Once the legendary Prometheus, not fearing the wrath of Zeus and severe punishment, got and brought fire to mankind. Since then, it is difficult to recall a more generous and unpredictable gift. Flames are a source of increased danger, but at the same time, what could be more appealing than crackling logs in a hearth? Subsequently, its design changed and improved, but one thing remained unchanged - the ability to observe open fire.
That is why fireplaces in the interior So popular until now and are not crowded out even by the most modern and technologically advanced heating devices. On the contrary, the latest heaters stylize as an open flame, but can they replace the original? Fireplaces in the interior are not just a functional element that allows you to increase the air temperature and make your stay in the room more comfortable. They create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility in homes and apartments, and can also be either the final touch in creating a certain style, or a bright accent that attracts attention.
Fireplaces: a variety of design solutions
When choosing a source of open fire, the following factors must be considered:
- the ability to remove combustion products;
- functions performed;
- heating area;
- room decoration style.
If the functionality of products is determined by their technical characteristics, then the role that fireplaces will play in the interior depends on the decorative design.
Models of laconic lines with strict decoration and without elaborate elements harmoniously fit into the room in the style of minimalism or hi-tech. The classic portal of marble or other natural stones, complemented by a forged lattice with floral motifs, will become the main object of the grand and magnificent living room in the spirit of Louis XV. Products made of sandstone or shell rock, with deliberately rough finishes, complemented by shelves and gratings of a simple form, will decorate the room in a
rustic style.
Fireplaces in the apartment: how to replace the fire?
In a country house, the choice of a fireplace depends, first of all, on the desires of property owners and their taste preferences. The apartment is much more complicated. If it is located on the top floor of a high-rise building or is located in a town house, then after obtaining the appropriate permissions, traditional fireplaces are installed. In the interior of the apartment, in which it is impossible to equip the chimney, if desired, you can use the replacement of open fire sources. It can be fireplaces that run on electricity or biofuels, as well as designs that mimic them.
Fake fireplaces are only decorative elements that are made from various materials in the form of a portal with a variety of decor. They can be supplemented with real wood or candles.
A more plausible replacement is
electric fireplaces. IN
they are also used for the interior of the apartment to heat the room, since they are a niche with a heater installed. Some models very naturally imitate real flames and embers. The decoration of such structures can also be varied and is selected according to the concept of room design.
However, the safest device is a bio fireplace. For its installation, permission and installation of the chimney are not required , since smoke is not emitted. Due to the technological features of the combustion process and the lack of heating, such models are made from both traditional and non-standard materials. Some biofireplaces have such an unusual design that they are a real art object and become a central element in the interior of a room.