Each owner wants to feel warmth and comfort in his home. To do this, you need to create an appropriate interior. Coziness in the house is created as individual elements decor and general furnishings. Curtains, furniture textiles, colors - all this plays a very important role in creating warm interior... A fireplace is also worth considering. Since ancient times, the fireplace has always been considered a hotbed of warmth. Modern fireplaces are more decorative than heating, but they still bring warmth. Also, fireplaces create a certain environment and atmosphere.

The market offers its consumer a very huge selection of fireplaces. You can choose a fireplace in accordance with any conditions and parameters. You just need to correlate your requirements with the given criteria of the fireplace and the result will exceed all expectations.

Fireplaces are classified:

• In appearance;
• By location;
• By type of fuel.

In appearance, fireplaces are brick, ceramic, marble and plastered. The first three types are suitable for a classic interior. They create an atmosphere of antiquity and luxury. Suitable for living rooms and offices in large private houses.

A plastered fireplace is created thanks to a special solution of the latest generation. Working with modern technologies, it becomes possible to create compositions in various styles.

In terms of location, fireplaces are external, open, corner, closed. The first type is very convenient, since it can be installed after building a house. The only negative, the roof will have to be disassembled to install the chimney. The open type is also called the island type, as it is located in the center of the room. Suitable for country houses, hunting lodges. The closed type is convenient because it is built into the wall space. A fireplace of this type is installed at the time of building a house. This requires the knowledge of specialists.

Particular attention should be paid to the corner type of fireplaces, it is quite popular among lovers of this piece of furniture.

Corner fireplace in the interior of the living room

Corner fireplaces are varied in shape and differ in their model range. Also, to create a beautiful design for them, they use various material finishes. Corner fireplaces are installed in different living quarters. They are distinguished by their compactness and are the most good option for installation in the interior of the living room.

To install such a fireplace, you should initially decide on the style, place, prepare documents permitting the installation, invite the master.

Corner fireplaces are distinguished not only by the type of fuel, but also by other external differences. Before installing a fireplace, you should study the main characteristics.

Corner fireplaces are:

1. Asymmetrical. Most often they are used to highlight a certain area, which allows you to abandon unnecessary partitions, bulky structures, doors and walls. The installation of such a fireplace can be performed with an open and closed firebox.
2. Symmetrical. The name itself speaks for itself. This type of fireplace differs in that its side is a complete mirror image of the opposite one. Symmetrical fireplaces have sufficient volume and require more space to be installed. Designers recommend that if this type is chosen, then when developing a design, focus on the fireplace.
3. Bio fireplaces suitable for city apartments. Its main feature is that there is no need to install a chimney. Its system of work is based on the combustion of ecological fuel. Well suited for minimalist or hi-tech interiors.
4. Brick corner fireplaces can be considered an immortal classic. Such fireplaces are distinguished by their unique design, solidity of the base, the return of real warmth and comfort. The only drawback can be considered a complex installation and certain care.
5. Decorative type. False fireplaces are installed for decorative purposes only. Its main function is light.

Living room with corner fireplace

A room with a fireplace in the corner creates a pleasant atmosphere for evening gatherings with the whole family.

Therefore, it makes sense to think over well its location and the general interior of the room:

1. First of all, the fireplace should not be covered with pieces of furniture, the visibility of the flame should cover the entire space.
2. Next to the fireplace, you can place a strong rocking chair or an original pouf, located with its side to the fireplace.
3. The room can be decorated in colder tones, so they better harmonize with warm view fireplace.

A corner fireplace can be decorated with a shelf on which you can place various figurines or family photos.

In general, the interior of the fireplace should correspond to the general picture of the stylization of the room. For apartments, it is best to purchase biofireplaces or electric ones. They are safer and also take up less space.

Electric corner fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are a good answer for owners of small apartments, where, according to technology, the installation of a fireplace is prohibited. For the living room, such fireplaces are used for different purposes: as an additional source of heat, for interior decoration and additional lighting.

The electric fireplace has good list advantages:

• Small size;
• Large view of the flame;
• Heat transfer is about 30% more;
• Enhanced security;
• Original design;
• Variety in the model range;
• Saving.

It is also worth noting that electric fireplaces are very easy to install and maintain. To do this, just install it on the selected wall and plug it into the power grid. Also, fireplaces of this type have a temperature regulator from weak to strong, which is very important when the weather is constantly changing.

There are models of electric fireplaces in which there is a built-in additional function of heating with wood. This feature is very useful in case of emergency power outages.

