Electric fireplaces in the interior of the apartment

Electric fireplaces are no different in appearance fromcoal or wood-burning fireplace. It is a complete imitation of them. But installing an electric beauty in an apartment and its operation are associated with less trouble and expense. The main purpose of an electric fireplace is to decorate the room. It pleases its owners and their guests with a genuine imitation of flame, and also serves as a night light. But if the heating in the house suddenly begins to be insufficient, this electrical appliance can heat a room of up to 25 square meters for a short time.

Warm and beautiful

Keys located on the control panelelectric fireplace, will help you easily select the heating power. Some models are equipped with a thermostat that will help maintain the set temperature. If the heating capabilities of the electric fireplace are not in demand, you can simply have a pleasant rest, watching the flame in the hearth with the heater turned off. Electric fireplaces create a complete imitation of burning wood, coal and even gas. But the logs in the hearth, engulfed in flames, are just a stamped plastic plate, painted and tinted to look like burning wood or scatterings of smoldering anthracite, which are illuminated from the inside with flickering orange or red light. Its brightness can be adjusted using the buttons on the control panel. The flames look quite natural, and it is hard to believe that this beauty was born of the "shadow theater".

Framing the fireplace

Electric fireplaces are ideal for apartment interiorsfit in with the help of a properly selected portal. It is placed so that the firebox is turned to the center of the room, and there is access to the device. In this case, you can arrange a recreation area in front of the electric fireplace. For example, arrange chairs or comfortable armchairs. Models of electric fireplaces differ not only in size, but also in design. Their design is made using a variety of materials in different styles. And if the repair is nearing completion or has already been completed, then you first need to buy a portal, and then select a firebox of suitable size for it. Only in this way can you successfully fit an electric fireplace into your interior. If you are interested in decorating an electric fireplace in the interior from scratch, then first of all, in this case, choose a built-in firebox, and then a portal with a suitable niche, and finally - suitable furniture. The portal can be ordered from the manufacturer of the electric fireplace itself. Although this will not be an individual, but an error-free solution. Standard portals are made taking into account the sizes of electric fireplaces that will be inserted into them. Ready-made portals are made of MDF and covered with natural oak and mahogany veneer. Electric fireplaces that are built into a portal made of natural marble also look impressive. Manufacturers today offer a wide range of marble portals in a modern style. Electric fireplaces are divided into three types by design:

Electric fireplace inserts. They are also called cassettes, built-in electric fireplaces, etc. Such devices in terms of design are not a complete product. It should be built in a decorative portal, mounted on the wall, on the floor or in the corner of the room. The portal can be made independently from plasterboard or wood. Further it can be decorated, integrating into interiors decorated in modern, country or classical style.

Wall-mounted fireplaces, or they are also called officefireplaces. These electric fireplaces are built into a wall niche or fixed on a wall. They are suitable for decorating high-tech rooms. Due to their shallow depth, they take up little space. Recently, it has become fashionable to place electric fireplace pictures in a wide frame with decorative trim. This makes it possible to disconnect visually the electric fireplace and the liquid crystal panel that is placed above it. It turns out such a balanced original tandem.

Electric fireplaces standing separately. Their prototype was a burzhuyka and mantel baskets. Such electric fireplaces can be installed in any place. They look good in a classic interior and in an environment that simulates rural life. Fireplace electric ovens need neither a niche nor a frame. They are put against the wall in any place. If desired, they can be moved from place to place. Very impressive, they look in small kitchens, in living rooms and even in bedrooms. Fireplace baskets with "firewood" or "flaming coal" are used, both as a separate fireplace, and as an insert in the fireplace. On sale to them there are ceramic and plastic models of firewood.

Stylish accessories

If you want your electric fireplace to impressguests, it is worth purchasing additional accessories for it, which will not only complete the interior, but also decorate your fireplace. For example, you can put a decorative screen in front of the firebox. There are models with different designs and designs, designed for any size of electric fireplaces. The interior will also be decorated with low, elegant sets of fireplace tools, which include a poker, fuel tongs, a broom and a scoop. They are made with stands and handles made in different styles, from colored or black metal, as well as from their combination. Next to the fireplace, you can hang bellows on the wall to fan the fire. And you can move a woodpile or a special bucket for coal to the electric fireplace itself. Experts note that electric fireplaces have a beneficial effect on a person, having a therapeutic effect. Oddly enough, the sight of an artificial flame calms, warms the soul, reduces anxiety and relieves neurosis. It is very nice to have such a device in your apartment if it is not realistic to install a real fireplace.