Style directions in design
Modern electric fireplaces are not limited in design. There are a lot of beautiful models, made in classic or modern styles. Both simple models of floor fireplaces and complex architectural designs of side fireplaces are presented on the market. The design of side fireplaces can be completely taken under your control. You can choose the facing stone, the color and material of the shelf, all the accessories yourself.
In addition, in all electric fireplaces, the hearth itself may have its own design. Here you can choose from almost any material, from wood to marble.
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How to build an electric fireplace into a wall
- The type of wall is taken into account.
- Thinking over the future cladding.
- Electrical safety requirements are taken into account.
What types of walls can a fireplace be built into
Fireplaces with air heating function have some limitations related to fire safety. During work, the installation depth and other characteristics are taken into account.
The work is performed in accordance with the following recommendations:
- Electric fireplaces are produced with a minimum thickness of 15 cm. The body should not be close to the contour of the niche. The minimum wall thickness for installation must be more than 20 cm.
- Fire safety requirements - the rules allow you to install an electric fireplace with a heater function in drywall, gypsum, brick and other non-combustible material. A fireplace built into a wooden niche can easily cause a fire when heated.
- Removable portal, fixed to the wall with anchors, covering all irregularities. Fasteners are hidden by a special front panel.
How can you veneer a built-in electric fireplace
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The cladding is not purchased separately and, as a rule, is included in the price of the electric fireplace. So, a portal with an imitation of an artificial stone made of MDF will cost 20-25 thousand rubles. The cost for a model with natural cladding rises to 50-60 thousand rubles.
Electrical safety requirements
Thanks to modern technologies, it has become even easier to create comfort in an apartment or house. Several decades ago it was difficult to imagine and even more difficult to equip a fireplace in your home. Today it is affordable and feasible even in a small space.
Fireplace in the interior of the room
Design of a room with a fireplace
Interior room with fireplace
Electric fireplaces are becoming more popular every year, because they have a number of advantages over their wood-burning counterpart:
- a huge selection of models - from small to wide wall-mounted, with and without remote control, with heating, sound and other construction and design solutions;
- simplicity of operation and ease of installation - it is enough to determine the place and purchase the device itself in order to please the eye with a cozy hearth;
- care - to maintain cleanliness, it is enough to wipe the dust and, if necessary, the display;
- safety - there is no risk of ignition of interior items, since the fire is artificial, this is just a picture on the screen;
- cost - electrical appliances are much cheaper than classical ones.
Fireplace in the interior of the room
Design of a room with a fireplace
The basic principle of the electric fireplace is an imitation of a real fire.
It is based on a dummy of logs or coals and fire. The imitation of firewood is very simple, it is more difficult with imitation of fire. For this, reflectors and projectors, additional LEDs and other design solutions are used.Sound effects are transmitted through speakers, but not available on all models.
Heating elements, if provided by the manufacturer, are located at the bottom or top. Heat is released gradually and evenly, which resembles the operation of a heater.
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Fireplace in the interior of the room
In some models, infrared heating is provided - it heats not air, but objects. As a result, less oxygen is consumed and the heat effect is achieved faster.
Another functional feature is low power consumption. Most models have a power of 2 kW, which is comparable to an electric kettle.
Design of a room with a fireplace
Fireplace in the interior of the room
How do they work?
A quality electric fireplace with an elegant design will create a realistic fire flame that radiates pleasant warmth. This touch will brighten any living room.
Modern electrical models use heating coils and silent fans that are capable of producing real heat. They are equipped with a reflector that reflects the light from the LED lamps, creating a realistic flicker of the fire and the flame itself. LED lights replace real fire, but the flames look really realistic. Some electric models even have a special device that makes a crackling sound, which also enhances the effect.
When comparing traditional gas fireplaces to electric options, it might seem like the running costs aren't worth it. But here it is necessary to consider the cost not only of installation, but also of maintenance. In this fight, the electric model also wins, since significant maintenance costs are not required.
Features of built-in electric fireplaces
How do these heating devices differ from their counterparts? To understand, you need to understand what types of electric fireplaces are, what are their features and functions.
