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All rooms need a focal point, and a fireplace is an excellent design aspect that can be the focal point of your room. Historically, fireplaces were the center of the room for necessity’s sake: warmth. Having a warm spot in the center of the room allowed for the family to gather around the heat and also enjoy the light emitted by the flames. It was not uncommon for homes to have multiple fireplaces, especially one in a kitchen for both warmth and cooking purposes. Today, homes typically have less numerous fireplaces and they tend to be fired by gas instead of wood, but they still make excellent focal points for the design aspect of the room. If you are looking to create a design plan for a room with a fireplace, be sure to use this beautiful aspect to its fullest.
Typically, a fireplace will be located in a main room in the home, such as a family room or great room, although they are often found in master suites for that added romantic touch. When creating a design plan for a living room, consider centering the furniture on the structure and pull your color choices from the mantle or the surround. Often, fireplaces have marble, granite, or tile surrounds that serve as an excellent starting point for your color palate. Also, consider the design aspects or furniture that will flank the fireplace to further your design plan. Often, builders include windows, bookshelves, or built in that flank either side of a fireplace, although this is not always the case. In addition to adding more shelving and storage space, these build ins are excellent spots to hide television sets and associate electronic equipment. However, the presence of these built in elements often limit the amount and sizes of furniture that can be included in the room, so be sure to consider all aspects before you begin your design plan. If you do not have any items on either side of the fireplace, consider using the area for seating or tuck a delightful reading nook in the empty alcove. Many types, a fireplace is situated in between rooms and serves as a room divider. This is a popular option when it comes to fireplaces found in master bedrooms, sitting rooms, and bedrooms. The design plan for these unique fireplaces is often more difficult, since you may be able to physically make the structure a centerpiece for the room due to traffic concerns. Also, since you will be able to see through the actual fireplace, you should be sure that the design aspects of both rooms coordinate well. A fireplace can be a great design tool for any room and many individuals find themselves creates fakes just for the sake of design. If you are in a home or apartment that lacks fireplaces, consider mounting a mantle or surround in a centralized area in your room to create a fake focal point for your design plan. This is especially popular with renters or individuals hesitant to install a permanent fireplace in their homes.
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