Making Your Home Beautiful

The right fireplace can bring light and warmth into your home during the coldest months of the year. However, if you aren't sure what to look for, it can be tricky to pin down the right variety for your home. Consider these three factors before you start looking for a fireplace for sale. 

1. Functionality

Do you need your fireplace to generate an actual flame, or is simulated heat fine? These days, consumers have many options, including open gas fireplaces that look identical to traditional fires, or completely closed versions that don't generate heat, but that look like a fire. Other modern fireplaces have false flames but internal heating components, making it possible to warm up your space without using natural gas. 

Consider how you want to use your fireplace, and how you want the system to operate. Consider your existing HVAC system, the comfort of your house during the colder months, and the location of the fireplace area in your home. 

2. Safety

Every family is different, and some families simply have kids that wouldn't be safe around open, heat-generating fireplaces. In these instances, electric fireplaces that emit simulated flames may be a great option, since they won't generate heat or embers created by other varieties of fireplaces. Other families have older kids who tend to get into things, which is why some people opt for closed gas fireplaces, which contain a pane of glass that keeps teens from interfering with the flame. If you are worried about safety, think carefully about which products would work best for your crew.  

3. The Aesthetics of Your Home

Some fireplaces are designed to look like they belong smack dab in the middle of a winter vacation home, while others are made to look sleek and minimalist. For instance, some gas fireplaces have ceramic or cement spheres that are heated by the flame, instead of faux logs. Think about what kind of look you would like for your home, and update your fireplace accordingly. 

If you aren't sure what your current aesthetic is, think carefully about which kinds of homes you are drawn to, and think about if you could incorporate those elements into your own home. 

It can be tricky to choose the correct fireplace for your home, but by taking a careful inventory of your needs and wants, you can narrow down the search quickly and efficiently. Before you hit the stores to shop for a fireplace for sale, make sure you know the measurements of your space.