Wall mounted fireplaces
They represent an electric hearth, enclosed in a case, which is embedded in the wall at any convenient place. Depending on the model, they can be classic or large-format, decorative or combined, combining the heating function with the visualization of the flame.
The disadvantage of such fireplaces is the insufficient depth of the firebox, which does not allow creating the effect of a natural wood-burning hearth.
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Wall and corner built-in fireplaces
This type of fireplaces is made in a metal case and is designed to be installed anywhere in the room, depending on the shape. They can also combine a decorative function with a heating one, while the depth of the firebox can be any, and as the price rises, the realism of the hearth also increases: some models are equipped not only with an imitation of a flame, but also with sound, a smoke generator, decorative logs and coals. The only drawback of this series of models is that the design of the fireplace cannot be changed or adapted to the overall design of the room.
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Built-in fireplaces
Perhaps the most versatile type of electric fireplaces, because it combines all the advantages of the above-mentioned hearths with the ability to install it in any portal, niche and even build it directly into the wall. At the same time, the realism of the firebox will allow you to forget that in front of you is not a real wood-burning fireplace, but an electrical appliance, for which it is enough to press a button on the remote control.
Built-in fireplace with a portal made of wood
Types of fireplaces and places of their application
First of all, it is worth learning about the types of this equipment.The main classification is carried out according to the fuel used:
- firewood,
- gas,
- electricity,
- alcohol.
Each of them has its own characteristics, which are worth considering in more detail.
Wood burning
These models can use whole logs, fuel pellets or coal. Structurally, these can be precisely hearths in the portal or fireplace stoves. The first option is conveniently located in the living room, but the stove can be placed in the kitchen. Appliances equipped with a stove with one or two burners fit especially well into the cooking room. Another great solution would be a wood-burning fireplace in the bath, where it will accentuate the interior and help create the right temperature.
Choosing a wood-burning appliance, it must be borne in mind that its construction is a complex process that requires some preparation. It is heavy and must be placed on a foundation. Another prerequisite is a chimney, organized in accordance with all rules and regulations. Only in this case, the fireplace will fit well into the room, will not sag over time and will begin to divert flue gases to the street in full.
Often the devices are made of bricks, but there is an option with a steel combustion chamber. Such hearths are made of durable alloys that are resistant to high temperatures. Using a similar firebox, you can achieve greater convenience in operating the fireplace, as well as its increased service life.
Gas
In appearance, these devices are very similar to solid fuel models. The difference lies in their need to be connected to a gas source - a pipeline or a cylinder. There are conventional stationary devices, as well as mobile devices that are relatively lightweight and can move from one room to another. Install gas fireplaces in the same place as wood-burning ones.
The advantage of gas-fueled devices is fast ignition, high level of operational safety, very quiet, almost silent operation, easy maintenance. The units do not need constant cleaning, and their design can be equipped with many control elements.
Electrical
This type of fireplace is the most practical, but has a slightly lower aesthetic value and ability to heat. They are electric heaters (convectors, fan heaters or infrared units), which are made in the form of a hearth. As a decoration imitating a portal, a false MDF panel is used, faced with stone, veneer or decorative film.
Electric furnaces very realistically reproduce the burning of fire. This effect is achieved thanks to LED lighting and imitation of firewood using ceramic decorative elements. There are models that also use mirrors - they create a complete feeling of flames. There are also fireplaces with a built-in humidifier, the steam of which is very similar to smoke.
The use of electric fireplaces is not accompanied by any mandatory maintenance work. Such devices require only periodic cleaning of dust - like any other object in the room. They do not need a chimney and a special place for installation, they only need a connection to the household electricity. Due to these features, devices are often purchased not only for a private house, but also for an apartment.
Alcohol
Bioethanol-fueled hearths do not emit any smoke and at the same time create a real fire, i.e. combine the advantages of both electric and wood-burning models. Eco-fireplaces can be very small for a tabletop installation, medium-sized, as well as whole lines, up to two or even three meters long.