Fireplaces powered by electricity are also available different types... They can be positioned in the center of a room, mounted on a wall, equipped in a corner, or hidden in a wall. Regardless of the type, the fireplace brings its original touch to the interior. An electric fireplace is the most convenient and interesting way bring special charm to the interior, add warmth and emphasize the pleasant atmosphere of the room.

Stylish corner fireplaces in the living room interior (video)

To summarize, we can say that a fireplace is a versatile decor element that has many useful functions. In addition to spreading heat, the flame flickering in the fireplace insert has a calming effect on the emotional state of a person. Quite often, fragrant dry herbs are thrown into the fire to spread a pleasant smell in the room. Modern technologies make it possible to install fireplaces not only in country houses, but also in city apartments.

Design of corner fireplaces in the living room (photo in the interiors)

For many ordinary people, a living room with a fireplace is a symbol home comfort and warmth, often a pipe dream. If recently only wealthy owners of country houses could boast of having a hearth in the house, then modern technologies make it possible to install a fireplace even in a small living room of a small-sized Khrushchev.

Live or painted - fire bewitches, calms and gives positive emotions. Among other things, a fireplace can become the central part of an interior solution, gather all the details around itself, making the image of a living room even more comfortable and homely.

Fireplace in the living room interior: we create home comfort

With the help of a fireplace, you can turn a simple typical living room into a cozy home corner. The uniqueness of this building lies in the special character that it gives to the living room: special warmth and harmony.

But in order for the hearth to become the central element of the room, and not an accidental guest in a room thought out from a design point of view, you should choose the right frame for it:

• The fireplace should not be a color spot in the living room interior. In its decoration, the same colors should be used as in the design of the entire room, since unnecessary attention to the hearth only harms.
• It is equally important to choose the right item located above the fireplace. As a rule, this place is occupied by a picture or a mirror in a stylish frame, and decorative objects or photographs in frames can be symmetrically placed on the mantelpiece.

Designers do not recommend taking a place above the fireplace with a TV, since this is irrational from the point of view of zoning the room, and also will not allow you to fully enjoy watching programs or contemplating fire. For maximum comfort, the fireplace and television zones should be spaced apart different walls rooms.

ADVICE! Lovers of long conversations by the hearth should place a group near the fireplace upholstered furniture- a couple of armchairs, poufs, a soft carpet. This corner will become a favorite of every family member.

It is equally important to choose the right place for the fireplace, even if it is electric. Fireplaces are not recommended to be placed against external walls or between two windows, but an interior wall is an ideal place for a hearth. In this case, the maximum amount of heat will be stored in the room.

Choosing the right fireplace

The search for the perfect fireplace begins with figuring out the possibility of installing a real device in the room. A real fireplace can only be installed in a private house, while the living room area must be at least 20 square meters.

But the disappointed owners of apartments in high-rise buildings can happily breathe out, because today the market for fireplaces presents various types of devices that are allowed for installation and operation in urban housing conditions.

ADVICE! An electric fireplace can be island (located in the middle of the room), corner, wall-mounted or built into the wall (which is especially important for small living rooms).

Fireplace as a harmonious part of the living room image

The fireplace can become a harmonious part of almost any interior. The uniqueness of this design lies in its relevance to any style (with rare exceptions), so that lovers of the soft light of fire and the sounds of crackling logs can choose the option that suits them.

The presence of a corner fireplace in the living room of the house is an excellent stylistic solution that decorates the interior, and besides, it also warms up in the cold. For many reasons, corner models can be preferable to conventional ones, if only because they are more functional and ergonomic - they neatly occupy a small corner, without taking away free space from the room, they can even be used as stoves. What other advantages and features does a corner fireplace have - we will consider in the article.

Corner decorative fireplace in the living room

Corner wood burning fireplace in a bright interior

Wood shelf and stone cladding for corner fireplace

Advantages

These options are more functional than standard models... After all, a corner fireplace ideally occupies an empty area of ​​the room, while performing all the stylistic and practical functions of an ordinary fireplace. It is suitable both for country houses and for use in an apartment.

A corner fireplace in an interior can be a very stylish element, giving it a modern touch, focusing on those details that the owners of a private house want to emphasize. A room with a fireplace, even if it is just an imitation of it, always looks more comfortable and attractive.

Corner electric fireplace in the living room in country style

The wall-mounted corner version, like the usual one, can perfectly heat the room, filling it with warmth and comfort. Of course, if this is not a purely decorative, artificial specimen.

Registration corner model will help hide design flaws in houses and poor-quality finishing of buildings. An uneven wall and protruding communications in a hall or living room can also be hidden by a decorative chimney. A white fireplace can be a stylish element of the interior, and a glass fireplace can make the room weightless and harmoniously fit into the high-tech style.

