as unnecessary, because when using ecofuel, carbon dioxide is not emitted into the air. A live flame has a small heating effect compared to gas and wood-fired fireplaces. However, this type of fireplace is allowed for use in apartments.

You can place a fireplace in one of several ways.

• Island location. Installing in the center of the room will allow the fireplace to heat the room better and maximize heat dissipation.
• Corner location. Suitable for a small room, it looks stylish, but with this arrangement, a significant part of the heat is lost, as a result of which the room warms up unevenly.
• Wall-mounted location. Placement near one of the walls will allow the fireplace to harmoniously fit into the overall design of the room, however, some heat may be lost in this case.
• Built-in location option. It is most ergonomic to build a fireplace in special niches or columns.

It is easy to turn a modern apartment or a country house into a stylish and cozy room with the help of a well-chosen fireplace.

As you know, classics never go out of style. A classic fireplace will add elegance and charm to the bedroom. Choose simple, laconic decor elements, aristocratic finishes, natural materials or their imitation.

Stylish and fashionable direction assumes the absence of any hint of decor. A certain asceticism, expressed in severity and modesty, will make it possible to focus on the flame, to draw attention to fire as a source of warmth and life.

Not too often, the rustic style is used to decorate an apartment, more often it is appropriate in a country house. A fireplace for such a room should reflect rural motives, finishing with wooden slats is possible.

A large fireplace located in the center of the room with decorated glass elements is what an Art Nouveau hearth appears to be. The combination of metal elements of the fireplace with the overall calm design of the bedroom will preserve the stylistic orientation in the room without losing the feeling of comfort.

The popular style, because of its softness and tenderness, is perfect for a bedroom with a fireplace. Choose a hearth in light or pastel shades, in decorative finishes, pay attention to graceful lines and floral motifs. The use of shelves above the fireplace is encouraged, on which candlesticks can be placed, photographs in elegant frames, which will perfectly complement the overall design of the bedroom in the French Provence style.

If the bedroom is large, then there will be no difficulties with the choice of a fireplace - a modern hearth on eco-fuel or a large wood-burning antique fireplace - everyone is guided by their own taste. Directly in front of the stove, you can install two armchairs, a small table, spread a sheep skin rug ... A lovely corner to which it is so pleasant to return after a hard day at work.

Harder to add coziness with a fireplace to a small bedroom in 16 sq. m. In general, the decoration of a small room should be done in light colors to visually expand the space. The same principle should be followed when choosing a hearth. The most successful option would be flat wall-mounted electric fireplaces.They practically do not take up space, but with proper decoration they can become the central element of the bedroom.

Do not forget that an open fire is still a source of danger, so the fireplace should be located at a distance of 1.5-2 m from the bed in order to avoid accidental ignition.

The most attractive look is the fireplaces installed opposite the bed, because before going to bed it is so pleasant to contemplate the lulling and relaxing tongues of flame.

From the side or in the corner, the hearth will look no less advantageous. The decoratively finished fireplace will become a real favorite of the room, drawing attention to itself.

In the interior of the bedroom, you can also install a decorative fireplace (false fireplace), which you can do yourself. This process is presented in stages in the video below.