The scope of application of biomodels is wide.They can be placed on tables in a restaurant, built into the wall of an exhibition hall, decorated with such a composition with fire in a living room, or given comfort to an outdoor cafe terrace.
Comparison of different types of fireplaces
To structure the information about the aggregates, it is worth collecting all the information about them in one table.
| Parameter / Type of fireplace | Wood-burning | Gas | Electric | Alcoholic |
| Place of installation | private houses | private houses | any room | any room, street |
| Heating time | while the fuel is burning | while the fuel is burning | any time as needed | while the fuel is burning |
| Heating area | up to 300 sq.m. | up to 60 sq.m. | up to 25 sq.m. | up to 15 sq.m. |
| Accommodation permission | necessary | necessary | not required | not required |
| Service | ash pan, furnace, chimney cleaning | chimney cleaning | cleaning the surface from dust | cleaning the combustion chamber |
As it immediately becomes clear, only wood and gas devices can be used for main heating. Electric and alcohol models have more artistic value and can be a good additional source of heat.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Using the edge of the wall of the bay window ledge under the TV, a fireplace is placed next to it, recessed into the wall. The close proximity looks harmonious.
A complex but successful example of combining two accents: the placement of a TV with a shelf above the fireplace with doors, combined with the masonry of the lower part of the fireplace ledge.
A clear demonstration of the dominance of the TV: a ledge with a niche under the TV panel sets off the place for the fireplace. The contrast in size of the two accents creates the desired effect.
An interesting solution to the guest area with the use of a ledge and niches: the TV area is accented with a dark color to match the details of the furniture. The place for the fireplace is limited, the model is recessed in a niche and does not have a catchy design.
Forced reception in conditions of a lack of space: plasma and a small decorative fireplace with legs were chosen. For the entourage, a stand was selected that imitates a fireplace ledge.
The use of shelving. A large shelf is set aside for the TV, the fireplace is built into the wall and is shaded with a beige tint. Due to the furniture, the composition looks appropriate and harmonious.
The use of small accents on the ledge in a spacious living room looks beautiful, and the accents do not compete with each other.
Nice welcome with a shelf and masonry fireplace, contrasting shades. The TV is angled.
You can watch an example of an interesting design of a fireplace with a home theater in this video.
The role of the fireplace in our life: the process of operating the device
Today, traditional bulky fireplaces, consisting of a firebox and a chimney, have already become a thing of the past, and their construction is extremely rare and requires significant costs. And not all premises are suitable for their construction, which also contributed to their partial oblivion. However, such difficulties by no means mean that the fireplace should not be used at all.
Electric fireplaces are a kind of example of modern technologies that have made it possible to enclose the energy of the fireplace in a small box and curb it.
A modern version of an electric fireplace. The facing of the portal is made of wood
By itself, a similar product is absolutely safe, since it does not heat up at all during operation, takes up little space and makes it possible to admire a full-fledged hearth. However, the main advantage of the product is the absence of combustion products, which allows it to be placed in any room, despite its size and stylistic focus. At the same time, the appearance of the electric analogue resembles a small rectangular box, which, when turned off, does not at all look like a traditional fireplace.The construction of a portal, which is a distinctive feature of any fireplace system or even its business card, will help to give it a classic appearance.
Portals for electric fireplaces are purely decorative structures designed to structurally highlight the hearth against the background of the entire interior, separating it and visually delimiting the room. They can be made of absolutely any materials, without fear of fire or damage, since the body of the product practically does not heat up during operation, projecting an image only on the screen. Based on this, we can conclude that the portals are used only to create an accent on the fireplace and should not violate the integrity of the existing design.
Selection features
In fact, the choice of such a device is quite an interesting and non-trivial task that people do not encounter so often. The following recommendations will allow you to make the choice of an electric fireplace more consciously:
Choosing device placement and style
It is very important to choose the right place on the wall where your machine will hang. Usually the central wall of the room is freed up for him, and the place is chosen at eye level.
