Fireplace in the apartment and the best design options using it

From this article, you can find out what role the fireplace plays in the apartment as a decorative element with a detailed study of styles such as baroque, classic, loft, chalet, high-tech and country. The text outlines the most popular and successful design techniques of recent years with photographs, as well as interesting ways to decorate fireplace designs.

Fireplace in an apartment: choosing the optimal design for urban housing

In theory, any apartment owner can obtain permission to build a fireplace. However, this process requires a significant amount of effort and money. For this reason, in the photo of fireplaces in the interior of the apartment, you can rarely find wood-burning hearths.

The most commonly used lighter and safer models:

• built-in electric fireplaces;
• decorative structures (false fireplace);
• bio fireplaces.

Before you buy an electric or decorative fireplace, you should immediately outline a few points. First, it is necessary to determine what role the structure will play: heating or decorating the room? This will allow you to opt for a specific type of hearth.

After analyzing the layout and drawing up a preliminary repair plan, you need to determine the room and area where the structure will be installed. This information will allow you to select the most suitable modification. Some premises do not impose restrictions on the choice of model, for others it is advisable to buy a corner fireplace, as the only option to save usable space.

Choosing the right electric fireplace for your home: basic criteria

To buy a high-quality design, it is not enough to find a beautiful photo of an electric fireplace; the choice of a product should be based on its characteristics and other important parameters.

Main selection criteria:

• external design of the fireplace - decorative characteristics, as well as the quality of workmanship must be at the proper level (no defects and damage);
• power level - if the functional filling of the device has optimal characteristics, then it will only be up to decorating the structure. To do this, it will be enough to buy a fireplace portal with a suitable design or decorate it yourself;

• the size of the room - many technical characteristics of the fireplace, as well as its configuration and type of installation, depend on the dimensions of the room;
• the direction of the design of a room with a fireplace - the design is selected taking into account the style in which the room is made;
• the price of an electric fireplace - when choosing a hearth, you should focus on budget opportunities. If you can't afford an expensive device, it is worth staying at the middle segment. Buying an inexpensive electric fireplace will be disappointing, since most of these designs are not reliable.

Interesting fact! An electric fireplace in an apartment can effectively heat up to 30 m² of the room.

Sizes of electric fireplaces:

Fireplace type	Dimensions, m (width)
Standard	0,62
Wide	0,7-1
Over wide	1-2,5

 

The following brands are recognized as the best manufacturers on the market:

• Electrolux (professional equipment level);

• Alex Bauman (excellent decorative characteristics and an optimal ratio of quality and cost);
• RealFlame (high quality fixtures).

Rating of electric fireplaces Electrolux:

Model	Size, cm	Ranking place	Construction type	price, rub.
EFP / M-5012	25x34x17	1	outdoor	3500
EFP / W-1200RCL	12.2x57.8x87.6	2	suspended	13600
EFP / S-2118SDS	28x100.4x102.5	3	wall	23500
EFP / C – 1000RC	29x59.3x63.6	4	outdoor	11700
EFP / S-2018SBS	28x102x102	5	wall	20000
EFP / W-1100URCL	9x66x52	6	suspended	12500
EFP / F-200RC	34.2x51.5x59	7	wall	6750
EFP / F-100	28.5x42.6x54	8	outdoor	7000
EFP / F-110	28x41.5x54	9	wall	7000
EFP / F - 300W	24x36.5x41.5	10	wall	47000

 

How to integrate a fireplace into an apartment: photos of interiors in different styles

When choosing an electric fireplace in the interior of one of the premises of an apartment, regardless of the purpose and style of living space, one should take into account the ratio between the dimensions of the device and the size of the room. A stylized hearth should be in harmony with the decor. This is especially true for pieces of furniture.

As can be seen in many photos, small corner fireplaces are best installed in rooms with an area of ​​no more than 25 m². This alternative approach will make the most of the corner space of the room without hiding the useful inches along the walls.

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A full-length apartment allows for the installation of large-sized equipment, decorated with a massive portal made of wood or artificial stone. In this case, an electric fireplace of wall-mounted, recessed or built-in type can be used. The choice of modification depends on the style of the room.

Helpful advice! Installing a voltage stabilizer and regularly checking the condition of the wiring will extend the life of an electric corner fireplace and structures with any other type of installation.

The design of the built-in electric fireplace, double-sided and island, will fit well into the space of a studio apartment, where the furniture is placed zonal. The appliance can be used as a partition between the recreation area and the dining room. As a result, it will be possible not only to zone the room, but also to heat the space on both sides of the divider.

