The fireplace in the apartment and the best design with its use

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

The fireplace in the apartment: the choice of the optimal design for urban housing

In theory, any landlord can get permission for the construction of the 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 is rare to find a wood-burning hearths.

The most commonly used lightweight and safer model:

• Built in electric fireplaces;
• decorative designs (false-fire);
• bio-fireplaces.

Before you buy an electric fireplace or decorative should immediately designate a few moments. First, you must determine what role will perform design: heating or decorating the room? This will stop your choice on a certain type of fire.

After analyzing the layout and draw up a preliminary master plan, it is necessary to define the room and the area where the design will be installed. This information will allow to choose the most suitable modification. Some rooms 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 valuable space.

Choosing a suitable electric fireplace for the house: the main criteria

For the purchase of high-quality design is not enough to find a nice photo of the electric fireplace, product selection should be based on its characteristics and other important parameters.

Key selection criteria:

• the external design of the fireplace - decorative features, as well as the quality of performance should be at the proper level (absence of defects and damages);
• power level - if functional filling unit has optimal characteristics, the case will be only for the decoration design. It's enough to buy a portal for the fireplace with a suitable design or decorate it yourself;

• room size - from room dimensions depend on many specifications of the fireplace, as well as its configuration and type of installation;
• design direction of the room with a fireplace - a design is chosen taking into account the style in which the room is satisfied;
• the price of the electric fireplace - fireplace in the selection should focus on the budgetary possibilities. If the device is not expensive on the pocket, it is necessary to dwell on the middle segment. Purchase an inexpensive electric fireplace will result in frustration, because most of these designs not reliable.

Interesting fact! Electric fireplace in the apartment is able to efficiently heat the room up to 30 m².

Dimensions of electric fireplaces:

View of the fireplace	Dimensions, m (width)
Standard	0,62
Wide	0,7-1
beyond a wide	1-2,5

The best on the market, manufacturers recognized the following brands:

• Electrolux (professional equipment level);

• Alex Bauman (excellent decorative characteristics and the optimum combination of quality and cost);
• RealFlame (high quality equipment).

Rating electric fireplaces Electrolux:

Model	Size, cm	Place in rating	type of construction	price, rub.
EFP / M-5012	25h34h17	1	outdoor	3500
EFP / W-1200RCL	12,2h57,8h87,6	2	hanging	13600
EFP / S-2118SDS	28h100,4h102,5	3	pristennaja	23500
EFP / C-1000RC	29h59,3h63,6	4	outdoor	11700
EFP / S-2018SBS	28h102h102	5	pristennaja	20000
EFP / W-1100URCL	9h66h52	6	hanging	12500
EFP / F-200RC	34,2h51,5h59	7	pristennaja	6750
EFP / F-100	28,5h42,6h54	8	outdoor	7000
EFP / F-110	28h41,5h54	9	pristennaja	7000
EFP / F - 300W	24h36,5h41,5	10	pristennaja	47000

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

When choosing an electric fireplace in the interior of one of the apartment buildings, regardless of the purpose and style of living space, it is necessary to take into account the relationship between the dimensions of the device and the size of the room. Stylized focus should be in harmony with the environment. This is especially true of the furniture.

As can be seen in many photos, corner fireplaces small size would be best installed in the premises with an area of ​​no more than 25 m². This alternative approach will maximize the use of the angular space of the room, not concealing useful centimeters along the walls.

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Full-length flat allows you to perform the installation of large equipment, decorated with a massive portal made of wood or artificial stone. In this case, it may be used an electric fireplace wall, recessed or embedded type. Selection of modification depends on the styling of the room.

Useful advice!Installation of the voltage regulator and the regular check wiring state will extend the service life of the electric fireplace and corner designs with any other type of installation.

In the space of a studio apartment, where the furniture is placed zonally, fit well design built-in electric fireplace, double and insular. The device can be used as partitions between the area intended for relaxation and dining. As a result, it will be possible not only to zone the room, but also warm the space on both sides of the separator.

The use of the fireplace in a modern interior: Photo premises in high-tech style

Apartment owners often use an electric fireplace in the interior of the living room, photos of such structures in large numbers are found not only in the network, but also in design magazines. However, even experienced decorators have difficulties in the development of design in hi-tech style.

This area characterized by certain features:

• no superfluous decoration;
• pure colors;
• the prevalence of severe and straight lines.

