Fireplace nowadays has so many styles. Material wise, current and modern fireplaces are built no more just with stone and brick, now they are being built by marble and even glass. Contemporary fireplaces don’t have not very much changed in their appearance, sometimes just the material they are built and also with additional new technology and design. Not only that, custom fireplace not only serve the function to warm the space; it also becomes the centerpiece of the interior or even a room separator.
In general, when it comes to the traditional fireplace, stone fireplaces are the best solution because of their rustic charm; and the ability to make their surroundings cozier. Their genuine looks are a powerful attractant since they really bring nature inside of your comfortable home.
If you need a different touch of a fireplace, you can consider the option of the modern fireplace. Nowadays fireplaces are no longer limited to stones and bricks. Almost every material could be used for the purpose (glass and marble included). Sometimes, it is just the material that changes-fireplaces preserve their original looks; and you can hardly notice there is something different about them.
Modern fireplaces can adapt to every style and they can be placed wherever you need them. They are easily integrative in every environment, thanks to the creativity of today’s designers, fireplaces come in all inspirational and intriguing shapes. In the custom or modern design, even the purpose has changed: fireplaces used to be a source of warmth and coziness, but they turned into a decorative element with a purely symbolic meaning. Here are some of the examples.
Ethanol fireplaces with no vents
If you go for a functional fireplace, rather than a symbolic one, you should think about the heating source. The most popular trend nowadays is an ethanol-burning fireplace, because of its minimal looks; effortless maintenance; and flexibility. Some designers argue that the trend was deliberately pushed forward by the outstanding producer EcoSmart, a company which based its work on biofuel utilization. However, it means that ethanol fireplaces are eco-friendly since they work with denatured ethanol which produces no smoke or ashes once the fire is on. Besides, these fireplaces have no vents; which means that heat stays in the room, rather than disappearing through the chimney. In terms of flexibility, ethanol fireplaces can be easily transferred from one place to the other, and they require a modest installment procedure (both the freestanding and built-in ones).
Floating fireplaces
Another more flexible solution is floating fireplaces. These small and nicely-packed elements are the best choice for limited space, as they usually hang from the ceiling, and they don’t attract too much attention. Floating fireplaces are examples of modern fireplace design that go as far from the traditional ones as possible. Their lucky owners have the advantage of putting a fireplace exactly where they need it, especially when they have high and spacious ceilings.
Electricity powered fireplaces
Electrical fireplaces may look like real ones, but they only imitate their appearance and their functions. They usually have a screen with 3D logs ‘burning’ inside, and are sometimes even smoky in order to reproduce the real experience. These fireplaces are known to be very practical, they are cheaper than a regular fireplace; and they are a decent substitute for traditional heating, in terms of power and appearances. Electric fireplaces match both traditional and modern homes and are an equally smart choice for apartments and houses.
Fireplace as room separator
Fireplaces that work as room separators could easily qualify for the biggest invention ever! Putting a fireplace between is just cut for the purpose, as it is welcomed on each side of the room. It is also a perfect solution to separate your living room from the dining one.
Radiant fireplaces
Radiant fireplaces are an integral element of your central heating system. Their biggest advantage is that they radiate heat, but require nothing more than a single wood load per day. Once the load is finished (no more than 4 hours), the room remains warm for as long as 24 hours. While the fire is on, you can even cook a traditional recipe. An additional benefit is that you can connect these fireplaces to your water supply system (HVAC connection), in order to have warm water disposable all the time. The only drawback we could think about (compared to traditional fireplaces) is appearance since radiant fireplaces produce almost unnoticeable flames, and are therefore unable of creating an equally cozy atmosphere.