From Cutting Edge to Classic, a Roundup of Top High-end Fireplace Design Ideas to Add Warmth and Style to Your Space
No matter your taste in décor, whether your home is a modern marvel, a traditional Tudor or a sprawling villa estate, having a fireplace adds an instant focal point and design element to the room. Popular in living and bedrooms, fireplaces provide the unbeatable sound, smell, and warmth of a crackling fire while serving as a decorative staple in your space in a variety of styles. Here is the guide to incorporating a fireplace into your home for every taste.
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Contemporary
Often considered a more traditional element in homes, fireplaces are also being adapted by designers for modern builds in a variety of styles.
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Usually gas-burning, these fireplaces are subtler, easier to maintain, and feature cleaner, more contemporary lines to complement and keep consistent with the rest of your décor.
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They can be installed into your home without disturbance to the original space (i.e., adding a chimney) and can be two- or three-sided as well as connect two spaces by integrating a glass fireplace in a wall between two rooms.
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This long rectangular structure with a dramatic see-through effect is a popular trend seen in more and more contemporary homes today.
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Optional cool-wall technology allows you to hang artwork, a mirror, shelving, or even a TV above the fireplace without harm.
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​​​​​​​Modern fireplaces can also be installed using a number of materials, the most popular being concrete, granite, steel, and distressed wood. A-Fire high-end smart fire inserts are essentially a strip fireplace available in a variety of lengths to accommodate your space. They can be custom designed, are remote controlled, and can be seamlessly integrated into your space. A-Fire ventless fireplaces also don’t require a traditional fireplace enclosure, so they allow for more freedom in design and location in your home.
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​​​​​​​Smart fireplaces are also trending, with heat-management technology allowing you to choose where to distribute the warmth, inside or outside the home, allowing you to have a fire going even if you don’t need the heat inside. New ignition technology monitors the performance of your gas ignition to maximize efficiency, and thermostat and remote-control options help further automate your fireplace.
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Traditional
Antique French- and Spanish-style fireplaces are among the most beautiful to recreate in your home, from a French farmhouse stone look to the grand Spanish stucco design common in older California estates and homes across the American Southwest.
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These large structures with visible and almost triangular interior chimneys are statement pieces that command the room and anchor the space’s design.
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Such impressive fireplaces allow for simpler furniture and décor, with designers often keeping with a white or neutral palette and incorporating natural elements and colors as accents. Imagine a Montecito mansion and use as your inspiration!
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A more modern take on classic fireplaces is the trend of a large portrait fireplace, a traditional fireplace with an enlarged viewing window. Gas-burning and framed with your choice of material, this eye-catching style is a great way to keep your classic mantle that complements your more traditional style while taking advantage of modern gas-fireplace technology. These portrait fireplaces can be adapted to your room’s décor and serve as a central design element of the space. If you're in the market for Toronto real estate contact Barry Cohen today. Find houses for sale in Toronto Canada and more.
