{"id":38347,"date":"2015-10-01T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/?p=38347"},"modified":"2016-08-31T09:53:50","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T09:53:50","slug":"how-to-choose-a-fireplace-that-complements-your-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/how-to-choose-a-fireplace-that-complements-your-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a fireplace that complements your lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"79269cf5c79b40a0fba5c0560fa469d3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Winter time is a time for snuggling around with your family and friends, drinking tasty hot drinks like cocoa, mulled wine and tea, and enjoying the feeling of being cozy and warm inside. There\u2019s nothing better than sitting in your lounge room, watching the chilly wind whipping through the trees outside, knowing that you\u2019re safe and warm inside. It\u2019s even better on a rainy night, don\u2019t you think? The feeling of being toasty warm can be further accentuated with the addition of a fireplace, because after all, there\u2019s not much that can compare to sitting around the crackling flames, watching transfixed, as the orange, yellow and blue fire licks around the smouldering embers of some lovely fragrant pine cones! If you\u2019ve ever thought about installing a fireplace, you should make the move to get it installed now, while it\u2019s summery and hot, so that when the first cool days begin to come a-creeping, you\u2019ll be ready to go with your fireplace! There are a number of different things to consider when you\u2019re looking to buy a fireplace, and I wanted to go over some of them here with you now to ensure that you make the right purchase for your home.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor One &#8211; What kind of aesthetic are you thinking about for your home? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38419\" src=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-5.jpg\" alt=\"choose a fireplace  (5)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a modern and sleek looking home, you\u2019re going to need to get a fireplace with fireplace surrounds that suits your decor. There are a number of stunning, slimline fireplaces that are fuelled by gas which allow you to install them into a relatively snug spot, giving you the warmth and appeal of the crackling flames without the mess and fuss of getting fuel and wood for the fire. Think about the existing design of your lounge room (or wherever you\u2019re getting the fireplace installed) and work with the colour scheme and the layout of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor Two &#8211; What is the purpose of your fireplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38418\" src=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-4.jpg\" alt=\"choose a fireplace  (4)\" width=\"600\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-4-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"79269cf5c79b40a0fba5c0560fa469d3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>This might sound like an obvious and silly question, but there are some fireplaces that you can get that are more of a decorative and ambient addition to your home, and that don\u2019t provide a lot of heat per se. If you\u2019re thinking of getting a fireplace primarily to add warmth and heat to your home, then you will need to ensure that it\u2019s strong enough to heat your lounge room or the space in which you\u2019re installing the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor Three &#8211; What kind of fireplace are you going to get?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38417\" src=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-3.jpg\" alt=\"choose a fireplace  (3)\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-3-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some people would never consider getting anything other than a wood-fuelled fireplace, whereas others might have small children or be concerned about the potential for mess with a wooden fireplace, and so plump for a gas burning fireplace. No matter what you get, you need to ensure that you have the capacity to install the fireplace and the required fuel source. If your home doesn\u2019t have gas piped in, you\u2019ll need to consider this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor Four &#8211; How much do you want to spend on your fireplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38416\" src=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-2.jpg\" alt=\"choose a fireplace  (2)\" width=\"600\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-2-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your budget is limited, then you can be innovative with your choice and go for something that works for a space that you have without blowing your budget. Search online and get some prices to compare and get the best deal for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor Five &#8211; Where are you going to install the fireplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38415\" src=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-1.jpg\" alt=\"choose a fireplace  (1)\" width=\"600\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/choose-a-fireplace-1-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can choose to place your fireplace in the corner of a room, the side of a wall and even in the centre of your home. Some houses even have fireplaces that are free hanging from the ceiling, which is a very attractive option, provided that you have the funds and space!<\/p>\n<p>I hope this has been an informative article about fireplaces and that you manage to make the right choice for your home!<\/p>\n<div class=\"79269cf5c79b40a0fba5c0560fa469d3\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n          <p><a id=\"link-15\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" id=\"img-15\" src=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n            <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n              if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"link-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('href',myObj.url);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"img-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('src','https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/uploads\/'+myObj.image);\r\n              }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/api\/Ads\/15\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n        <style>\r\n        *{box-sizing:border-box}.top-container{display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;}.column{float:left;width:100%;padding: 0 7.5px 15px 7.5px;}.row{margin:0 -5px}.row:after{content:\"\";display:table;clear:both}@media screen and (max-width: 600px){.top-container{display: block;grid-template-columns: unset;}.column{width:100%;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}}.card{text-align:center;}.card_image img{width:100%}.card_body{padding:15px}.card_title{font-size: 14px;line-height: 19px;text-decoration: none;text-align:left;color: #333;}.card-heading{text-align: left;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}\r\n        <\/style>\r\n        <div class=\"row todays-top\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"card-heading\"> Today's Top Articles: <\/h3><div class=\"top-container\" id=\"todays-top\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n            var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText); \r\n            myObj.forEach(function(item) {\r\n            document.getElementById('todays-top').innerHTML += '<div class=\"column\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card_image\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+item.image+'\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card_body\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><h3 class=\"card_title\">'+item.title+'<\/h3><\/a><a href=\"'+item.url+'\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>';\r\n            });\r\n            }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Blogs\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.videoWrapper{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0}.videoWrapper iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"videoWrapper\" id=\"video_7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                document.getElementById(\"video_\"+myObj.id).innerHTML = myObj.embed_video_code;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            }\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            };\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Videos\/7\", true);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.send();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter time is a time for snuggling around with your family and friends, drinking tasty hot drinks like cocoa, mulled wine and tea, and enjoying the feeling of being cozy and warm inside. 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