Despite the strict restraint and severe frame, high-tech style, as well as an electric fireplace in modern interior settled down well. The key to this - choose the appropriate design of the structure.

In the majority of cases occurring in the photo electric fireplaces in a high-tech style totally devoid of decorative components. There shall be no grille, shelves and all sorts of flourishes. These fireplaces do not require websites, because their design is self-sufficient. The main task of the fire to the interior of emphasis is on the flame simulation. System installation is very simple and involves the construction of installation on a stand or wall use as a basis for fixing. There is no need to manufacture niche.

Design in hi-tech, despite its apparent simplicity, can have an extensive range of functions:

1. Several variants of the image - shift function allows the figure to fire 5-8 times, each time getting a new design of the flame.
2. living flame feature - a rather realistic fireplace simulates real flames.
3. Front window heating function - in the quartz surface of the screen is sealed heating element, which forms the infrared radiation. It not only warms the air in the room, but all the furnishings that are within range.

Some manufacturers offer an unusual design options. Consumers can buy glass for a fireplace with special properties, such as non-uniform transparency function, simulating smokiness, with optional sound (crackle) and displays the highlighted burning logs.

Note! The photo electric fireplaces in the style of high-tech look with laconic and stylish. However, these structures have considerable weight. Their weight and the cost is much higher than the parameters of conventional fireplaces.

Design trim in the interior of the living room fireplace: photo rooms in rustic style

Country, of Provence and rustic - the most popular destinations of rural style. At the heart of this design is the use of natural materials or their authentic imitations. As a city apartment does not have the conditions for the installation of wood structures, in this case it is better to buy a false fireplace with natural and natural decor.

Ideal pockets with a portal made of untreated wood. In the photo Fireplaces made of plasterboard with their hands, which can be used in a rustic interior, there are models with a variety of finishing options. Widely used wood paneling, natural stone or synthetic analogs of options. The use of brick in the decoration of the fire with his own hands will create an excellent imitation of wood-burning hearth.

The network can find a lot of examples of interior decoration in a rustic style with a fireplace, these photos false fireplaces often have built-in, corner or near-wall construction. To design the most consistent country or rustic direction, that the product must be of the regiment. Preferably on its set decoration, to bring the flavor of rural life in the interior of the apartment.

these decorative ornaments suit with a fireplace in the rustic interior of the room:

• painted plates;
• picture frames;
• collectible beer mugs;
• wrought iron candle holders;
• container, filled with fir cones, chestnuts or acorns, for example, baskets of bark and twigs or m. p.

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

For the fireplace in the style of Provence, it is desirable to use at least a rough design and bright colors, such as white or blue tones. In this case, welcome the presence in the room plant motifs. If the design is based on the country direction will not interfere perform indoors imitation or a lightweight version of wooden floor beams. They should be painted in a dark contrasting color to the finished wall.

Useful advice!If a decorative fireplace in the apartment no shelves styled dishes with a list can be placed in small cabinets with glass doors, placing them along the walls.

Design classic fireplace in the apartment: Photo bedroom and living room interiors

The classic design is suitable for the fireplace in the bedroom or living room. Popular among home owners favor of English design direction.

It is characterized by the presence of the following elements:

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

All this will emphasize the classic design of a bedroom with a fireplace, decorated with stone or marble portal. It is advisable to use made in the same style of accessories, such as watches, books, vases and figurines. These items should be placed on the mantelpiece. It can be in addition to the decorative fireplace to buy paintings or mirrors in heavy frames, if the installation is supposed to design fireplace in the living room.

Luxury decorative fireplaces: interior photo Baroque

baroque taste will attract owners of apartments who prefer luxury. In the design of a beautiful fireplace, as well as the room where it is installed, there must be whimsical and fanciful forms.

Characteristic features of the interior in the Baroque style:

• molding on the walls with gold;
• curtains of heavy fabric, such as satin or velvet with fringes or tassels;
• pieces of furniture with curved legs, covered in gold leaf;
• crystal chandeliers, decorated with pendants.

Creating a Baroque style, you need to bring your situation to the design of the royal palace of this period. The most used at the time the materials are precious metals, ivory, expensive marble or wood. From this it follows a start, engaging in the design of fireplaces, photo-design examples of such structures typically contain a large number of curved lines and curved shapes.

