Fireplaces in the interior: from Empire to Art Nouveau

Once the legendary Prometheus, not fearing angerZeus and severe punishment, he obtained and brought fire to humanity. Since then it is difficult to recall a more generous and unpredictable gift. The flame is a source of increased danger, but at the same time, what can be more appeasing than crackling the logs in the hearth? Subsequently, its design changed and improved, but one remained unchanged - the ability to observe an open fire.

That is why fireplaces in the interior so popular until now and not even crowded outthe most modern and technological heating devices. On the contrary, the newest heaters stylize under the source of open fire, but can they replace the original? Fireplaces in the interior - not just a functional element that allows you to raise the temperature of the air and make the stay in the room more comfortable. They create an atmosphere of coziness and peace in homes and apartments, and can be both a finishing touch in creating a certain style, and a bright accent that attracts attention.

Fireplaces: a variety of design solutions

When choosing a source of open fire, it is necessary to consider the following factors:

• the possibility of removing combustion products;
• performed functions;
• area of ​​heating;
• style of decoration of the room.

If the functionality of products is determined by their technical characteristics, the role that the fireplaces will play in the interior depends on the decorative design.

Models of laconic lines with a strict finish and withoutfanciful elements harmoniously fit into the room in the style of minimalism or hi-tech. A classic portal made of marble or other natural stones, supplemented with a wrought-iron lattice with floral motifs, will become the main object of the grand and magnificent lounge in the spirit of Louis XV. Made from sandstone or shell rock products, with deliberately rough trim, supplemented with shelves and lattices of simple form, decorate the room in a rustic style.

Fireplaces in the apartment: what to replace the fire?

In a country house the choice of a fireplace depends, beforeeverything, from the desires of the owners of real estate and their taste preferences. In the apartment, everything is much more complicated. If it is on the last floor of a high-rise building or located in a town house, then after obtaining the appropriate permits, install traditional fireplaces. In the interior of the apartment, in which you can not equip the chimney, if you want, you can use the replacement of sources of open fire. These can be fireplaces that work on electricity or biofuels, as well as structures that mimic them.

Falshkuny are only decorative elements that produce from various materials in the form of a portal with a variety of decor. They can be supplemented with real firewood or candles.

More plausible substitutes are electric fireplaces. AT interior of the apartment they are also used forheating space, because they represent a niche with a heater installed. Some models quite naturally simulate real flame and smoldering coals. The decoration of such structures can also be varied and selected under the concept of decorating the room.

However, the safest device isbio fireplace. To install it, you do not need permission and installation of the chimney, since smoke is not released. Due to the technological features of the combustion process and the lack of heating, such models produce both from traditional and non-standard materials. Some biofireplaces have such an unusual design that they are a real art object and become a central element of the interior of the room.