Fireplace

A smokeless fireplace, as the name suggests, is just that – a fireplace that exhaust a bare minimum of harmful gasses – it comes without a chimney or a venting duct. Now within the heading of a smokeless fireplace, there are other, various sub-headings. It is not just a simple concept – it is an idea. And the genre of smokeless fireplaces comes with its own variety of further sub-genres. The commonality between all these sub genres is that...

Marble is one of those uniquely natural materials that are available in a wide variety of colors in such abundance that they tend to become a cost efficient choice when it comes to making a choice for construction materials. Not only is it elegant, but its shiny sheen lends a classiness to the atmosphere that no other material can attain. But because it comes in so many colors – Black Pearl, Juperana Colombo, Amendo, Lushan Green, Gold Dragon –...

A more conventional way to design a fireplace has always been through stone, brick, and mortar. It was only recently, and not until the advent of industrial revolution that new materials were introduced in the words, and with that, the evolution of architectural and interior designing as we know it. There is no one standard for material application on any one design object anymore – if someone wants a stainless steel fireplace, then they go and get a stainless...

An electric fireplace is a step away from convention, while keeping our long ingrained customs in mind. It mimics the concept of a regular gas fireplace that exudes heat, and fumes, and elevates that concept into something newer, and better. An electric heater uses innovation in technology to imitate the basics of fire via a 3D phenomenon that retains all the charm and coziness of an actual fire, while administering a dose of modern in the mix. The technology...

The evolution of fireplace design comes with a long list of styles and cultures, materials and vernacular, views and aesthetics, and as with all interior design elements, has its very own compartment in this niche. A fireplace, in this day and age, is a must have in the anatomy of your house – not only for decoration, but also for functional purposes. Most of the times, it is intricately designed with the media wall, but with the changing trends,...

Glass has been used as a construction material for over more than a few centuries. Even before the advent of modern technology, when it was just a brittle material with shallow aesthetically amplified applications, there were quite a few formations for it. Now, with so much innovation in construction techniques and new ways to make things last longer, glass has become one of the prime construction materials to be used in the industry. It is not only relegated to...

Fireplaces, in their origin, were most likely crafted from stone – cast layer by layer from carefully chosen pieces and held together by mortar, lasting ages and eons through willful exaggeration and the verity of their core product. Maybe that is why when most people think of fireplaces, the most frequently compared aesthetic that comes to mind is that of stone. Stone, in the past was not only a mode of construction, but it was also something that could...

The evolution of fireplace design has been a process in the making. From the rustic authenticity of a wood burning fireplace to the stand alone context of a bio ethanol fireplace and everything in between, we have had a lot of choices to contend with. Where a gas fireplace asks for a traditional mantle setting along with a chimney and a damper and a few other essentials, the electric fireplace comes with its own set of aesthetic disadvantages. Designers...

An outdoor fireplace is a fine substitute for a campfire, or an indoors central heating system. Sometimes, you just want to go out in the cold night, relish the bite of cold in the air, and when it gets too much, then sit out in the outdoors, and enjoy a cozy little fire. While outdoor fireplaces have not yet caught on in the domestic trend, they do certainly exude a certain lavish appeal. There are ways to bend that...

Fireplaces are usually one of the main focal point of any room, given that they are intricately connected to media walls. As such, they are usually inserted into feature walls alongside televisions, beautiful cabinetry, and other decorative features. However, the function of a fireplace is not only based on aesthetics, but also on pragmatics – t is not an ornamental feature, until and unless you deliberately want it to be one. It has function, and contemporary design likes to...

When it comes to traditional fireplaces, the very core of their scheme comes from a proper design attention to the mantle. It is the largest and most obvious designated spot for meticulous detailing when it comes to fireplace design. Without it, the entire scheme might look incomplete, choppy and garish. Modern fireplace mantles come in a wide variety, ranging from style to style. The difference comes in design and use of materials. There are a lot of ideas and...