Using a fireplace in a modern interior: a photo of a high-tech room

Apartment owners most often use an electric fireplace in the interior of the living room; photos of such structures are found in large numbers not only on the network, but also in design magazines. However, even experienced decorators find it difficult to design high-tech designs.

This direction is characterized by certain features:

• lack of unnecessary decor;
• pure colors;
• the predominance of strict and straight lines.

Despite the strict restraint and harsh framework, the high-tech style, like the electric fireplace, has taken root well in the modern interior. The main thing is to choose the appropriate design of the structure.

In most cases, high-tech electric fireplaces found in the photo are completely devoid of a decorative component. Lattice, shelves and all kinds of curls are not allowed. Such fireplaces do not need portals, since their design is self-sufficient. The main task of an electric fireplace in the interior is to focus on simulating a flame. The installation system is very simple and involves installing the structure on a pedestal or using a wall as a base for fixing. There is no need to make a niche.

High-tech designs, despite their external simplicity, can have a wide range of functions:

1. Several image options - the function allows you to change the pattern of the fireplace up to 5-8 times in order to get a new flame design each time.
2. The function of a living flame - such a fireplace quite realistically simulates real tongues of fire.
3. Front glass heating function - a heating element that generates infrared radiation is sealed into the quartz surface of the screen. It heats not only the air in the room, but also all the furnishings in the range.

Some manufacturers offer unusual designs. Consumers can buy fireplace glass with special properties, for example, the function of uneven transparency, simulating smoke, with the option of sound (crackling) and the display of illuminated burning logs.

Note!In the photo, high-tech electric fireplaces look laconic and stylish. However, these structures carry considerable weight. Their weight and cost significantly exceed the parameters of conventional fireplaces.

Design of false fireplaces in the interior of the living room: photos of rooms in a rustic style

Country, Provence and Rustic are the most popular rustic styles. This design is based on the use of natural materials or their authentic imitations.Since a city apartment does not have the conditions for the installation of wood-burning structures, in this case it is better to buy a false fireplace with a natural and natural decor.

Hearths with a portal made of untreated wood are ideal. In the photo of do-it-yourself drywall fireplaces, which can be used in rustic interiors, there are models with a variety of finishes. Wood panels, natural stone or its artificial versions of analogues are widely used. The use of bricks when decorating a fireplace with your own hands will create an excellent imitation of a wood-burning hearth.

On the network you can find many examples of rustic-style rooms with a hearth; in these photos, false fireplaces most often have a built-in, corner or wall structure. In order for the design to match the country or rustic direction as much as possible, the product must have a shelf. It is advisable to arrange decorative elements on it in order to bring the flavor of village life to the interior of the apartment.

For the interior of a room with a rustic fireplace, the following decorative decorations are suitable:

• painted plates;
• photo frames;
• collectible beer mugs;
• forged candlesticks;
• containers filled with spruce cones, chestnuts or acorns, for example, baskets made of birch bark or vines, etc.

If instead of a decorative structure, an electric fireplace is installed in the living room interior, all this will help to keep within the required style, despite the modern design of the hearth. A portal with the appropriate design can be bought ready-made or made by yourself.

For a Provence style fireplace, it is advisable to use a less rough design and light colors, for example, white or blue. In this case, the presence of plant motifs in the room is encouraged. If the design is based on the country direction, it does not hurt to make an imitation or a lightweight version of wooden floor beams indoors. They should be painted in a dark color contrasting with the wall decoration.

Helpful advice! If the decorative fireplace in the apartment does not have a shelf, stylized painted utensils can be placed in small cabinets with glass doors, placing them along the walls.

Design of a classic fireplace in the apartment: photo of the interiors of the bedroom and living room

The classic design is perfect for a fireplace in a bedroom or living room. The English design direction is popular among apartment owners.

It is characterized by the presence of the following elements:

• furniture with soft upholstery (natural leather or textiles made in soft colors and decorated with noble patterns);
• tapestries;
• low tables;
• bronze candlesticks;
• antique chandeliers.

All this will emphasize the classic design of the bedroom with a fireplace, decorated with a stone or marble portal. It is advisable to use accessories made in the same style, for example, watches, books, vases and figurines. These items should be placed on the mantel. In addition to a decorative fireplace, you can buy paintings or mirrors in heavy frames if you plan to install a structure fireplace in the living room.

Luxurious decorative fireplaces: photos of baroque interiors

Baroque style will appeal to apartment owners who prefer luxury. At the same time, bizarre and fanciful forms should be present in the design of a beautiful fireplace, as well as in the room where it is installed.

Typical features of the Baroque interior:

• stucco on the walls with gilding;
• Curtains made from heavy fabrics such as satin or velvet with fringes or tassels
• pieces of furniture with bent legs covered with gilding;
• crystal chandeliers decorated with pendants.

