13 design styles: from minimalism to luxury. How to successfully fit a fireplace stove into the interior of any room?

The stove-fireplace as a monoblock is a hybrid of a stove and a fireplace, simultaneously implementing heating of the room And decoratively filling the interior.

She economical and easy to install. In its appearance, the design easily fits into the modern style of the house.

Stoves and fireplaces are heating devices based on solid fuel, which replaced the open hearth many centuries ago. The secret of their efficiency - slow combustion with limited oxygen supply.

Advantages of fireplace stoves and their design

Advantages the fireplace stoves were obvious:

• light weight;
• ease of installation;
• high efficiency;
• ignition speed;
• long-term heat retention;
• optimal heating of the room;
• good ventilation.

Existing installation options And variety of design techniques allow you to fit a metal fireplace stove into the design of any room in a residential building. Self-cleaning fireproof glass makes the fire in the fireplace visible and safe. The main condition is presence of a chimney.

Style features of design: photo

The fireplace is an interior-forming element, setting the tone for stylistic unity.

Usually a design project includes design:

• portal;
• front wall above the portal;
• zones in front fireplace;
• internal walls fireboxes;
• chimney, if it is not hidden in the wall.

Styles and directions that determine the choice of portal design:

1. Classic style - strictness and restraint correct geometric shapes, compliance symmetries, decor without excesses, natural materials, use of architectural elements of antiquity. The palette is predominantly light with gold, bronze and white accents. Large open firebox. A modern interpretation of the classic style is neoclassicism.

Photo 1. Fireplace decorated in a classic style: clear lines, geometrically correct shapes and light colors.

2. Baroque — direction showing luxury and wealth owners of the structure. It is characterized by the massiveness of the decorative portal, rounded outlines, ornate patterns of large stucco decoration, gilding, and a large open firebox.
3. English style. Strict forms, laconic decor, preference is given noble tree with cast iron or forged elements.
4. Provence — the style of the south of France. Characteristic the simplicity of a cozy provincial house: small volume, open firebox, simplified portal shapes, light tones, worn surfaces, tiled inserts, painting with plant and animalistic patterns.
5. Chalet style — the simplicity and comfort of an Alpine shepherd's hearth: simplicity with a certain carelessness in design, natural materials without special treatment, firebox on the podium, on the ledge in front of the fireplace firebox and on the sides there is space for utensils.
6. Country style — heavy style rural houseThe firebox is placed above the wood-storage, the chimney has a trapezoidal end, the finishing is made of rough and aged stone, and above the firebox there is a mantelpiece made of roughly processed board.
7. Victorian style — a fireplace as a dominant feature of the interior: the firebox is significantly higher than the floor level, cast grille inside her, exquisite jewelry portal made of valuable wood and patterned tiles, is required mantel.

Photo 2. A room with a fireplace in Victorian style: the firebox is raised, the wooden portal is decorated with intricate patterns, there is a grate and a shelf.

8. Ethnic style - interpretation Indian or old German traditions in the construction of an open hearth for cooking with storage areas for large-sized utensils. Finished with wild stone.
9. Scandinavian style - functionality and naturalness simple forms: minimum decoration, natural components, ease of use.
10. Loft — industrial flavor, combining practicality, minimalism, an appeal to retro motifs, and some carelessness in execution. Material: concrete, metal, brick, glass, relief plaster.
11. Oriental - open fireplace with trim glazed ceramic tiles, composed, like a mosaic, in a bright ornament.
12. Hi-tech style - a minimalist direction using modern elements (metal, glass) and advanced technologies. Characterized by exceptional functionality and high efficiency. Fireplaces in this style come in a variety of shapes: suspended or floating, rotating, combined with a waterfall.

Photo 3. An example of a suspended high-tech fireplace made of metal and glass. It has an unusual shape and minimalist design.

13. Russian style characterizes the use of box-shaped tiles with a patterned or plotted glossy coating following the example of 17th century stoves, is characterized by practicality and high heat output. Tiled stoves are used as an interior element also in in the style of a la russe and terem.

Construction of a fireplace based on a ready-made block

The heating monoblock can be:

• thoroughly built into the wall;
• leaning against the wall or in the prepared one niche;
• in the center premises;
• with a hidden chimney;
• with conical smoke extractor.

Installation option determines the type of decorative design: stationary or prefabricated (from separate fragments).

The main ones The criteria for finishing materials are:

• fire resistance;
• moisture resistance;
• strength;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness;
• aesthetics.

