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Attractive Fireplaces
by Stephen Rhodes
On a cold winter night there’s nothing like cuddling up in
front of a fire with a loved one. The warmth from fireplaces
are welcome on chilly days, and the scent of the burning wood
adds a cozy ambiance to a home. Fireplaces make great gathering
spots and many families enjoy lounging around the fireplace in
the evenings to talk or watch television together.
Fireplaces are also attractive and add character to a home. A
beautiful fireplace can be the focal point of a room, or the
homeowner might choose to downplay the fireplace. Fireplaces
designs should complement the style of the room. A fireplace
covered in floral designs will look out of place in a room
decorated in a sleek, modern style. Thought should also be
given to the size of the fireplace, since a large fireplace
will overpower a small room and a tiny fireplace will get lost
in a cavernous room. There are many different fireplaces
designs and styles to choose from to accentuate a room and
express the homeowner’s personality, and we’ll discuss a few
popular options.
Brick fireplaces
Bricks are a traditional choice for fireplaces designs.
Beautiful, functional and easy to replace, bricks add a homey,
old-fashioned feel to a room. Aging brick fireplaces can be
spruced up with a coat of paint. While any bricks can be used
for the surround, only firebricks should be used in the
firebox.
Marble and Granite
Granite and marble are popular materials used in today’s
fireplaces designs. Granite fireplaces are handsome, durable
and easy to clean. There are a number of different colors of
granite fireplace designs to coordinate with a room’s décor.
Marble fireplaces are elegant and lovely and can add a
sophisticated touch to a home. Some marble fireplaces are
elaborately carved with beautiful designs.
Tile
Tiled fireplaces designs can add a splash of fun and color to
the fireplace. The tiles can cover the surround of the
fireplace and can be chosen in a variety of designs. For a
romantic room filled with lace you might choose tiles featuring
pretty floral patterns, while tiles with brightly colored
geometric shapes might better suit a contemporary style room.
Tile can also be used to cover the brick and give a new look to
an older mantel that is past its prime.
Kiva style fireplace
For a southwestern style home, try Kiva fireplaces designs.
Kiva fireplaces are curved and beehive shaped with openings at
the top and bottom for the flue and the fire. Traditional Kiva
fireplaces designs were created using adobe bricks, but today’s
models frequently use cinder blocks.
Outdoor fireplace
Many homeowners are installing outdoor fireplaces designs.
Outdoor fireplaces can turn an ordinary deck or patio into
something special. With patio furniture such as comfortable
chairs and a dining table and chairs, the patio becomes an
additional living space, ideal for entertaining friends and
family. The outdoor fireplace can make the space a great place
to spend time on cool summer nights, chilly spring and fall
days and even in the winter.
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