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Interior Design Concepts: Make Your Fireplace a Focal Point

Creating a focal point in a room is an important part of interior design, as it draws in the eye and makes a special aspect of your décor the center of attention. Often, if your home features a fireplace, then it will automatically become the focus of the room. Watch this video to learn how to make this quality work for you.

As your fireplace is a prominent part of the room’s décor, it will most likely be your chosen focal point. You can shift the feel of your fireplace by utilizing ornaments on your mantel or hanging a stunning painting above. Check out this clip for more information on working with a fireplace as your focal point. 

To learn more about choosing a fireplace for your home, contact Enjoy Your Home's Fireplace-Patio Shoppe today at (914) 202-4233

Choosing a Location for Your New Gas or Electric Fireplace

Upgrading your house with a gas or electric fireplace is a great way to increase the value of your home. Learn more about heat pressure systems to identify locations that support a successful fireplace.

• Install Within The Home: Many homeowners install their fireplace in an area projecting from their home. This strategy is often used to save interior space or simplify installation. Unfortunately, this is a main cause of smoke spillage in a house. Installing the fireplace in a projecting chase puts the fireplace outside the thermal envelope of the home. The negative pressure that results is likely to bring smoke or flames back into the home.

• Avoid Large Exhausts: When a large exhaust system is turned on in a home, the pressure inside the home will decrease. This depressurization also interferes with the natural draft process that keeps smoke from flowing out through your chimney. When choosing a location for your fireplace, steer clear of downdraft kitchen fans or other pressure-altering draft sources. Alternatively, an electronic fan system can be installed to compensate for this loss of pressure.

• Plan Ahead For Chimney Systems: It is also important to consider the chimney system when choosing a fireplace location. The placement, construction, and length of the chimney will help keep your fireplace burning correctly. In two-story homes, installing a fireplace in a one-story section may cause usage problems down the road. For homes that lack an existing chimney structure, an electric fireplace is an attractive and effective solution.

Call Enjoy Your Home’s Fireplace-Patio Shoppe at (914) 202-4233 to learn more about which rooms can benefit the most from a fireplace. Our custom fireplace installation services will help add warmth and beauty to your home. 

Fireplace Mantel Ideas: Nico De Swert's Advice for Mantel Décor (Pottery Barn)

Looking for an easy upgrade for your home’s living room, family room, or den? In this video, you’ll hear from expert floral designer Nico de Swert about how to accessorize your fireplace mantel space. Discover both asymmetrical and symmetrical approaches to mantel décor as well as tips on how to place various pieces as Nico uses items from the Pottery Barn collection to visually express his theories.

Would you like more advice on how to upgrade the various rooms in your home? Call the experts at Enjoy Your Home’s Fireplace-Patio Shoppe at (914) 202-4233 for the best tips on how to incorporate functionality into your personal aesthetic. 

Gas Fireplace Design Tips

When it comes to gas fireplaces, there are many design options available. From what the actual fireplace looks like to what type of mantel you choose, you can arrange your design, your furniture, and your fireplace to create a specific feel in your home.

Fireplace Options: There are an array of beautiful gas fireplaces available that can fit the design of every home. Choose a see-through fireplace to create a room-opening window effect, or opt for a totally open fireplace that mimics the feel of a row of candles for stylish romance. Lennox Hearth Products offers a variety of attractive gas fireplace designs. To further customize your fireplace, you can decide if you want a screen or select decorative mental filigree.

Off-Season Design: The winter months only take up a portion of the year, but that doesn’t mean your fireplace needs to take a backseat when not being used to heat your home. There are many ways to incorporate your fireplace as a design element throughout the year: Try placing candles inside of it to create an intimate feel in the room. Using strong colors and designs around your fireplace can accentuate it as a focal part of the room.

Mantel Arrangement: If you choose to have a mantel above your fireplace, then it can become a strong design element. Wood is a solid, neutral choice, but color can also be used to jazz up the mantel. While seasonal décor or photos are an easy to way to change up a mantel, consider utilizing a few strong, but natural, décor elements year-round. These will anchor your room regardless of which season you’re decorating for.

Whether you choose a see-through statement piece or a traditional design with a mantel, your fireplace will be a unique focal point in your home. To check out Lennox Hearth Products or learn more about what type of fireplace is best for your home, contact Enjoy Your Home’s Fireplace-Patio Shoppe at (914) 202-4233. 

Tips for Choosing Logs for Your Gas Fireplace

Have you been thinking about updating your gas fireplace? There are many different ways to give your fireplace the facelift it deserves. However for simpler, more subtle updates, consider different logs or log alternative options for your gas fireplace. Here are some ideas you should consider when experimenting with gas logs:

• Ceramic Gas Logs: For a traditional, authentic look, consider ceramic logs for your gas fireplace. While real wood would burn up in the fireplace, ceramic gas logs are designed to look just like the real thing, but are a semi-permanent feature of your fireplace. Place the logs directly over the flame for a bare-bones look or pick out a metal grill to fit underneath.

• River Rocks: For a clean, modern look, consider placing smooth river rocks over your burner. These rocks are great for homeowners with more contemporary tastes or ones who want a natural look without feeling like they’re in the back woods. River rock is easy to clean and can be adjusted and arranged to fit your liking.

• Brick or Lava Rock: Great for outdoor fireplaces or more rustic indoor fireplaces, look into lava rock or brick rubble. Similar in texture to charcoal, lava rock gives your fireplace a rough, natural look without being totally bare. Rocks are available in all colors to match your home’s décor.
• Glass Pieces: Tempered glass is another interesting alternative to traditional fireplace materials. Glass pieces will create an interesting contrast between the seemingly cool, ice-like glass and your beautiful gas flame.
• Just Plain Flame: For a minimalist look, skip the decorations and gas logs and stick with a bare gas flame. This shifts focus away from the fireplace contents and towards the fireplace enclosure itself. Using a plain flame is great for fireplaces in interesting, unusual configurations, such as in a wall or a bathroom.

For more fireplace decoration ideas, contact Enjoy Your Home’s Fireplace-Patio Shoppe. Call (914) 202-4233 for more information.