The dimensions of the electric fireplace are correlated with the size of the room, so for large rooms massive systems of a rectangular format are appropriate, and for small ones they are flat and neat, often round devices. A wall-mounted electric fireplace should suit the room in style, for example, rectangular appliances with a metal or glass finish are appropriate for simple minimalist directions, and square appliances decorated with wood and metal forging are perfect for classic interiors.
Selection of the required functionality. You should immediately define the tasks of the device. Will the electric fireplace be an exclusively decorative accessory, or will you need its help in heating the room, or maybe it will illuminate the room like an original night light or play music like a music center. For example, infrared electric fireplaces do an excellent job with heating functions in apartments and houses, their efficiency can reach 100%. Determination of the primary functionality will allow you to correctly select the power of the device.
The main accent of the spacious living room
A wide assortment of mounted electric fireplaces is presented in various stores, on Internet sites. Having made a calm and deliberate choice, you will certainly move on to the exciting stage of installing the equipment.
Installation methods
The sequence of actions that must be performed to install a fireplace with your own hands depends on the type of fireplace. We list the algorithms for installation work, indicating how you can do everything yourself.
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Stationary apparatus in the corner
Corner fireplaces are framed by a portal in the form of a triangular or pentagonal pyramid. One corner is necessarily straight. The portal together with the electric fireplace is installed so that the gaps between the body and the walls are minimal. In most cases, this will be prevented by the skirting board, which will have to be trimmed.
Special plugs will hide the cut, but if you want to move the fireplace to another room, then the skirting boards will need to be replaced. The wire routing is the same for all cases, so each time we will not dwell on this manipulation, but simply remind us of its necessity.
The original corner version
Wall system
Installation of electric fireplaces in this case is a trivial action. Depending on the width of the skirting board, it can also be trimmed. After assessing the gap, you will make a decision on this matter.
A gantry in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped is less stable than a corner gantry, so consider the possibility of attaching the gantry body to the wall.Remember, when moving the fireplace to another location, a hole will remain on the wall, so think carefully about its location.
Suspended option
The fireplace on the wall looks original and modern. The installation has certain requirements that will provide an aesthetic and neat appearance.
Suspended large-format fireplace system in the living room
You need to mount such a fireplace on a mounting plate. But before you start installing it, draw a horizontal line with a level. If the horizon is even slightly disturbed, it will have a detrimental effect on aesthetics and will be striking.
Use a punch to punch 3-4 holes. They should be enough, since the mass of hanging fireplaces ranges from 10 to 20 kg. Using dowels 6x60 mm, fix the bar. When decorating the walls with plasterboard, you will have to worry about the future fireplace in advance, reinforcing the attachment point with a wooden bar. Otherwise, you will have to use bolts with large washers and increase their number for one bar. Don't forget about the connection. It is best to run the wire under sheets of drywall.
Good to know: Wall-mounted electric fireplaces: their advantages, selection rules and subtleties placement in the interior
In the interior of the living room
A wall mounted electric fireplace is a simple and affordable way to add warmth and coziness to your living room. The installation won't require any major changes, and most people can do the installation on their own, because all you need to do is hang it on the wall and plug it in.
Below are some interesting and unusual ideas for installing an electric fireplace in the living room.
Wall mounted electric fireplace above the sofa
One of the most popular ideas for creating a modern interior in the living room is the installation of a wall-mounted electric fireplace in the room above the sofa. A fireplace hanging in such a place will become the center of attention and create a comfortable warm atmosphere in the recreation area. Hosts and guests will be able to feel cozy and comfortable even on cold days.
Instead of a TV
Nowadays, more and more people turn off cable TV, and some do not want a TV in their home at all. For such a category of citizens, a wall-mounted electric fireplace can be a good substitute for a TV. This will create a beautiful focus and welcoming atmosphere.
Electric fireplace under the TV
If you need both a TV and a fireplace, then you can install the device directly under the TV, because the electric model of the fireplace is safe to install under it, provided that the owners observe the minimum recommended distance (30-60 cm).
Small size electric fireplace in the living room
Wall mounted electric fireplaces are great for placing on the wall of a small living room that is either painted a different color or structurally stands out from the rest.
