Electric fireplaces in the interior

The fireplace in the interior is an invariable symbol of home comfort, family hearth, immutable traditions. However, it is far from every home, let alone an apartment, it can be equipped, because for this it is necessary to lay the appropriate communications.

An alternative to a traditional fireplace is its electrical analog. Modern electric fireplaces in the interior very naturalistic imitate "living" fire in the hearth, and the atmosphere created by a beautiful "fake" is not much inferior to the original. But this is not all - these devices are very practical, economical and perfectly suitable for heating premises. In summer, the heating function can be turned off, leaving the fireplace as a decorative element. Properly placed artificial hearth can become the dominant detail of the decor, around which the whole interior composition will be built.

Of course, the best electric fireplaces look in the interiors of apartments and houses, which were created on the basis of traditional styles of design, for example - Victorian, neoclassical, retro, antique. Not bad fit in the fireplace and the style of Art Nouveau.

Design of electric fireplaces

The design of electric fireplaces can be varied, for example:

1. Classic fireplaces with protruding portals allow using a variety of lining - from natural stone, brick, wood. The stylistics of the electric fireplace design will set the tone for the whole interior.
2. The texture of the facing should be combined with the textures of furniture, textiles, which is used in decoration.
3. You can also play the decoration of the fireplace grates, using a variety of forging - rough rustic or elegant, in the spirit of art nouveau. Do not forget about the fireplace shelves - the latter, among other things, will play the role of furnishing and perfectly fit as a "pedestal" for interior trifles: statuettes, frames with family photos, hours.
4. In the classic style of the interior it is possible to decorate corner electric fireplaces - they are convenient in that they allow to use space more economically.
5. Flat electric fireplaces - some kind of paintings with a picture of a living fire, will look spectacular in hi tech interiors, diluting the technological style with a touch of home comfort.
6. You can give preference to the built-in electric fireplace - a place for it needs to be prepared during the repair. For this you can equip, for example, gypsum plasterboard niche. The design of the built-in electric fireplace can be different, depending on the style of the interior: for example, if it is predicated on the classics, it will be appropriate to imitate the traditional facing of the fireplace. Having prepared a place for the built-in electric fireplace, make sure that it can be easily reached without dismantling the wall - this is necessary to maintain the appliance.
7. There are also suspended electric fireplaces that are fixed to the ceiling, but placing them in the interior, carefully consider the position of the device: it must fit organically into the composition and, of course, do not interfere with free movement around the room.

How to place an electric fireplace?

The most obvious design solution, of course, is the interior of the living room with electric fireplace. And this device will look good in the bedroom.

When placing it, carefully consider the composition, the accompanying decor. In addition, it is important not only the design of the living room with electric fireplace - it is necessary to take into account a number of factors that relate to the practical operation of the device. Take into account that electric fireplaces should not be placed opposite windows and direct light sources - this will have a bad effect on contrast and brightness. In general, lighting in a room with an electric fireplace should not be too bright, otherwise this element will simply get lost.