Corner electric fireplace in the living room in a modern style

The variety of different modern finishing materials allows you to choose a fireplace or stove project that the best way will decorate the interior of the house, making the decor of even a small room more stylish, pleasant and comfortable.

The corner fireplace is also good because the fascinating combustion can be observed from any part of the room. This makes this design very convenient, since you do not have to place the sofa exactly in front of the fireplace - the design allows you to arrange a place to relax anywhere in the room.

Corner wood burning fireplace in the living room

An obvious plus is space saving, since a corner wall fireplace occupies an empty, little-functional corner, leaving much more "profitable" and easily accessible areas of the room free. Thanks to this space-saving, ergonomic design, the corner models can even fit into a small room. And their graceful and stylish cladding will perfectly fit into the interior of any summer cottage.

A modern corner fireplace, like an ordinary one, is able to create a special - warm and friendly - microclimate in a room, heal the air, fill it with dry and pleasant warmth.

White corner fireplace in a bright living room

A classic wall-mounted fireplace is a very romantic piece of the interior. Therefore, if you install such a structure in your living room, you can be sure that many pleasant evenings will be spent near it.

Corner models heat three rooms at once - those that are directly adjacent. The living room, dining room and kitchen can be fully heated.

Corner wood burning fireplace in beige and red living room

Corner electric fireplace with wood trim

Gray and white corner fireplace


Corner fireplace with wood and stone cladding


Corner wood burning fireplace with stone cladding


Corner classic wood burning fireplace


Corner traditional wood burning fireplace

Types of corner fireplaces

All corner models can be divided into two large types - symmetrical and asymmetrical. Learn more about each of them.

Symmetrical

This corner fireplace will require a certain style from the living room or kitchen: it needs furniture arranged in a special way, worthy of framing. In this case, the fireplace - white, neutral in color or brick - will play a central role, and the rest of the environment around it will shade it.

Symmetrical corner fireplace

Symmetrical models are distinguished by excellent heating abilities - next to such a fireplace it will be especially pleasant to find yourself on a chilly autumn evening. Wood-burning models for summer cottages and houses are most often symmetrical.

Symmetrical corner fireplace in the living room

A corner fireplace made of brick or wood is considered a traditional option, an excellent choice for classic interiors... Its cladding is usually also kept in a traditional spirit. A modern fireplace of this type most often has a semicircular or flat shape.

Beautiful corner fireplace in a wooden frame


Corner fireplace with stone shelf

Electric corner fireplace

Unusual stylish corner fireplace in the living room


Gray and white corner fireplace


Beautiful finishing of a corner fireplace

Asymmetrical

Most often used as a way to zone the space of a room. With the help of such a model, you can separate one zone from another in an original way - for example, if the living room should include a separate workplace and a recreation area. The fireplace between these two zones will serve as a border - such a design will be unobtrusive and appropriate.

Corner false fireplaces are usually asymmetrical.

Asymmetrical corner fireplace

For an asymmetrical model, you need enough free space, so only a large room is suitable for it.

The design of such a fireplace for a summer house or apartment can be absolutely any - some projects may not resemble the traditional version at all, but, nevertheless, perform all its functions properly. This variety gives a lot of room for imagination and allows you to equip any room in the house with a fireplace.

Black metal corner fireplace

The elegance and uniqueness of asymmetrical models harmonizes very well with modern interiors, this type of construction fits perfectly into the space and adorns the design of even small rooms in the house.

The asymmetrical design of the corner fireplace will bring a fresh touch to the design of the living room, making it more stylish, modern, respectable and original. And large wood-burning models can really warm the room.

Black decorative corner fireplace


Corner fireplace with stone and wood trim


Corner rectangular fireplace


Corner modern fireplace


Corner fireplace with blue and white trim

Fireplace stove

The decorative corner fireplace can also be used as a cooking device. Now such models - electric and wood-burning - are gaining great popularity, since they combine several functions at once: they heat the room, their decor makes the interior beautiful and stylish, and they also allow you to cook food. Peculiarities:

• This type has a built-in hob, equipped with glass, and even an oven, which allow you to use it as a full-fledged place for cooking in a summer cottage or in a country house.
• Such a wall-mounted fireplace stove is usually installed in kitchens combined with a dining room or living room.
• For such a design, a good, reliable chimney and solid cladding are needed, so this option will not "fit" into the apartment, like wood-burning models.
• Such a fireplace and its special design will make the kitchen-dining room really cozy, the whole family will be happy to gather here, cook, communicate and have fun.

