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If you are looking to add a unique design element to your fireplace, consider using a fireplace insert. Fireplace inserts are typically used during the seasons when your fireplace is not of use, but more and more individuals are choosing to use inserts to update their old, unused fireplaces. Especially great if you are looking to find a temporary solution for an unused fireplace, these inserts offer a unique design element to your room. Whether you choose a stunning fireplace screen, unique sculpture, or even a lush potted plant, a fireplace insert can be anything you wish to add a unique element to your room.
Instead of purchasing a fireplace insert for your unused fireplace, consider using something you currently own as a focal point. For example, turn your unused fireplace into a charming display nook and showcase your favorite statue or decorative accessory. If your fireplace is clean and free of soot, consider showcasing a photograph or painting that is of special importance to you. The cleanliness of your fireplace is especially important, since a dirty fireplace can potentially ruin your fireplace insert. Consider using a historical fireplace insert for covering up your unused fireplace, especially if the décor of the room or your home permits. Typically, fireplace screens were used to provide protection from the hot flames and embers in addition to a lovely piece to cover up the firebox itself. These screens range from extravagantly painted hinged boards to exquisitely crafted metal works. You can either purchase a fireplace screen in a number of outlets or even consider creating your own. Making a fireplace screen is not particularly difficult and allows you a great amount of customization so that your fireplace insert perfectly coordinates with the rest of your room’s décor. If you have a green thumb, consider using a plant for a fireplace insert. Often, luscious Boston ferns or other types of sprawling plants are used to cover the look of an unused fireplace. Additionally, having plants in your living spaces provides you with extra oxygen and often allow a better quality of living. Furthermore, the presence of plants adds a great look to your room. Consider using one main plant for a dramatic effect or several smaller plants for a unique look that will add color and texture to your room. Keep in mind that if you are planning to use living items as a fireplace insert, your fireplace should be situated so that the plant receives an appropriate amount of sunlight. Whatever type of fireplace insert you plan to use, consider this option before you begin the process of bricking up an existing fireplace. Often, individuals find they regret their decision to completely do away with a fireplace and often experience enormous costs in order to reinstate the fireplace into the room. Instead of removing the fireplace, be sure to look to using a fireplace screen in order to determine if you can live with the unused fireplace serving an alternative purpose in your room’s decor. |