The fireplace serves as the centerpiece of any home or room, unifying its design and adding coziness and hospitality. For centuries, the hearth has symbolized the closeness of the family and the greeting of strangers and neighbors. Models come in different shapes and styles, so these modifications are also great for apartments, because they bring warmth and comfort to the house, they are an excellent addition to the home.
While traditional fireplaces can sometimes be difficult to maintain and expensive to maintain, modern electric fireplaces are the ideal solution for heating any room.
Electric fireplace in the interior
In a modern interior, fireplaces play a rather decorative role, but modern models of caines may well become full-fledged sources of heat or act as additional heat sources. Manufacturers think over electric fireplaces and their design to the smallest detail, sometimes focusing on their exterior.Classic style electric fireplaces will harmoniously complement the corresponding living room or bedroom interior. For small-sized premises, manufacturers have provided built-in models. The latter do not take up much space and look like a decorative element. In addition, built-in electric fireplaces are considered the safest.
Fireplace in a minimalistic interior
The growing popularity of modern interiors has provided manufacturers with ample opportunity to choose the shape and appearance of electric fireplaces. Electric fireplaces for an apartment decorated in a high-tech or modern sieve have gained particular relevance and popularity. The fireplace in our time is not only an attribute of the hall or living room, it gradually migrated to rustic kitchens, country, as well as bedrooms. Electronic fireplaces can be located in almost any room of the apartment.
Installed in pieces of furniture
Advanced technologies make it possible to harmoniously fit fireplace inserts into finished cabinets. This original solution is a decoration not only for the room, but also for the furniture set. The hearth is framed and mounted in a prepared niche. The idea of mortise household appliances has long been practiced in kitchen sets.
MDF or plastic, from which the elements of furniture are made, cannot but impose restrictions on the fireplaces built into them. This is due to the sensitivity of surfaces to temperature changes.
The built-in hearth should only have the function of the illusion of fire. The most neutral and most successful option would be an electric fireplace without a heating function. Another alternative solution can be a built-in bio fireplace, the heat from which is also minimal.
Non-trivial design solution
Summing up the classification topic, it should be noted that built-in fireplaces have characteristic advantages and disadvantages. The positive properties include ease of installation, the possibility of two-sided heating, stylish design, space saving. The disadvantages are the need for a chimney and the impossibility of using the heating function of the fireplace built into the furniture.
What kind of electric fireplaces can be built in (type of installation)
Decorative electric built-in fireplaces, with the effect of a live fire, are a complete imitation of a natural hearth. Some models, during operation, in addition to visual images, recreate the noise of a flame and the crackle of firewood when burning.
If there is a need for additional heating of an apartment or a private house, they purchase a modern electric fireplace built into the wall with a heating function. To increase productivity and heat transfer, fans are installed inside the device, increasing the intensity of circulation of convection flows.
Front mounting
The difference between the internal embedding of the electric fireplace and the frontal one lies in the location and installation of the structure. In the first case, only a portal protrudes from the wall, all the filling is in a specially made niche in the wall. Heating efficiency for built-in electric fireplaces is greater. Frontal models are mainly used as one of the decorative elements.
Indoor installation
Distribution of heated air: intake and return, is carried out through convection channels. Heating is done by convection. Cold air is taken from the floor level, after heating, it rises to the ceiling. The heating elements are hidden in a heat-insulating casing, therefore the body of the electrical appliance heats up slightly.
Electric fireplaces are used as an additional source of heat and effectively maintain the required temperature in the room. But, heating the room exclusively with an electric type fireplace is economically impractical.
Installation of a built-in electric fireplace
The most difficult thing to install is an electric fireplace built into the wall. However, this is the most aesthetic and presentable option. This method is most acceptable at the stage of general renovation of the premises. Then you can give complete freedom to your imagination and make a fireplace portal, a niche for an electric fireplace, an imitation of a chimney and many other elements of the ceiling and walls made of plasterboard, revetting them with decorative materials or even natural stone.
However, even if you are not going to make major repairs, you can still build your favorite electric fireplace in any part of the room using easily erected drywall structures.