As decor on the mantel can be installed:

• crystal vases;
• vintage figurines made of ivory;
• china.

Useful advice! Baroque interior can be supplemented with mirrors framed in broad and precious thing, wood carvings made by hand and covered with gold leaf.

Fireplace design in the modern urban loft style

The interior of the urban loft, you can bet on a modern design. For this fit stylish fashion fireplace with an unusual shape and coloring. Ideally one would design, made in a high-tech. For apartments can take a two-sided fireplace and install it into a small partition.

Loft worthy decorate the fireplace, made in retro style. It is possible to combine the design elements of ancient and modern finishes. The main thing - skillfully combine these conflicting directions. Playing on the contrast will create an unusual and unique design of urban loft. For decoration you can use natural stone or large size ceramic tile, stylized dark brick. Possible to use the granite portal or imitation of this material.

Design fireplace in the loft can be practical. This style is characterized by the use of brickwork, so the material can be used for decoration of the portal. It is important to create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. For this purpose, suitable functional furniture that folds into a cupboard or a special niche. From the interior to remove all the unnecessary. The room must remain only practical, safe and the most necessary items. It is desirable that in the room there was at least one brick wall or wooden ceiling.

Design loft can be careless. True this style design involves minimal presence of and installation of furniture corner or near-wall chimney, preferably with a metallic finish. In the space of urban loft fit any fireplace. Exceptions are objects made in a classic style, carved, white marble stone, or stucco.

How to use the electric heater in the interior of the room in a chalet-style

The easiest way to support the registration of premises in chalet-style due to the fire - to perform his finishing using natural stone or simulate it. It is advisable to bring your design to the appearance of an ancient hearth, but stick to the romantic mood.

You can use ceramic tiles, has an interesting texture, as an alternative to gross and massive stone. Externally, these products are virtually indistinguishable from natural materials. Hue finishing the fireplace in the chalet-style can be anything. The variant of the use of non-uniform colors, but they should be soft and discreet.

Ideal would be to look at the mantelpiece animal skins, old household items, armor and weapons. For its production is better to use a stone or brick. The presence of a marble fireplace will add a special charm. If there are sufficient funds, this material can be replaced with onyx. A cheaper embodiment of the surfacing material is granite.

Important! It is not recommended to use the shiny and new items in the interior of the apartment, constructed in chalet style. Furniture necessarily have to be old, and even better shabby and dull.

Despite the ban on the use of new things, allowed the installation of modern electric fire in interior photos of these buildings imbued with romance through the use of correct items and decor furniture.

The characteristic features of the style:

• massive sofa or a bed, covered with animal skins;
• wooden stool near the fireplace;
• stumps and branches in its original form, treated lacquered composition, which can be placed on the portal.

As decoration for the mantel will suit transparent glass containers filled with straw and wicker baskets. Design designs developed very carefully, and make sure these are decorated with ornamental fireplaces with their hands, a photo similar products, as well as the description of the technology can be found on the Internet.

Manufacturing and finish the fireplace: photo and technology of creating artificial structures

Since the housing in the interior of the artificial fireplace urban apartment hardly exposed to heat and has a low weight for finishing its design, you can use materials with low requirements for fire safety and strength.

It can be used for manufacturing the casing:

• MDF;
• brick;
• drywall;
• particleboard;
• plywood.

In the photo, fireplaces design is very different incarnation. To create it using wood, natural and artificial stone. Also applied glass, metal, polyurethane inlay, moldings and so on. N.

The construction of the pedestal and frame in the room with fireplace: photo and description of the technology

For the construction of the podium it is desirable to use part of the countertop. It is cut with the dimensions of the heater with an electric jigsaw. It is better if the work will be taken countertop made of MDF with a protective coating in the form of lamination. This material exhibits a resistance to the influence of temperature and moisture. If you plan the installation of the wall structure, the countertop should be given a rectangular shape, and for the installation of a corner of the fireplace needs a pentagonal element.

The pedestal is raised above floor level at the expense of the frame. For its production required a metal profile with a cross section size of 50x40 mm or 50x50 mm. After which a pedestal is masked by plastic molding. Shade this element must match the colors of table tops.

Important!Square pedestal must necessarily be greater than the area of ​​the fireplace installed on it.

For the manufacture of the portal easier to use plasterboard, it is environmentally friendly and easy to be mounted on a metal frame.

