Decor fireplace with plasterboard own hands

The fireplace in the apartment is an unconventional and beautiful decoration. He was always an indicator of the magnificent taste and incredible opportunities of the owner of the house.

In past times, the fireplace was only real and was found only in private houses of cardinals, noblemen and noble people. Later it was considered not just an important part of the style and interior in general, but an exquisite and important element of even an ordinary apartment. Now it is not necessary to build a real one, you can do with a decorative fireplace made of plasterboard, which can not always be distinguished from the present. This design has become an integral part of the living space( more often the hall and living room), which is considered the central element of the room. Important is its appearance, which should pay special attention. After all, the decor of the fireplace is the key to the whole composition.

Unique options for decorating the fireplace

The main thing is your ideals, because they must be absolutely reflected in the overall style of your house. If you decide to install an artificial fireplace, you need to think about how it can be arranged. We need to make it not just a central element, but to transform it, create an incredible effect, which can be achieved with a simple and modern material - drywall. Using it - you can turn even the most simple and inconspicuous fireplace into a masterpiece.

Apply gypsum cardboard as a base, it cuts out parts, and from them the composition is added. In this case, you will need some knowledge of how to work with this type of material. First you need to choose the design of the decor, then think about every moment of installation, do not forget that in itself drywall is not very attractive, so it should be covered or painted or transformed with other materials to finish such surfaces. Some of the options for decorating the fireplace with this method are presented in the photo. A wide variety of ideas will help you choose the most optimal and interesting way. It is important to note that each idea is unique, and it must necessarily correspond to the overall style of the room - this is important.

So, having chosen the right option, we turn to the purchase of materials, and to the preparatory work. Before you is not an idle task, so you can use our tips.

Useful tips for

• When you create a fireplace decor with your own hands, you should remember that installation takes a long time. After all, everything has to be calculated, every element is measured correctly. The feature of drywall is that it is durable and easy to install on the frame, so it's easy to work with it. But in order for the composition to be correct and smooth, one must constantly ensure that everything corresponds to the dimensions.
• We must initially decide how you will decorate this material. If it is painted, then the color should be brighter than the general palette of the walls. If you like the wallpaper, then there will be difficulties, every bend will be noticeable, so it's important to glue them as accurately as possible.
• According to the style, the decor of the fireplace can be simple( there are even lines) or complex( when there are rounded shapes and even oval figures of fringing).

Two words about the style of

Remember that everyone knows the classic style - that's the perfect space for a fireplace. Therefore, it is not advisable to add this charming composition to the country style or the newfangled minimalism - there is too much probability not to decorate the house, but to make it somewhat strange. Only and only classics - that's when the fireplace becomes a decoration.

Photo of the fireplace decor of plasterboard