With this mounting method, the socket can be positioned inside the frame. And the decoration and decoration of the fireplace space depends solely on your personal tastes and preferences.
There are many methods for installing an electric fireplace even in a small city apartment. Together with him, warmth and comfort will come to your home!
How to choose?
To choose the right flame effect heater, there are some important aspects to consider.
- Style. Flame effect heaters come in a wide variety of shapes, including sleek modern metal drawers, old stove-style models, and even full fireplaces with faux logs, stone or wood framing, and fireplaces.
- Control. These heaters are usually manufactured with a fairly simple control: standard two heating modes and with the ability to control the flame effect without heating. Some models have a remote control.
- Thermostat. Some models also have a thermostat that turns the heating elements on and off to maintain a set room temperature.
- Cord length. Make sure that the heater's electrical cord is sufficient for plugging into the wall outlet, as the use of an extension cord is not recommended for such devices.
- Safety. An electric fireplace should have the standard safety features that any electric heater has. None of the outer surfaces should be hot to touch. Portable models should have a tilt switch that turns off the heater when it overturns, as well as a safety mechanism designed to turn off the fireplace when it overheats.
- Replacing bulbs. Most flame effect heaters use standard transparent candle-type bulbs to create a flame effect, so make sure you can replace them at any time before purchasing an electric fireplace. If the light goes out, the model should continue to operate as a conventional convection heater.
- Efficiency and running costs. Heaters such as an electric fireplace are similar in many ways to typical electric convection heaters in terms of efficiency and running costs. In other words, they are not as efficient as a reverse cycle air conditioner, but can still be a good option for heating a small room.
Which type to give preference
To install a built-in fireplace at home, it is not enough to have finances. It is necessary to consider all the parameters and determine the type of device suitable for installation. When calculating power, you can use a simple rule: 1 kW of power should fall on 10 m2 of area. The power of the fireplace is indicated in its passport, and the area of the room is easy to measure.
If a fireplace with a double-sided firebox has a depth greater than the thickness of the wall, then do not rush to abandon the idea with this model. Many craftsmen allow the door of the hearth to protrude from the wall at a certain distance.
A hearth with a flame simulation system can work according to different principles. Check with your retailer which technology is implemented in your chosen model.The highest quality imitation, which is difficult to distinguish from a real fire, is possessed by a steamed fireplace with an ultrasonic steam generator.
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In conclusion, we note that such products fit perfectly into a modern interior, the distinctive feature of which is maximum simplicity and functionality.
How to choose a quality electric fireplace?
Advantages and disadvantages
Before you go to the store for a new purchase, you should clearly understand what advantages and disadvantages you may encounter during installation and use.
Among the advantages, the following components can be noted:
- As already mentioned, everyone can install the product; self-assembly will save some of the money that can be spent on other needs. In addition, the process itself is not labor-consuming and rather "clean".
- There is no need to buy firewood and coal, the device works from the mains, it is turned on by the control panel, which is equipped with a temperature control button. When the apartment is warm, you can turn off the heating, and to maintain the aesthetic appearance, leave only the fire burning.
- The device consumes a small amount of electricity, which means that you do not have to pay fabulous amounts of utility bills. Interestingly, the fireplace is quite capable of temporarily replacing the heating from the radiator. This is especially true on the eve of the heating season, when the heating is not turned on yet, and outside the window it is no longer May weather.
- If desired, the electric fireplace can be turned off.
- The unit is completely safe for small children, as evidenced by the fire inspection (if this is confirmed by the relevant documents attached to the equipment).
- Some models are equipped with a simulator of natural sounds, for example, crackling wood, which soothes and relaxes the human nervous system.
- After purchase, the device can be transported by a regular car, because it has a low weight and appropriate dimensions, allowing you to transport and carry the fireplace from room to room, if necessary.
- In order to install an electrical appliance, you do not need to stand in lines and obtain permission from employees of the relevant authorities.
