Make Your Living Room More Aesthetic with A Wall-Mounted Fireplace

 

Do you want a fireplace but live in a modern home without provision for a chimney? A wall-mounted fireplace can be wonderful. It’s a plug-and-play system that doesn’t require you to make drastic changes to your property’s architecture or structure.

 

Wall-mounted fireplaces are aesthetic and functional heating appliances that are ready to install. They come fully assembled, much like portable heaters, but in more stylish designs. This makes them an increasingly popular addition for elevating home interiors, particularly where there’s compact or limited space. Also known as wall-mounted electric fires, they can be secured at eye-level on your desired space against the wall to create an eye-catching focal point.

 

Elevate your living room’s style

 

Adding a wall-mounted fireplace to your living room can be a quick and cost-effective way to spruce up your home’s style. It will provide an elegant display that seamlessly blends with the rest of your décor while making a statement. It can also add character to your living space as it increases comfort during the colder months. And because it’s on the wall, it won’t take up space on the floor.

 

Not just a decorative feature

 

Wall-mounted fires don’t produce real flames. The fire is an effect created by LED light bulbs. They come with multiple dimmable flame colour options and media bed colours, and these features are controllable from a touchscreen panel. Although there are no actual flames, new technologies in LED lighting and Panoramic HD+ solutions ensure realistic-looking flames that give the same warm and cosy feeling you would get from a real fire.

 

With a wall-mounted fireplace, you’re not only getting another decorative element in the room. You’re also getting a supplemental heat source. Even if you already have central heating or other heating devices, you can still rely on the electric fire to provide added warmth for cold days. And if you want to enjoy the flame effect to set the mood in your space, you can run the wall-mounted fire without the heat.

 

If you’re using an electric fireplace for heating, ensure it’s large enough for the room. Check the heat output or BTUs, and consider a model with independent heat controls or a thermostat, so you can easily adjust the temperature.

 

Say goodbye to smoke and soot

 

Ash, smoke, soot, and harmful fumes are produced by traditional wood-burning and gas fireplaces. You won’t have to worry about them with a wall-mounted fire. It runs on electricity, making it safer and more cost-effective for adding warmth and creating a pleasant ambience in your space. And because it doesn’t produce bothersome by-products, you can minimise cleaning. So you need not worry about your décor getting tarnished or covered in soot.

 

 

Perfect for modern homes

 

The wall-mounted fireplace can provide a modern touch to a space, whether you’re aiming for a trendy or minimalist aesthetic. The linear design and clean lines easily complement modern design principles. It can also add a contemporary touch to a traditional home.

 

Most homeowners prefer to install wall-mounted fires in their living rooms, which is usually the most frequently-used room in most homes. It’s where families and guests gather and spend more time together. Placing a wall-mounted fire in this space allows for a focal point that simultaneously enhances the ambience while elevating the interior design. Any home can welcome a wall-mounted or floating fire as long as it has strong and sturdy walls that can support the appliance.

 

A versatile decorative element

 

It’s easy to incorporate a wall-mounted fireplace into any interior. Here are some ideas:

 

A custom media wall

 

One of the popular ways to style a wall-mounted fire is by mounting it with a large LED TV. It’s perfect for living rooms, entertainment rooms, and bedrooms. Modern wall-mounted fires complement flatscreen TVs. The key is to get the sizing right, so they don’t overwhelm or underwhelm each other. Mounting your TV in the same space as your fireplace can create a sleek and stylish focal point that makes the room more inviting for relaxation or entertaining.

 

Choose neutral colours

 

If you’re aiming for a timeless look, go for a wall-mounted fire in a neutral colour such as cream or white. It can complement classic and modern interiors while adding a subtle twist to the entire look, especially when contrasted by a wooden fireplace surround.

 

 

 

 

 

Add depth to the space

 

Use pieces of furniture and other decorative elements with natural textures to create a rustic feel with your wall-mounted fireplace. This is great for a modern living room that could use a soothing and welcoming feel. You can also install symmetric shelves on either side of the fire and create a multi-dimensional finish by layering rustic colours for the space, like shades of brown.

 

Add wood surrounds

 

You can’t go wrong with natural wood for fireplace surrounds, even for a wall-mounted electric fire. Choose a timeless and versatile material such as oak, which is customisable in any colour or finish that will complement your fireplace. Reputable manufacturers of wall-mounted fires also carry a selection of wood surrounds. But they can create one for you, too, if you’re aiming for a unique look.

 

Consider contrasting colours

 

Turn a wall-mounted fire into a focal point by decorating around it and choosing dramatic contrasting colours such as black and white. Ensure that the paint for the fire surrounds and walls are specially formulated for heat resistance to prevent bubbling and additional maintenance costs down the line. If you want more depth to that colour scheme, consider adding some shades of grey.

 

Hang a piece of art or a portrait

 

Don’t want to hang a flatscreen TV above your wall-mounted fireplace? No problem. There are so many other options. When the fire is at eye level, you can place anything above it, such as a tapestry, painting, or a large photograph. It’s a chance to display your favourite artwork prominently, as the fire can draw attention to the wall.