When creating the baroque style, you need to bring the atmosphere as close as possible to the design of the royal palace of this era. The most used materials at that time were precious metals, ivory, marble or expensive woods. This should be the starting point for designing a fireplace; photo examples of the design of such structures usually contain a large number of curved lines and curved shapes.

As a decor, you can install on the mantelpiece:

• crystal vases;
• antique figurines made of ivory;
• porcelain dishes.

Helpful advice!The baroque interior can be complemented with wide-framed mirrors and precious objects, hand-made wood carvings and gilded.

Fireplace design in a modern urban loft style

In the interior of an urban loft, you can rely on modern design. A stylish, fashionable fireplace with an unusual shape or color is suitable for this. The ideal option would be a high-tech design. For an apartment, you can take a double-sided fireplace and install it in a small partition.

The loft will adequately decorate a fireplace made in retro style. At the same time, you can combine elements of old and modern finishes in the design. The main thing is to competently combine these conflicting directions. The play on contrast will allow you to create an unusual and unique design of an urban loft. For decoration, you can use large natural stone or ceramic tiles stylized as dark brick. It is permissible to use a granite portal or an imitation of this material.

A loft-style fireplace design can be practical. This style is characterized by the use of brickwork, so this material can be used to decorate the portal. It is very important to create a comfortable and relaxed environment. For these purposes, functional furniture that folds into a wardrobe or a special niche is suitable. All unnecessary things need to be removed from the interior. Only practical, safe and essential items should remain in the room. It is desirable that the room has at least one brick wall or wooden ceiling.

Loft décor can be sloppy. The true design of this style involves minimal furniture and the installation of a corner or wall fireplace, preferably with a metal finish. Any fireplace will fit into the space of an urban loft. The exceptions are constructions made in the classical style and decorated with carvings, white marble stone or stucco.

How to use an electric fireplace in a chalet-style room

The easiest way to support room decoration in chalet style at the expense of the fireplace - to finish it with natural stone or its imitation. It is desirable to bring the design as close as possible to the appearance of the old hearth, but at the same time adhere to a romantic mood.

It is allowed to use ceramic tiles with an interesting texture, as an alternative to rough and massive stone. Outwardly, such products are practically indistinguishable from natural material. The shade of the chalet-style fireplace can be any. It is possible to use non-uniform colors, but they should be soft and discreet.

The skin of an animal, antique household items, armor and weapons will look ideal on the mantelpiece. It is better to use stone or brick for its manufacture. The presence of marble will give the fireplace a special charm. If there is enough money, this material can be replaced with onyx. A cheaper option for finishing material is granite.

Important!It is not recommended to use shiny and new items in the interior of a chalet-style apartment. Furniture must be antique, or better even plain and dull.

Despite the ban on the use of new things, it is allowed to install a modern electric fireplace in the interior, the photos of such rooms are saturated with romance due to the use of the right decor items and furniture.

Characteristic features of the style:

• a massive sofa or bed covered with animal skin;
• wooden stools near the fireplace;
• stumps and branches in their original form, treated with varnish, which can be placed on the portal.

Transparent glass containers filled with straw, as well as wicker baskets, are suitable as a decor for a mantelpiece. The design of the structures is developed very carefully, and these decorative fireplaces are necessarily decorated with their own hands, photos of such products, as well as descriptions of technologies can be found on the Internet.

Fireplace manufacturing and decoration: photo and technology for creating an artificial structure

Since the body of an artificial fireplace in the interior of a city apartment is practically not exposed to heating and is lightweight, materials with low requirements in terms of fire safety and strength can be used to decorate its structure.

For the manufacture of the case can be used:

• MDF;
• brick;
• drywall;
• Chipboard;
• plywood.

In the photo, the design of fireplaces finds a very different embodiment. To create it, wood, natural and artificial stone are used. Glass, metal, polyurethane decor, stucco molding, etc. will also be used.

Construction of a pedestal and a frame in a room with a fireplace: photo and description of technology

For the construction of the pedestal, it is advisable to use part of the tabletop. It is cut to fit the size of the electric fireplace using an electric jigsaw. It is better if a tabletop made of MDF with a protective coating in the form of lamination is taken for work.This material is resistant to temperature and moisture. If it is planned to install a wall structure, then the tabletop should be given a rectangular shape, and a pentagonal element is needed to install a corner fireplace.

The pedestal rises above the floor level due to the frame. For its manufacture, you will need a metal profile with a section size of 50x40 mm or 50x50 mm. Then the pedestal is masked with a plastic skirting board. The shade of this element must match the color of the countertop.

Important! The area of ​​the pedestal must be larger than the area of ​​the fireplace installed on it.