Now is the time to talk about the cons of the product:
- Those who did not disconnect the unit from the mains at all, assure that the round-the-clock pleasure of enjoying the aesthetics and luxury of the design costs a round sum. If you calculate the costs, even the cost of gas heating for a month is less than the payment for using an electric fireplace.
- Masters pay attention to the fact that not all wiring can withstand a round-the-clock load, with this certain problems may arise.
- The device has built-in spirals and fans, which, when working, create a slight noise.
- Of course, natural flames will never replace artificially created effects. Therefore, if you are a supporter of exceptional naturalness, this device will not suit you.
Criterias of choice
It makes no sense to start installing an electric fireplace that does not work well. Your task is to find the most suitable model that meets your personal taste preferences, functioning without interruptions and breakdowns.
First of all, check with the sales assistant what the power of the product you are interested in is. It is good if one kilowatt of power is spent on heating one square meter of the room.
Before buying an electric fireplace, consider all the pros and cons of the models you like
When deciding on the cost, do not rush to extremes and do not follow the lead of the distributors - a too cheap and, on the contrary, an expensive device is not your option. A cheap analogue cannot have good characteristics, if only because the most mediocre foundations, metals, fasteners and parts that can break at any time are used in the manufacture of such models.
At the same time, the cost of expensive products is unjustifiably overstated and often depends not on the functionality of the devices, but on the quality of the finish. For example, framing the frame with mahogany costs the manufacturer much more than other types of wood.
Which manufacturers are time-tested
It's important to know which manufacturer you can trust. If you hear the name of the brand for the first time, do not take this equipment, let someone else become its first "test", you do not need unnecessary troubles and problems.
Today, domestic electric fireplaces are very popular among buyers. Although production is concentrated in Russia, all parts and components are bought abroad. Thus, you do not have to pay a considerable customs fee, and the quality of the device at an affordable price is not inferior to foreign competitors in the same industry.
The Irish company GLEN DIMPLEX can be distinguished among foreign manufacturers. Here the consumer is given the opportunity to independently decide whether he needs a full-fledged assembly of the device, or whether it is enough to purchase some accessories along with the portal for the construction. Agree, a convenient approach for those who are confident in their abilities and can assemble a single device from many components.
This company is also distinguished by a large offer of equipment, suggesting a wide variety of design options.
Portal decor for electric fireplace
The decorative design of the portal of the electric fireplace can be anything. However, it should be remembered that in no case should he violate the integrity of the composition of the room, but only slightly shift the emphasis to the side. A good solution for decorating an object is laying ceramic tiles, which immediately makes it elegant and natural. Moreover, it is quite simple to install the material on a flat plasterboard base.
In addition, you can cover the building with structural plaster, wallpaper or paint, as long as it is combined with other coatings and objects located in the room.
To achieve the desired effect, the decoration of the finished object is carried out based on the stylistic orientation of the entire room and only in accordance with it. This is the only way to be sure of obtaining a positive result, which will not only laconically fit into the design of the room, but also significantly embellish it.
At the end of the article, check out the video: Modern electric fireplaces in the interior.
Perhaps after that you will like the electric fireplace even more.
Installing an electric fireplace
According to mounting option
The designs differ from each other in the way of installation, they can be:
- floor;
- wall-mounted;
- embedded in objects;
- corner;
- prefabricated.
The main structural detail is its hearth. However, without the necessary decoration, it can only act as a mediocre heater. It is the correct design that coincides with the overall design idea of the entire room that can turn it into an unforgettable decorative element.
You can install the wall sample next to the outlet to which the power cord is actually connected. The wall model is framed and mounted a meter away from the floor covering. A corner fireplace will allow you to economically use the area of the room.
Experts do not recommend placing built-in units in the opposite direction from the light source - the effects built into the equipment can fade noticeably. Try to keep the hearth deep, this will add realism to the flame.
In any case, the installation of an electric fireplace begins with the formation of a portal for it. Creating a wireframe is a snap. It is enough to build a metal profile, and place plasterboard panels on top of it. Do not forget to cover the formed joints, irregularities and cracks with putty and primer mixture.The socket is mounted next to the fireplace in a special niche.
