Sitting around a cosy fire is built into our ancestral code. Back in the time of cave paintings and spear fighting, fires were used for warmth and community. Together groups and families would gather, feast and wind down after a long day of not being ravaged by lions.
How far we have come since then, and yet the cosy warmth of a fire is still unmatched for a sense of safety, community and calm. It’s still a focal feature in millions of homes today, despite a range of heating alternatives that are available.
So where does a fireplace feature fit in the modern home? Will a fireplace work in your interior design? Check out these 10 fireplace features for inspiration!
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The wood burning stove is a staple of traditional living. Whether in a nordic log cabin or a countryside cottage, the idea of chucking a log on the fire and cuddling up with a loved one is a dream. An inglenook is the technical term given to the space that surrounds a fire, which gives a place for storing logs. Log piles can also be incorporated into interior designs as they contribute to the cosy country feel.
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If you're looking for a contemporary fireplace you'll probably find something like this, a sleek gas or electric fire designed flat into a wall. These fires remove the need to source wood, but will evidently have an impact on your bills. They come in an array of shapes and sizes, and do more for aesthetic purposes than actual heat generation.
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An industrial interior style is also a popular trend in many modern homes, much like this concrete fireplace design. The use of minimal materials, each with straight horizontal and vertical lines, creates a sleek contemporary look.