The easiest way to make a portal is to use drywall, it is environmentally friendly and can be easily attached to a metal frame.

To make the base you will need:

1. Metal profile with a cross-sectional size of 50x50 mm (for creating racks).
2. Metal profile with a section size of 50x40 mm (for creating guides).
3. Fasteners, for example, self-tapping screws of the "bug" type with a length of 10-13 mm.

The list of tools and devices required for work includes:

• scissors for metal;
• building level;
• screwdriver;
• stationery knife;
• screwdriver;
• a hammer.

Before proceeding with the installation, an asbestos sheet must be fixed to the wall in the zone of contact with the fireplace. After that, using a marker and a level, markings are applied.

The frame can be assembled according to the following procedure:

1. Installation of 50x40 mm profiles according to the marking so that a parallelepiped is obtained. For fixing you will need dowels and self-tapping screws of the "bug" type.
2. Transverse installation of profiled elements with a section of 50x50 mm to strengthen the structure. Step - 30 cm.
3. Formation of the inner part taking into account the dimensions of the device.

If you search the network for photos of fireplace designs, you can see artificial structures with a chimney. Like a real hearth, a fake variant can have this element, although its presence is optional.

Installation of plasterboard fireplace wiring: photos and recommendations

To provide the fireplace with power, wiring must be connected to the installation area. For these purposes, a cable with a "self-extinguishing" insulating coating is perfect. The optimal section size is 2.5x2 mm. In those areas where the cable is mounted in the portal, a metal sleeve must be used.

It is better to mount the socket together with a switch. This eliminates the need to move the plug every time you need to turn off or on the electric fireplace. All this will be done by pressing the switch button.

Helpful advice! If the apartment is grounded, a three-core cable can be used to organize communications. In this case, a ceramic earthed socket must be used.

When performing work affecting the power grid, it is imperative to turn off the power to protect yourself. The choice of materials for the installation of communications, as well as the wiring diagram, must comply with regulatory requirements. For safety reasons, it is better to entrust this stage of installing the fireplace to an electrician.

Installation of drywall before finishing the fireplace: photo and description of the process

After the cable is connected, the structure of the metal frame is sheathed with plasterboard sheets.

This procedure is performed in the following order:

1. Cut drywall sheets (gypsum plasterboard) with a clerical knife, taking into account the size of the metal frame.
2. Fixing the gypsum board to the profiles with self-tapping screws of the "seed" type (fastener size - 3x25mm) using a screwdriver.
3. Sealing joints between sheets with sealant.
4. Reinforcement of the sheathing in the corners with metal corners with perforation (galvanized steel).

Before decorating the fireplace with the chosen finishing option, you must first install it in the portal. In the place where the ventilation lugs are located on the body of the device, slots should be made in the drywall. If you miss this moment, then during the operation of the electric fireplace, its structure will be exposed to overheating, which will significantly affect the service life of the equipment and can provoke its breakdown.

Fireplace finishing options: photo gallery of interesting ideas

Most often, ceramic tiles, decorative bricks or stone are used for facing artificial fireplaces. Coloring and use of wood is allowed.

Recommendations for finishing:

1. To apply the VD-composition when painting the structure, you can use a brush or decorative roller.
2. Textured plaster is applied to the surface of the drywall with a spatula.
3. Artificial stone and decorative bricks, as well as tiles, are fixed with a special adhesive or "liquid nails".

Helpful advice!If wood is used as a finishing material, it should be dried and treated with a protective compound so that the coating does not crack from temperature during operation.

Photos of beautiful fireplaces that can be found on the Internet or in design magazines can be used as inspiration for creating your own unique design.

If it is supposed to install candles in the portal, then mirrors will be an excellent decorative addition. They should be fixed to the inner surfaces of the niche, except for the top and bottom. The base is decorated with mosaics, marble or ceramic tiles. And the upper part of the niche is treated with a heat-resistant dye to protect the surface from temperature.

To ensure fire safety when using real candles, it is advisable to install a fence in the form of a forged lattice near the decorative portal. Flammable materials must not be used to decorate such a fireplace.

If candles will not be used, a wooden shelf or glass can be used to decorate the base. On sale, you can find artificial versions of candles with bulbs instead of flames.Shelves with small trinkets, books, beautiful wooden logs, which must be frequent, will become an excellent decoration for a niche. On the shelf of a false fireplace, you can put lamps, New Year's garlands, small mirrors, photographs.

Everyone can make and install a decorative fireplace in a city apartment with their own hands. This simple and practical approach to design brings coziness to spaces that don't allow for a real hearth installation. The job can be completed in one day using a minimal set of tools and affordable materials.