Further registration depends only on you. As a decoration, you can use natural materials - wood or stone, plaster, as well as artificial components. Recently, apartment owners have preferred glass finishes interspersed with natural fibers. The amount of money that you have will help to determine the variety of options.
Taking into account the placement of the device in the apartment
An electric fireplace looks great in a studio apartment, where the kitchen is combined with the living room. Here, the product fits well along the wall, which is perpendicular to the windows. Let the soft comfortable sofas stand a meter from the electric fireplace, put a low table between them. Conveniently, when sitting on the sofa, you can easily reach the shelf with books on the side and slightly behind. An obligatory attribute of such an interior is a soft carpet.
On the electric fireplace in the bedroom, it is pleasant to contemplate lying on the bed, with a loved one or alone, resting after a working day. It is advisable to build small shelves for photos and postcards into the portal for the device.
The main thing is to take care of high-quality subsequent finishing.
Adherents of the Feng Shui teachings should place the structure in the southern part of the apartment, away from sewers and pipes that can "extinguish" the energy of the fire.
Creative electric fireplace in the interior
With a large selection, there is always difficulty in making one. Let's try to discuss the main characteristics and properties of electric fireplaces, as well as understand what place an electric fireplace can take in the interior of an apartment. Indoor fireplaces instantly transform the design. There is an immediate feeling of relaxation and understanding that this is a zone of relaxation and comfort. But, the electric fireplace decides not only the zoning of the resting place in the apartments, but also participates in the solution of the design project of the entire room and directly in the heating of the room.
When choosing an electric fireplace, you should take into account the design of the room and its area.
Electric fireplaces can be conditionally divided:
- At the place of installation and fastening;
- By interior design;
- For additional features.
At the place of installation, electric fireplaces are free-standing, they do not require special installation, floor-standing, usually installed near the wall. Wall-mounted options are those that are installed in an appropriate niche, and mobile ones that can be moved to any place if desired.
They are built-in, for example, in a niche or false wall, and corner, installed directly into the corner. In terms of interior solutions, fireplaces can be chosen in completely different style solutions, suitable specifically for the developed design of the room. As an additional feature of the electric fireplace, there may be a solution to combine it with a piece of furniture that is suitable in style.
How to install a fireplace in an apartment?
Many residents of city apartments do not even think about whether it is possible to install a fireplace in a multi-storey residential building. It seems that this is unrealistic. However, if you really want something, then everything is real. Of course, with some reservations and restrictions.
Wood burning fireplace in the apartment
If we are talking about a classic wood-burning fireplace, then putting it in a city apartment is, indeed, almost unrealistic.
The only exception in some cases is apartments located on the top floor and initially equipped with stoves with chimneys in working order. But even this will require a complex and expensive agreement, which may well end in refusal. In many regions of our country, this is completely prohibited.
Therefore, you need to look for options. And if here you can order any portal for the fireplace, without looking back at exactly where you plan to install the device, then you will have to think more seriously with the firebox.
What types of fireboxes can be installed in the apartment?
Several types of fireboxes are suitable for apartments:
- Biofuel - its main advantage lies in the fact that a real fire burns in it, but at the same time it does not require either laying a chimney or coordinating the installation. How is this possible? The fact is that biofuel burns in a biofuel, in other words, a special alcohol. Which, in the combustion process, emits water vapor and carbon dioxide, so it is enough just to ventilate the room.
- An electric fireplace is a model, which is essentially an electric heater, only with a special screen on which the combustion process is visualized. There are models that simulate live fire quite realistically.
- False fireplace - products that consist of only one portal, the internal space of which is filled with various decorative elements.
Choosing a portal for an apartment
It was said above that regardless of the installation location, you can choose any portal. This is true, but it is still necessary to take into account some factors.
We are talking about the total mass of the future product. Large portals may turn out to be too heavy, therefore, to install them, it will be necessary to additionally strengthen the floor and ceilings so that, together with the fireplace, they do not fall down to the floor below to the neighbors.
However, if you wish, you can find lightweight models of portals made of natural stone or choose another material. Follow the link to find samples of suitable products.
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