8 Fantastic Freestanding Fireplaces to Warm Any Room
Unique. A customized
freestanding fireplace can serve as a piece of art. Jazz up any interior
with a custom-designed fireplace in a unique shape to create an instant
conversation piece.
Tip: Contact a local metal- or ironworker to help you create a masterpiece of your very own. |
by LASC Studio
by LASC Studio
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Heavy duty. This intense,
vintage style is strictly for heating — you won't be able to view the
flames since there's no glass on the doors. Heavy-duty construction
means money saved on the heat bill.
Tip: Use piles of firewood as a design element in your living space. |
Tip: Don't think just in black — a unit like this in white could be a showstopper.
Miniature. Bigger isn't
always better. The small nature of this freestanding fireplace
complements this room very well, especially with the overextended flue.
This size tends to work best when you don't need to heat the entire
room.
Tip: Just because it's freestanding doesn't mean you can't have built-in seating. Search for a fireplace that has a bench for those chilly nights. |
High style. Here, an all-white minimalist lacquered box with gas flames does the trick.
Tip: Advances in fireplace design mean that many fireplaces can be placed in any room of the house. |
Tip: Tile the back wall of the recess for extra flair.
Tip: A fireplace in the entry or foyer is a great way to dry winter boots, hats and mittens in colder weather.
Retro. Revive a retro style
by adding a quintessential fireplace to take you back in time. The
cherry-red color of this one says vintage like nothing else. I had a
similar one in my childhood home.
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