Open Fireplaces Or Fake Fireplaces - You Will Be Cozy No
Matter What!


Just imagine yourself on a winters evening with snow falling outside
and you and your loved ones snuggled in front of a fireplace drinking
hot chocolate. Mmmm, that does sound good doesn't it? Well for many
people this is something that happens regularly. Of course to do this
you do need a fireplace.

These days there are so many styles of fireplaces to choose from. There
are ones that are open and are fuelled with wood. These of course are
the original open fireplaces. There are combustion style wood heaters
that are also fuelled by wood but are fully enclosed. Then you can have
gas-fired versions that are run completely on gas showing a naked flame
coming from fake logs. These give the same visual effect of fireplaces
that use real wood but without the hard work and the mess.

Many apartments have these installed as a compromise because they do
not have chimneys fitted. A lot of newer modern homes are opting for
this type of heating as well. There are many rules and regulations that
are in force for new homes and some councils do not approve open
fireplaces anymore.

If you are lucky enough to have the option of building a fireplace then
you will know that there are many designs that you can choose from. You
can have a brick, stone, tile, wood, metal or marble looking design.
You can incorporate it into a feature wall if you like or just have it
as a small addition to your room. Which ever you decide on you can
still enhance it further with a beautiful mantelpiece.

A mantle piece will look fantastic even with fireplaces that are not
wood fuelled. These are most commonly made from wood but many are
marble also. Imagine a beautiful mantelpiece with a large mirror above
it and a couple of family photos to top it off. Then with a roaring
fire and you sipping some wine while listening to some soft music. How
relaxing is that?

Of course with open fireplaces you need to remember that they can be
hazardess especially if you have small children. Safety must be adhered
to religiously. You will need to use a fire screen of some type to stop
sparks and falling logs. You will also have to purchase other
accessories including a fire poker and a grate to start with.

Whilst these accessories look good standing beside fireplaces they are
there for a reason. Firstly the grate is important as it is placed
inside the actual fireplace and that is what you place the logs on.
This is to allow airflow so the fire actually will burn well. The poker
is used to poke and move logs whilst burning. You really cannot go
without these important accessories. A brush and pan are another
necessity, as your open wood burning fireplace will get messy.

Whatever style of fireplace you end up with you will always feel cozy
on a winter's day.

Susan Dean is a successful webmaster and publisher of
http://www.fireplacesreviews.info
She provides lots of handy hints and advice on fireplaces at her web
site.


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