Necessary materials

For surface insulation, bordering the stove, you will need:

• sheet steel (1.5 mm);
• metal-ceramic tiles;
• silicon-calcium slabs;
• asbestos cardboard;
• concrete screed.

Warp fireplace portal is constructed from the following materials:

• made of fired brick;
• from foam blocks;
• made of natural stone;
• made of fire-resistant plasterboard.

To insulate the monoblock case you will need fireclay brick and refractory mastic.

For decorative finishing fireplace portal apply:

• clinker tiles;
• ceramic tiles (terracotta, majolica, tiles, porcelain stoneware);
• natural stone;
• heat-resistant textured plaster;
• wood - solid hardwood treated with fire retardants;
• heat-resistant and heat-resistant paints;
• heat resistant glue.

For the device of a shelf fireplace required:

• stone slab;
• Fire retardant treated board.

For chimney insulation:

• basalt wool;
• fireproof mastic.

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Fireplace decoration

A fireplace in the room is center of composition. Its beauty is given by correctly calculated proportions, a well-chosen style, an effective design of the wall above the portal, and elegant accessories.

Tradition of the classics - this is the placement above the mantelpiece large mirror in a massive frame, which provides additional lighting through the reflection of light from the windows.

It would also be appropriate painting canvas, original clock, tapestry handmade or other art object.

We will make it to order for you frescoes or mosaic panels, stained glass with backlight, overlay plates made of etched metal.

The main thing is that the detail decorating the fireplace wall is large in size and expressive in color.

You can create a mantelpiece from different items still life painting based on the principle:

• "neat mess";
• balance of opposites;
• play with shapes (colors);
• family rarities.

Additional elements

Ready-made fireplace mantels are available for sale from a variety of materials, as well as individual decorative elements in any style, imitating stucco, columns.

To improve efficiency fireplace stoves complement:

• heat exchanger;
• hob;
• oven;
• water tank;
• protective or reflective screen.

For wood burning stove the following set will be mandatory:

• poker;
• scoop;
• forceps;
• panicle;
• firewood shed;
• match or lighter stand;
• protective screen.

Exterior and functionality

A fireplace stove made of metal quickly gains and releases heat, the body heats up. Some manufacturers already cover the stove body during the manufacturing process refractory ceramics. Finishing of the installation site fireclay bricks combines protective and decorative functions.

Facing walls or portals materials with low heat transfer (brick, stone, ceramics) increases efficiency. The fireplace shelf also accumulates heat made of solid stone. A closed door increases efficiency heat output of a fireplace stove up to 60% compared to a traditional fireplace.

Reflective screens made of stainless steel or thermally tempered glass, installed behind the furnace block, serve as fire protection.

Fireplace in the interior of different rooms: living room, kitchen or study

The variability of the installation of the fireplace stove makes it universal heater for premises of various sizes and purposes.

1. For the living room the best option would be wall-mounted or built-in installation in the center of the wall perpendicular to the one with the windows. A recreation area is planned in front of the fireplace of the main room of the house. The style of the portal should correspond to the purpose of the room, its volume, and the aesthetic preferences of the owners. If the living room occupies a corner of the house and has 2 mutually perpendicular walls with windows, then it will look good angular fireplace. In a large room, a central fireplace with a panoramic view is effective.

At combining the living room with the kitchen It is possible to separate the functions: open fire heating in the living room, and a hob in the kitchen.

2. The best choice for the kitchen there will be a heating block with hob. The styles Provence, country, ethno, a la russe are suitable. With sufficient space, the stove can be combined with a warm bed.
3. In the dining room to create coziness, a monoblock is installed into a niche walls. Decorative design without unnecessary pomp, the main character is a live fire.
4. Bedrooms, Where the preferred temperature is 18°C, it's better to heat it up built-in (into a wall or corner) ovens for 2 rooms at onceThe design of such a fireplace should match the style of the bedroom; the most appropriate are classic, Provence, Scandinavian minimalism.
5. Children'sFor greater safety, a fireplace stove model is acceptable. with automatic door closing and the presence protective screen.
6. Premises office usually small. The heating device here can be 2 directions: brutal minimalism and aristocratic respectability (if the owner of the office is a man). For reflection, a chair is placed by the fireplace.

Useful video

Check out the video to see what types of fireplaces are available and how to choose the right one.

A fireplace stove is a practical choice for your home

The stove-fireplace has long period of operation (up to 12 hours), which allows you to heat the room even at night. A number of processes automatically regulated. The firebox is securely closed throughout the entire period of operation. Fireplace stove effective and absolutely safe subject to strict compliance with the technical conditions for its operation.