For manufacturing bases will need:

1. Metal profile section with a size of 50x50 mm (to create struts).
2. The metal profile with a cross section size of 50x40 mm (to create a guide).
3. Fasteners, such as screws of type "bug" of 10-13 mm.

The list of required for tools and accessories include:

• Metal scissors;
• building level;
• screwdriver;
• Knife stationery;
• screwdriver;
• hammer.

Before the installation, on the wall in the contact area with the fireplace must be secured asbestos sheet. Then, using the marker and the marking layer is applied.

frame assembly can be made according to the following sequence of actions:

1. Set of profiles according to 50x40 mm markings so as to obtain a parallelepiped. To fix the required dowels and screws of the "bug".
2. Transverse assembling profiled elements with a cross section of 50x50 mm to reinforce the structure. Step - 30 cm.
3. The formation of the inner part with the dimensions of the device.

If you look on the net Photo fireplaces design, you can see the artificial structure with a chimney. Like a real focus, fake variant may have this element, although its presence is optional.

Wiring for a fireplace made of plasterboard: Photo and recommendations

To ensure power fireplace, to the area of ​​its installation should be to bring the wiring. For these purposes, perfectly suitable cable having a "self-extinguishing" insulation coating. The optimum size of the cross section 2,5h2 mm. In areas where the cable is installed in the portal, it is necessary to use a metal sleeve.

Better outlet mounted in a complex with a switch. Because of this no longer necessary to move the plug every time you want to turn off or turn on an electric fireplace. All this will be done by pressing the switch button.

Useful advice! If the apartment is ground for the organization of communication cable can be used with three cores. In this case, you must use a grounded socket made of ceramics.

Performing work affecting the grid, be sure to turn off the power to protect themselves. The choice of materials for the installation of communications, as well as circuit wiring must comply with regulatory requirements. For security reasons, this stage of installation of the fireplace are best left to an electrician.

Installation of drywall to finish the fireplace: photo and description of the process

After summed cable sheathed with a metal frame structure with sheets of drywall.

This procedure is performed in the following order:

1. Cutting drywall sheets (GCR) using stationery knife with the metal frame size.
2. Fixation screws GCR to the profiles of the "seed" (size fasteners - 3h25mm) using a power screwdriver.
3. Filling the seams between sheets of silicone.
4. Amplification plating metal angles at the corners with perforations (galvanized steel).

Before decorate fireplace selected finishing option, should be pre-set it to the portal. In the place where the instrument housing are located vent lugs should perform the slits in the drywall. If you miss this point, then the operation of the heater in its design will exposed to excessive heat, which greatly affect the life of the equipment and can cause its breakage.

Finishes fireplace: picture gallery of interesting ideas

The most commonly used ceramic tiles, decorative brick or stone veneer artificial fireplaces. Allowed staining and the use of wood.

Recommendations on the implementation of finishing:

1. For the application of VD-staining composition during construction can use a brush or decorative cushion.
2. The textured plaster is applied on the surface of the plasterboard using a spatula.
3. Artificial stone and decorative bricks and tiles fixed by a special adhesive composition, or "liquid nails".

Useful advice! If the fabric timber is used, it should be dry and treat the protective composition to the coating during operation of the temperature is not cracked.

Picture a beautiful fireplace, which can be found on the Internet or in magazines on design, it can be used as inspiration to create your own unique design.

If you intend to install the candles in the portal, the great decorative addition will be the mirror. They should be secured to the inner surfaces of the recess, except for the top and bottom. The base is decorated with mosaics, marble or ceramic tile. And the upper part of the niche is processed thermally stable dye, to protect the surface of the temperature.

In order to ensure fire safety in using these candles have decorative portal desirable to set the fence in the form of forged lattice. To finish this fire can not use combustible materials.

If candles are used to decorate the base, you can use a wooden or glass shelf. Available artificial variants can be found from the candle flame lamps instead. Will be a great decoration recess shelves with small trinkets, books, beautiful wooden logs, which must be frequent. On the shelf trim fireplace you can put a lamp, Christmas garlands, small mirrors, pictures.

Manufacture and install a decorative fireplace in a city apartment with his hands on the forces of each. This simple and practical approach to design allows you to bring comfort to the rooms, which do not allow for installation of the hearth. Work can be done in one day, using a minimal set of tools and affordable materials.