If you are planning to practically use the fire place, you need to consider certain things before actually doing that. Here are some tips on how to restore your fireplace.
1. Is there a chimney in your house?
The fireplace antiques are of no use if you don't have a chimney or ventilation in your house, so before considering this option, make sure that there is an existing chimney and check if it is safe to use.
Non availability of chimney isn't the end of the world. There are a lot of alternatives available for traditional chimneys as well. Expert fireplace installers can easily re-establish the fireplace antiques for you.
2. What type of fuel are you looking for?
Wood burning fire place is the only thing we imagine when we think about an antique fire place. But during the period of the early 1800s, the Irish/British land-lords started switching from an Antique fire place to natural gas fires. If you are planning to install the fire place for daily use, then electrical or gas fire could work wonders for you. According to the experts, the electrical or gas fire place can easily fit into fireplace Antiques.
3. What suits your room?
Fireplace antiques are available in many designs, from rustic simple art to craft design and from ornate carving designs to the casting of the actual fireplace from the Victoria era. If you want a fire place with an antique look, then you do have to research on it a little. The best one to opt for can be from the local salvage yard, where you get to know about all architectural details and variations.
The fireplace antiques need not only be used for standard fireplaces. You can install them in an Art Deco model for an ultra modern effect or a Victorian fireplaces, which will give your room a warm and a genuine touch with a pastoral design. You can also mix and match the styles of fireplace antiques to give your house a unique look.
4. Considering the dimension of the room
It is important to consider the room size before considering the type or the style of the fireplace and the fireplace antiques. A big wall to wall surrounded fire place can over shadow the small room and give it a feeling that the room is overcrowded. While some fireplaces like Edwardian hearth can be less visible in the large rooms, it is important to take the dimension of the room into account, the dimension of the walls and so on.