Corner fireplace in the interior


Corner fireplace in the living room


Corner fireplace in the orange living room


Corner fireplace stove

Corner fireplace stove in a bright living room

Corner compact fireplace stove

Black corner fireplace stove in a bright living room

When choosing a corner model, first of all, pay attention to its dimensions. It is clear that projects of decent size will look good in a spacious living room, and for small room better fit some compact type. An imitation of a fireplace will perfectly fit into a room of any size.

Corner fireplace in a Scandinavian interior

The shape of the structure also matters. In a house with modern interior- with strict, emphasized functional furniture and a pronounced tendency towards geometric and laconic - it is better to establish the same strict and clear small fireplace neutral colors. Moreover, it can be glass. But if the room is decorated in a decorative style - for example, in the style of Provence or country, then an option for it needs a suitable style - it may even be artificial, perhaps - white or brick.

Corner fireplace in a chalet-style interior

Be sure to pay attention to how functional the corner fireplace is. Will it be possible to use it for its intended purpose - as a heating device, or is it artificial and has a purely applied, decorative purpose.

Registration appearance fireplace for country houses is also very important. Think about how harmoniously the chosen option - closed, open or imitation - will fit into the already existing interior of the living room.

White corner fireplace in the living room

If you want to equip a living room in an apartment with a corner model, and not in a private house, then only electrical design options equipped with a special protective glass will do. Although this option "eats up" a lot of electricity, but on cold winter evenings, you can warm up perfectly near it, like near a real flame. In this case, a corner false fireplace is also suitable, however, it will not heat.

White corner fireplace in gray living room

Corner fireplace type - large or small - can be located on outside wall at home, and on the inside. But if you lean towards posting on inner wall, then think in advance where the chimney will go out - the design of some houses does not allow equipping a chimney anywhere.

When installing the fireplace on an external wall, permission from the relevant authorities will be required in order to bring the chimney outside. When installing a corner fireplace - both classic and non-standard - be sure to provide all fire safety rules. A cladding that protects the walls from sparks will be required.

White corner false fireplace

White stylish false fireplace

Corner fireplace with place for firewood


Light corner fireplace in the blue and white living room


Corner fireplace in a beige and white interior


Square corner fireplace in the living room


Corner fireplace in the living room in modern style


Corner fireplace in a minimalist living room


Corner fireplace in a white and turquoise living room

Corner fireplace in a beige and brown living room

Photo gallery (50 photos)

Corner fireplaces create warmth and comfort in the living room interior.

With a qualified selection, you can install a fireplace not only in own home but also in the apartment. And for this, you should understand the features of various types of fireplaces for living rooms and methods of their implementation in the concept of housing design.

Types and properties

Depending on the type of fuel used, fireplaces are divided into:

The fireplace is also called the soul of the living room due to the fact that when an open fire burns in it, in addition to heat, it is able to create a cozy atmosphere at home. Thanks to this, an increasing number of owners are thinking of installing an elegant fireplace in the living room.

The corner fireplace in the interior is especially popular. It fits perfectly into the design with a well-thought-out location.

In addition, this option has advantages over the frontal options:

• heats all adjacent rooms at the same time;
• has an increased efficiency due to the reflection of heat from the walls;
• saves space due to corner placement and compactness;
• there are endless possibilities for the embodiment of design ideas.

Design ideas: a classic combination of shades in modern rooms, photos and design options, criteria for choosing furniture, textiles and finishes.

How you can make and install a decorative partition for zoning a room with your own hands, read in.

Design and placement

Corner fireplaces differ in various shapes, different models and finishing materials. Today they are installed in private houses and residential premises. They are technologically advanced and compact, which means they take up little space, due to which they are ideal option for living rooms.

Before starting work, it is better to decide on the style of the general interior of the room, regardless of whether it is finished or is still under construction. After all, the addition of such a structure as a fireplace is a great opportunity to completely change the design.

Therefore, in such a situation, planning the interior with a ready-made corner fireplace in the living room of a city apartment would be an ideal option, as in the photo:

After a place has been chosen where the corner fireplace will be located, its installation must be coordinated with the relevant authorities. After that, you can look for such a master who can professionally translate the idea into reality.

Types of corner fireplaces

Fireplaces are divided not only by fuel type, but also by other criteria.

Asymmetrical. They can be used as zoning room space, which eliminates the need for additional partitions, walls and doors. Asymmetrical interior design makes it possible to create modern style while maintaining the integrity of the space.

Completeness is provided by the correct selection facing materials, which are used to decorate fireplaces. Installation of an asymmetrical version can be carried out with an open or closed firebox - at will. In any case, do-it-yourself corner fireplaces should not be installed.

