The living rooms with fireplace they are always much more welcoming and warm than those that do not have this element. It can come with the architecture of the house or we can also install a fireplace because we like that homely touch that it gives to the living room.
This time we are going to see rooms with a fireplace, with different types of fireplace, with different styles that can be chosen and with ideas to decorate these spaces. The fireplace is going to be a point of reference in the living room, an important place, and therefore the decoration has to take into account the position of the fireplace to make the most of it.
Types of fireplace for the living room
When choosing a fireplace for the living room we must know what the advantages or disadvantages of the types of chimney. In general, people distinguish between wood burning and gas fireplaces. The wood-fired ones are the traditional ones, which have to have their smoke outlet, and which are less energy efficient speaking, because they lose part of the heat in the smoke outlet. Nowadays they are not usually chosen unless they already come in the architecture of the house, in old houses.
All the gas fireplaces they are the ones that are usually chosen today, because they are more energy efficient. In addition, we do not have to worry about the smoke outlet or having firewood on hand. They are cleaner also because we do not have to collect the ashes, so they have quite a few advantages. The only thing they have against them is that they do not have as much charm as traditional fireplaces, but the advantages are enough to choose them, especially in modern environments.
Another alternative that is on the rise are pellet fireplaces, which are also chosen for their low consumption and for being the most ecological. The design is not as attractive as that of other fireplaces, although you can choose different models for the living room.
Fireplace styles
Although when talking about a living room with a fireplace we all imagine the typical classic fireplace bricks with structure, the truth is that today there are many models. One of the most beautiful is still that of the classic fireplaces on the walls, although these can be left in brick, stone, or integrated with the walls, using the same paint.
They are also the fireplaces embedded in the walls, which integrate perfectly with the environment and do not occupy more because they are made in a niche in the wall. It is a good option for gas fireplaces. In addition, these fireplaces are fine if we do not want to give them too much prominence in the living room, but to be one more element.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions modern style fireplaces we found several. There are the hanging fireplaces, which are the most original, and can be placed in the center of the room. Also those that have two open faces, or those that are totally open. You can adapt the design of the fireplace to the shape of the living room and the style as well.
We must also talk about Nordic fireplaces. They are especially peculiar, and we have begun to see them with the rise of the Scandinavian style in our country. They are also very efficient and circular in shape, and are placed in the corner area, in white and blending in with the environment.
If we have a rustic living room, the proper thing is to cover the fireplace with brick or stone. If this is an industrial style, we can add a metal fireplace, and if it has a modern style, stick with the built-in fireplaces with a totally minimalist style.
Decorate the living room with a fireplace
When decorating the living room area with a fireplace, we must take into account whether we want the fireplace to be the protagonist or just one more element. The arrangement of this also has a lot to do with it, since if it is on a wall, we can put the sofas around, so that we can create a rest area with a very warm style. If, on the contrary, it is in a corner, it will be more difficult to make it stand out. You always have to leave space around it, also for safety. We can create a reading corner in those that form a corner, or simply arrange the furniture around the fireplace.
Decorate the fireplace
Another point that we can take into account is how to decorate the fireplace. In the built-in fireplaces there is not much possibility of decoration, but there is in those that preserve the traditional structure. Above the fireplace we will have space to decorate. It can be left as is, but if we want to draw a little attention to it and make it stand out we can add some elements. For example, a vintage mirror, which also brings light to the environment, some plants above the fireplace or vases of different sizes. There are many things that we can add to the fireplace, always combining with its style.