The master of fireplaces advises: in a small living room put an electric fireplace, and in a country house - a portal with live fire.

Fireplace in terms of Feng Shui

Let's start with feng shui. According to this teaching, the fireplace in the interior of the living room is a source of positive energy. He burns the negative, fueling the optimism and vitality of the owners of the house. The fireplace in the interior of the living room is also a symbol of the home. He collects the whole family near him, giving warmth and comfort.

But that the fireplace does not become the main member of the family, it should occupy no more than the sixth part of the living room, located in the southern, south-western or northeastern part of it. Better in the corner, where, as is known, the most negative film is rolling.

Above the fireplace is to hang a picture or a beautiful mirror, and on the mantelpiece to put family photos or figurines, symbols of wealth and luck. The same elephants, for example.

Fireplace in terms of designer

If you look at the fireplace in the interior of the living room from the designer's point of view, the following constructions should be distinguished from the location:

• The wall
• Angular
• Island
• Built-in wall

A wall fireplace can be installed in an already existing interior. It is installed in the corner of the room (hi feng shui) or in the middle of the wall. The chimney can hide behind a false wall.

The corner fireplace is one of the most compact, suitable even for small rooms. Portal for him build, based on the overall design of the room.

The island fireplace is the most frank and democratic. Needs a large space, can exist without a portal.

Built in the wall fireplace - the most snobbish and fashionable. The furnace and the chimney are installed in the main wall.

Fireplace in terms of installation wizard

When following the designer, the master of the installation takes up the job, it turns out that the fireplace in the interior of the living room can be:

• Traditional: with a living fire. This can include the proper wood burning, as well as gas fireplaces.
• Decorative: bio-fireplaces and all kinds of electric fireplaces, including fireplaces with a humidifier.
• False fireplace: portals in the form of a fireplace made of various materials. For the production of portals use plasterboard, stone or bricks and even wood.

Let's dwell on these types in more detail:

FIREPLACES TRADITIONAL

The traditional fireplace consists of three main parts: a firebox, a chimney and a portal. For their production, brick or stone, cast iron or steel, glass, marble and granite are used.

Traditional fireplaces are perfect for a country house. After all, for their installation requires a room area of ​​at least 20, and preferably 30 square meters. m, with high ceilings and a strong floor, capable of withstanding a massive structure. For a traditional fireplace, you will certainly need a chimney - so it is better to provide it in advance, even at the stage of building a house. Also, special attention will have to be paid to fire safety issues: installation of a non-flammable substrate, a fireplace grille, a proper fireplace chimney. It will have to be cleaned of ash, watch out so that the fire does not stop ... But how much fun to gather in the evening by the wood-crackling fireplace, look at the fire and sip hot tea.

Gas fireplace, by definition, can be installed in a house where gas is supplied. On the one hand, it is easier to operate (unlike firewood, the gas ignites easily). On the other hand, the installation will require coordination with the gas service, as well as specialists who can properly mount such equipment.

FIREPLACE DECORATIVE FURNITURE

Decorative fireplaces are equally good for a country house, and for a living room in an apartment. They do not need pipes. They are compact and practical. And, as follows from the name, the main attention at installation of fireplaces is turned not on installation of the equipment (it, as a rule, is simple), and on decorative registration of a fireplace portal. Decorative fireplaces can be combined with a false fireplace, and can perform solo, dressing in glass or metal.

Especially it is possible to allocate electric fireplaces. They combine simple operation with functionality and modern design. Translating into the language of the philistine: this fireplace for work requires only an outlet, it is able to heat the room, at the same time moistening the air in it, and at the same time it looks fashionable and beautiful. They are also safe, do not require the installation of additional equipment. And what else is needed from the fireplace?

FLOUR-FIREPLACES

False fireplaces look like real fireplaces. Designers build a fireplace portal, for example, from plasterboard (the simplest version) or from plywood, and then decorate it. The false fireplace can be decorated with tiles, plaster moldings, artificial stone, fine granite, wood. Instead of a firebox, candles are used in it. In fact, this is not a fireplace, but a hint of it, a design move. But his task is to unite the family and give a good mood, he decides.

A fireplace is not only a trendy trend. It becomes the main element of design, the highlight of any home. Install fireplaces and enjoy life!