Symmetrical. These are fireplaces, each side of which is a mirror image of the opposite. Before placing such a fireplace in a room, it should be borne in mind that it will take up a lot of space. In this case, it will be possible to focus on it in the interior of the room.

Remember! For a symmetrical corner fireplace to look great in a room, it must be visible from anywhere in the room.

Bio fireplaces

For residents of city apartments, the purchase of biofireplaces would be an ideal option. Their peculiarity is that the fireplace can be installed without a chimney. The system of operation of this device is simple: it burns environmentally friendly fuel - bioethanol.

Bio fireplaces are ideal for a minimalist style or high-tech.

It should be noted that this design can also be used for medicinal, sedative purposes. There are various kits on the market based on medicinal plants and herbs. This will help everyone relax and calm their nervous system.

Brick corner fireplaces

The brick fireplace is the epitome of timeless classics. Such options are distinguished by a beautiful design, reliability and, most importantly, they give real warmth, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Its disadvantage is that it is very difficult to install.

Today, one can rarely find execution "under a brick", it is much more common not decorative finishing, but natural, since it has a very pleasant appearance.

Fake fireplaces

Such options can be used exclusively for decorating a room. They create coziness in the house, however, like the sun in winter: they shine, but do not warm. In any case, for each apartment in the city, the option of a false fireplace is safe and optimal.

Advantages of corner fireplaces

Electric fireplaces in living rooms are used for various purposes: as an additional source of heat, for decorating a room, and so on.

Despite the fact that this element of the interior provides only about 20 percent of heat transfer, it has such advantages as:

• compactness;
• full view of the flame;
• heating the room;
• increased security;
• originality;
• variety of design;
• profitability.

Choosing a location

When placing a fireplace near the outer walls, some heat loss occurs, because of this, experts advise to make the room warmer, purchase euro-windows, insulate the room, especially on the north side, and generally protect the house from temperature extremes.

Important! The fireplace should not be located near stairs or in corridors, as safety issues may arise.

If possible, it is better to arrange the elements of furniture so that, being in the room, you can enjoy the fire. For this, for example, parallel placement is often used, when the chairs are placed in front of the sofa, and between them there is a small coffee table.

Furniture should be purchased in warm colors in order to further emphasize the pleasant atmosphere of the room.

Quite often, chairs with a pouf or stylish rocking chairs are placed next to the fireplace for a comfortable stay.

Important! Placing a TV over a fireplace violates safety rules.

With a corner fireplace in the living room interior, for example, an armchair can be placed sideways to it, and the fire will not interfere with watching TV.

The shelf above the fireplace can be decorated with various cute trinkets, figurines or decorative vases... Antique outlandish clocks, forged items, and heirlooms will do. Family photos on such a shelf also look great.

Exterior of the living room interior with fireplace

The placement of such an element of the interior is possible only in a room whose area is at least twenty, or even twenty-five meters. It is important to consider that residents of city apartments can only install corner electric fireplaces in the interior.

Recently, decorative biofireplaces operating on environmentally friendly fuels have become more popular.

Read about how to equip and create a modern one: the subtleties of planning, the nuances of placing furniture and appliances, options for finishing and zoning.

View photos from combined wallpaper for the walls in the living room you can.

A modern fireplace can be decorated with any material that you want to see: fit and decorative materials, and natural.

As for the style of the apartment itself, you can arrange it in the classic version, English or Scandinavian. It is important that all the details match in style and do not get out of the general idea.

The room can be decorated in cold colors in the case of using the electric option, and if you live in a private house and can afford to install a corner fireplace in the living room, for example, a gas one, then you can give preference to interior decoration not only in cold shades, but also in warm ones. ... For example, country style would be a great option.

Finishes and materials

After you have decided to install a fireplace in the living room, you should figure out what finishing materials can be used to give it a pleasant aesthetic look. The most popular are brick and drywall.

The most durable corner fireplaces are those that are made of brickwork, casting, and also decorated with mirror elements.

It is desirable that the material is suitable for color range rooms. When choosing electrical corner fireplaces for the room, read the photo in advance in order to take into account all the nuances in the stylized design.

For small apartments, the selection of this device as a decor will be appropriate. The fireplace should be compact, and it is desirable that it functions on bioethanol or be wall-mounted electric.

Corner fireplaces are a great way to decorate your interior. They bring not only a zest to the style and design, but also instantly make the room comfortable and favorable to living.

Photo gallery

Today you can pick up different styles fireplaces, finishing materials, sizes, that is, everything that plays a role in the selection of the best and suitable option for arranging the interior of the living room. For photos with examples of various fireplaces, see the gallery below: