The fireplace is the warmest and cozy place in the whole house. And it's not so much about physical heat, as about the warmth of the soul, which is born at the moment of contemplating a dancing fire. Fireplaces already manage to equip in apartments, what to speak about a country house - here it is simply obliged to huddle in the living room and wait for you in the evenings after a hard working day.
Decorative facing of the fireplace is an invariable component making the interior of your house even more cozy and refined. And you can choose the version of the facing material in accordance with your taste and style of the interior.
Materials for facing fireplaces
There are several options, they vary in cost, appearance of the final result, and there is definitely one to choose from. So:
- Facing the fireplace with natural stone is very popular. This material looks very respectable, and also fills the house with its living energy and contributes to the positive emotions received from the gatherings by the fireplace with family and friends.
- Cladding the fireplace with artificial stone (gypsum tile) is a cheaper alternative. However, in terms of its physical properties and decorativeness, it is not much inferior to a natural stone. Modern technologies have advanced so far that they can offer a large assortment of this type of decoration, and you will definitely find something to your taste and purse.
- Facing the fireplace with marble - on the contrary, quite expensive. Marble refers to natural stones with a very high cost, but also an equally high decorative and luxurious. If you decide on this option of finishing, your house will resemble a royal castle of the Romanov era.
- Facing the fireplace with ceramic granite is a good alternative if the marble is not on the shoulder. Modern tiles made of this material sometimes resemble marble divorces. And you can use it to create a more rigorous hi-tech style.
- Facing the fireplace with a brick is a great option, especially if you are trying to create a country style. Facing bricks can mimic an old brickwork or perform a purely decorative role, if, for example, you overlay not the whole fireplace, but only spread out a pattern from it.
Whatever you choose, the fireplace will be a source of pride and a favorite place for the whole family. It is not by chance that the hearth is considered the symbol of family happiness from time immemorial.
