A minimalist house with a luxurious design, will usually carry the concept of residence with additional elements. One that is usually carried is a fireplace where this element will be able to support the appearance of a better home.
The types of fireplaces currently available are quiet a lot. You just have to adjust it to the budget.
You can choose one of the commonly used designs with cheap and simple considerations. It doesn’t have to be expensive, of course, because what is judged by this element is the concept and function as a supporting element for the beauty of space.
Choosing a Type of Fireplace from Traditional to Modern
Types of fireplaces from traditional to modern today are quite widely used by people, especially in cold areas.
Especially if you have been to Europe or countries that have four seasons in it, you will find almost all of the buildings use fireplaces to warm the room.
In Indonesia, there are still many home fireplaces that only function as a medium for cooking and heating water.
Even though there is another function of the fireplace which is quite important, that is, it can be used as a decorative element. This will be realized if the selection of the right design.
The type of fireplace that is right for your home
Having a fireplace does a lot of help when winter comes. Although today there is already an air conditioner that can regulate the temperature in the room, there is one thing that cannot be replaced by a burning stove, namely the ‘art’ of turning it on.
You also don’t have to bother with having to use a jacket to warm yourself at home. It’s enough to just turn on the fireplace.
For those of you who don’t have a fireplace in your home, you can use this article as a reference in choosing the best fireplace.
Here is minimized, further review of several types of fireplaces that can be used to warm your home. Among them:
1. Fireplace with wood
This first fireplace technique is wood fireplaces. Easy-to-obtain and inexpensive fuel make this fireplace model quite popular with the public, especially in rural areas.
However, for those of you who live in the city and want to use this type of stove, it is recommended that you be careful in building it.
Don’t let the smoke that comes out make your house exposed to air pollution. You can work around this by installing a chimney directed out of the house if possible.2. Gas fireplace
This type of gas stove has the advantage of being cleaner in use and also easier to ignite compared to wood-fired stoves.
You don’t have to bother preparing firewood which can be difficult to get, especially for those of you who live in urban areas.
Therefore, this gas fireplace can be the best alternative to wooden models that have a greater risk.
Although of course in terms of price it will be a little more expensive, if you buy and adopt it into your home it will be quite good.
3. Electric fireplace
The electric ignition system is similar to a gas fireplace, the only difference being the fuel source. Electric fireplaces take power from electricity while gas from LPG and natural gas.
The design of this type of fireplace is usually minimalist in shape and also has a lid to block out excess smoke and heat when in use.
When viewed in terms of beauty and ease of installation, this type of fireplace is definitely the most recommended. Because you only need to plug in the electricity to be able to turn it on.
4. Outdoor fireplace
The last type of fireplace that you can use is the outdoor type. This type of fireplace is perfect for those of you who have a large area outside the house.
You can make a small gazebo or a simple hut to protect you from the rain while relaxing around it. The fireplace technique in this outdoor system can use wood fuel, gas or an electric system.
In essence, choosing the type of fireplace can be adjusted to many other factors ranging from budget, location to place, and how these elements play a role in the room. So, you can choose the best one before deciding to buy.
Maybe that was a brief review of several types of fireplaces that you can choose to warm your home. Adjust to the conditions of your home and also your taste in order to obtain satisfactory results.