The bedroom should be nice and cozy. Even the most brutal and tough people will not dispute this. One of the non-standard solutions is to install a fireplace. However, it will have to be used very thoughtfully and carefully.
Features
Modern city apartments have become much more convenient than the most luxurious private houses built several centuries ago. Instead of fireplaces, many other heating methods have appeared, which are both more practical, and more economical, and safer. However, in terms of space design, it is the “good old” fireplace that remains unrivaled. It is quite appropriate to install it in the bedroom, where such a hearth will definitely add coziness and comfort.
Exist A number of design solutions that allow you to enter fireplaces even in the most modern interiors.
Manufacturers have launched the release of a significant number of focal models. Along with them, there are also all kinds of imitators. They are much safer than a full fireplace. Moreover, the effect of "staying in a country estate" will still be ensured. There are a large number of interior styles, in each of which a fireplace will be appropriate.
Stylistics
Fireplaces of classical design have a lot of carved details and stucco molding. This decision immediately makes the item more luxurious. Sometimes they use natural stone for decoration. Cheaper and easier option - decoration with textured lines. In a hi-tech or minimalistic setting, designs with a simpler design and no additional parts are recommended.
They are mainly made tempered glass which are completely safe. The heating block is in the middle.
Typically, such fireplaces are placed along the wall. Designers provide for a variety of heating modes. High-tech foci look impressive, immediately attract attention.
Varieties and Choice
The unwillingness of many people to put a fireplace in the apartment is quite understandable. This word itself is associated with a very large product that absorbs a lot of space and constantly emits the “aroma” of soot that spreads the burning. Fortunately, technologists were able to solve a similar problem. Now there are fireplaces “Suitable” even for a small bedroom, which themselves are small and work perfectly safely. If the power stops, the fire itself goes out without any risk.
Quite widespread natural gas fireplaces. A special burner in them is located exactly in the middle. It is this arrangement that is the most rational from an engineering point of view.
The only thing is that you have to connect the hearth to the gas line or to the cylinder. In addition, the gas is toxic and may explode.
A safer option is an electric fireplace. Important: the vast majority of electrical foci are designed voltage 220 V. If it is different, special measures will have to be taken. In addition, electric fireplaces can be controlled by remote control. They are often used as a backlight.
A good alternative is often false fireplace. Since there is no real fire inside, designers get complete freedom. They can realize the most daring and extraordinary plans. However, keep in mind that false fireplaces are usually used as The main decorative element in the room. Because there are simply no trifles in its device and appearance!
Refusal from a chimney and other bulky elements:
- greatly simplifies the work;
- makes it cheaper;
- speeds up the timing of composition creation
In addition, false fireplaces can be installed without permission from the fire inspections. Those will not have a reason for complaints during the scheduled inspection. Sometimes an imitation of the hearth is built around a radiator.
In this case, you do not even need to use additional devices for heating. Important: if a fireplace imitation surrounds the battery, it should be made of non-combustible materials.
Separate conversation deserve biofireplaces. They have a special burner, usually surrounded by decorative details. These details can reproduce the appearance of ordinary firewood or extinct embers. Natural stone is sometimes imitated. Ethanol, which burns out without unpleasant odors or toxic gases, usually becomes biofuel.
Education is also completely excluded:
- soot;
- dust
- particles of soot;
- spark
The only products of combustion are carbon dioxide and water vapor. Since the biofireplace emits exactly the same amount of gas as the burning candle, there is no need for special chimneys or enhanced ventilation. There are options with open and closed alcohol tanks. Important: both types of containers should be refilled only after turning off the fireplace, when it finally cools down. Some versions are equipped with sound simulators of flame, so they work even more realistic.
Built-in hearths with an open flame are advised to be installed even at the stage of building a house. To do this later will be too difficult and dangerous. Wall structures are most common.
Their important advantage is affordable cost. Island fireplaces are rarely used, because they are appropriate only in fairly large bedrooms.
The “islands” have very low efficiency and will be able to warm only one room in which they are located. Another drawback is the significant area of the zone with increased fire hazard. In terms of heating, fireplaces with a single-sided firebox are considered the best solution. As for power, 1 kW is considered sufficient for heating 25 square meters. m. total area.
Another nuance: when practical qualities come first, non-brick ones must be used, and cast iron or steel structuresbecause they spread heat faster.
How to arrange the fireplace area correctly?
Despite the importance of technical subtleties, the beautiful design of a bedroom with a fireplace can also not be "discounted". Qualified interior designers prefer restrained, laconic styles, because a natural hearth or its artificial imitation should equally create a feeling of a strict, but cozy and comfortable space. There should not be too much furniture and decorative objects around. And what still will have to be absolutely resistant to fire.
The sleeping area will only benefit from the skillful use of color accents and various textures. As a complement to the composition used special textiles. Its coincidence in color with the fireplace itself or the choice of a contrasting combination is up to the owners themselves.
Even high-end designers will not dare to impose their opinions on this point. For a visual increase in the bedrooms using mirrors placed above the hearth; in modern areas of the interior, however, most often there is a TV.
On how to choose a fireplace in the interior, see further.
