Fireplace Inspiration For Your Home

Fireplaces really are the heart of many homes and can make for a great addition and design feature in any room. The humble hearth has also been making a bit of a comeback lately and can add real value to your property too; after all, you can’t beat the welcoming look and feel of a fireplace. So here we take a quick look at some inspiring fireplace design ideas to get you inspired to create the perfect fireplace for your home.

Contemporary or Traditional?

These days fireplaces are available in a wide variety of contemporary and also more traditional styles, and the options really are endless. For example more modern alternatives include bio ethanol fires, which are perfect for adding a minimalist and contemporary feel to the rooms in your home. These fires also have the added advantage of being environmentally friendly and incredibly efficient too. Bio ethanol fires also do not require a chimney, meaning they can be positioned virtually anywhere in your home, and are ideal for adding some great contemporary style to your property.

However, if you prefer a more traditional look for your homes interiors, then you cannot beat a beautiful rustic stove for creating a real vintage feel. These fires can provide plenty of charm and character and create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room of your home, from your bedroom to your bathroom. Here at Real Flame we can provide a range of beautifully designed solid fuel stoves, in addition to gas, electric, and flueless stoves, perfect for adding a bit of period charm to your interiors.

Marvellous Mantels

Fireplace surrounds and mantels are an important design element of any fireplace and can help you to make a real style statement with your fireplace design. There are a range of different styles available, including traditional options such as rustic wood designs, as well as more modern and minimalist alternatives such as glass and even steel. The key here is to choose an option that will compliment its surroundings perfectly. Tiles can also make for a great choice when it comes to fireplace surrounds, and offer plenty of opportunities for being a little inventive with your fireplace design. For example you can have a go at experimenting with different patterns, or even mosaic tiles to really bring your fireplace to life. You can also try adding some accessories to your mantle too, to make the most of your mantelpiece. For example some elegant candles are a classic option that can instantly transform the look of your mantelpiece; simple sculptures are also ideal for adding a contemporary and minimalist feel.

Make it a Focal Feature

Fireplaces can make a great aesthetic addition to any room in your home, forming the perfect focal point, hence it’s important to choose the right location for your fireplace in order to achieve the maximum effect. As a general rule, it’s best to install your fireplace in a central position and then arrange your furniture and other furnishing around it; after all, if there’s a fireplace in a room you’re going to want to be around it. There are a number of other ways you can also make a real statement with your fireplace too. For example a well positioned mirror or piece of artwork placed above your fireplace can really draw the eye, helping to define the space around your fireplace.

Here at Real Flame we are providers of a range of high quality and beautifully crafted fireplaces in London. For more information about our great range of products and services please do not hesitate to contact us, and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.