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Fire Surrounds
The words fireplace mantel and fireplace surround are often interchangeable. A mantel can be just the top shelf above the fireplace. A mantel can also be an entire kit that is comprised of the top shelf and areas on the side. This is especially true with ornate mantel kits that contain intricately carved mantel shelf and surround sides.
There are many types of premade mantel and surround kids that you can purchase and add to your fireplace. The important thing to keep in mind are the measurements. When you measure correctly you ensure that you will have a perfect fit and when it comes to fireplaces it needs to be done correctly for safety purposes.
When measuring first measure the width of the inside of the firebox and then the height of the inside of the firebox. Then you’ll want the web of the tile marble or brick from the outside edge to the outside edge. Then you’ll want the height of the tile marble or brick from the floor to the hearth. You will also need to adapt of the tile marble or brick from the wall. You will also need the width from the inside of the opening to the outside of the tile or marble on each side of the fire pit and from the top of the fire pit. You will also need to distance from the nearest obstruction on each side of the surround. Plus The distance from the outside edge of the tile marble or brick to the end of the hearth on each side of the fire pit. Then all you need is the depth, width, and height, of the hearth and the distance from the floor of the firebox to the top of the hearth.
Having correct measurements is very important and usually the manufacturer of whatever mantel or surround kit you order will give you detailed instructions on how to measure correctly. The measurement may be the most important part but the fun part is actually choosing a style. You can go with an antique style, and ornately carved style, or even a rest the timber style. I have even seen concrete fireplace surrounds that resemble a work of art more than a fireplace mantel.
The size of your fire surround will depend upon the size of the fire pit and any obstructions that would prevent the mantel from being a certain length. When it comes to style, materials, and the general design you are only limited by your imagination and your pocketbook. When designing a fireplace and choosing fireplace accessories is the same as remodeling is your choice and your design.
Take the time to shop around and find the best mantel and mantel kit so that you can create the fireplace of your dreams in the room of your dreams. So that you can live the life of your dreams.
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Contemporary Fireplace Accessories
Contemporary is modern. It is actually defined as coming into the current time and this current time is an exciting time for modern contemporary fireplace accessories. There are so many types of fireplace fuels and types and styles and designs available that choosing the best contemporary fireplace design is a bit of a challenge.
Regardless of whether you have a gas, wood, or electric fireplace contemporary design and fireplace accessories have a few things in common. For starters they are the new non-traditional types of fireplaces. For instance a gas fireplace with fireplace glass and ceramic fire balls or even a sculpture on top of the fireplace glass is a very contemporary design.
Also wall mounted fireplaces are very contemporary. Along with the new LED wall mounted fireplaces which look amazing, are vent less, and can be controlled with the flick of a button on your remote. The finishes of the surrounds in contemporary designs also say modern sleek and new. Never before have we seen stainless steel and brushed aluminum surrounds. Or modern rock designs on wall mounted or corner mount fireplaces.
Another great contemporary fireplace accessory is the fireplace bowl. These can often be seen on newer TV show with a corner type of unit that can be seen in two rooms that contains a basin that the fire is actually coming out from. Often times these are encased in glass which is another great fireplace design.
Other contemporary fireplace accessories are tools that are sleek and modern looking. Or things that have a modern twist like the battery operated bellows and the remote controls that not only turn a fire on and off, but control the heat output as well. Another great contemporary design are electronic ignition for gas fireplaces and heaters and blowers with adjustable fans that you can control.
Some of the best contemporary fireplace accessories combine the old and the new with the functionality and safety of modern day equipment, but the familiar nostalgia from a fireplace. Depending on the room it is easy to create the contemporary fireplace of your dreams. Add some fireplace glass or river rocks, a remote control. Use new mediums like brushed aluminum or black enamel. Try different materials from glass to ceramics. For instance the new heat resistant ceramic fireplace doors are a big improvement over the traditional glass doors.
Above all enjoy your new modern fireplace creation. You will be using it for years to come so take the time to plan your contemporary fireplace accessories acquisition so that you get the most out of contemporary function and style.
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