Here are my top tips in how to select the perfect fireplace for your home:
1. Choose gas or wood burning. The choice between gas or wood burning can be a difficult decision to make, as there are great benefits with each choice. One of the benefits of gas is the convenience of turning the fireplace on for instant warmth. Wood burning fireplaces offer a more rustic feel and give you the option of burning different types of wood, offering great scents throughout the house.
2. Plan a budget. You should always set a budget when expanding areas of your house. Depending on the fireplace you choose, there will not only be the cost of the unit, but also of installation. Find out all these costs in a general sense before setting a budget.
3, Use it to accent the room. It is very important pick your design at the beginning of your renovation project, as it will be become the focal point of your room and set the style for the space. Fireplaces generate warmth and a cosiness that can be emulated with warm colours and soft fabrics. A minimalist design can also be a centre piece to any modern home.
4. Assess the age and state of the home. Have a specialist in fireplace installation come to your house to assess the age and condition of your home and make sure it will withstand the construction involved with installing or changing a fireplace. A chimney and flue structure will need to be considered as well.
5. Choose something that is practical for your needs. Practical is different for every home, and depends on budget and what the homeowner is willing to pay for both the original install and monthly energy bills.
6. Be creative: If you have decided to install a new fireplace in your home, think outside the box, you do not have to conform to what everybody else's idea of what a traditional fireplace is.
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