Cosying up by the fire

As the seasons change and the cooler days and nights are upon us, it’s the perfect time for cosying up by the fire. Fireplaces have a certain appeal in a home – they add a warm and inviting aesthetic, even when not in use, and are the perfect complement to any decor style. If you reside in a house, adding a fireplace to your home can be a done with relative ease. However, condo-dwellers may encounter a few challenges from space to accessibility, ventilation, to even finding an electric fireplace that looks like a real fire.

These days, condos and lofts are often outfitted with gas or even wood burning fireplaces. If your home is not this fortunate, however, all is not lost, as there are many different possibilities that will still give you the beautiful ambiance a fireplace creates while facilitating any structural or venting limitations you may be facing.

Ultrasonic technology

Electric fireplaces have come a long way since they first entered the market. Today, electric fireplace feature designs that use revolutionary ultrasonic technology to create true-to-life looking flames as well as smoke effects simulating a real wood-burning fire. Advancements in technology have also created the three-dimensional flame, which is a fabulous and realistic design for an electric fireplace. The “open flame” electric fireplace insert is another great option that enables you to design with electric inserts at an entirely different level; creating stunning fireplaces from a traditional to modern aesthetic.

Choosing the right design and function for your fireplace is key to maximizing the usage and enjoyment of your investment. As space can sometimes be limited, the addition of a fireplace to your condo should be well planned. But adding a fireplace to your home is not simply about function. Let’s face it, a fireplace can be a stunning focal point in a space, and definitely sets the mood for that room. A fireplace can be a wonderful complement to a well-designed wall unit that offers you added storage as well as the fireplace feature. A two-way fireplace can be a great addition to a room dividing wall. Or it can be an amazing stand-alone focal point in a space as well. Are you looking to create drama in your home by using a stunning piece of marble for your fireplace façade; or perhaps a more traditional approach works best for you with a warm wood mantel. Whichever way you choose to incorporate a fire feature in your home rest assured the choices are seemingly endless when designing the facade of your fireplace. From fun paneled wall details to amazing dimensional and textured wall tiles, to concrete, wood, marble and so much more have fun with your design selections to create a wonderful new feature in your home.

Seasonal charms

We are fortunate to have a multitude of electric fireplace and woodstove options available to us today that no longer restrict condo-dwellers from enjoying the seasonal charms and comforts of a roaring fire. Whether your tastes veer to the more traditional, or whether you’re out to make a bold statement, you undoubtedly have an abundance of options and design inspirations to draw on. With the seasons changing and the colder days fast approaching it’s time to create for yourself an inviting, relaxed space for those chilly nights ahead.