Corner fireplace in the interior of a modern living room: design ideas for an apartment

Modern fireplaces are presented in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, materials and models, including corner ones. Today they are maximally adapted to different living conditions, extremely technological, convenient and safe. The angular shape of the fireplace is the most successful and compact, especially for urban apartments. In addition, this wonderful source of heat testifies to the good taste of the inhabitants of the house, their attachment to traditional values, and is also a great place to gather all family members, family and close friends.

Varieties of corner fireplaces

Corner fireplaces are symmetrical and asymmetrical. The basis of the symmetrical design is symmetry, providing for the complete organization of the living room space in a certain way, where the fireplace is the center of the whole composition. This focus should be well visible from any angle and from anywhere in the room. And everything else should be opposite. By the way, this kind of fireplace in the best way heats the room. Design can be the most diverse.
Asymmetric fireplaces serve as a kind of zoning of a large space without resorting to other methods (division into zones using furniture or other methods). By placing an asymmetric corner fireplace in the living room, in this way, you can very stylishly and organically organize the space. Due to the construction and design, such an angular fireplace will harmoniously fit into absolutely any interior. Fortunately, there are plenty of materials for facing, as well as accessories. In addition, such an object creates a sense of completeness in the interior. An asymmetric fireplace is very easy to mount, even in cases where a chimney was not originally provided. The firebox may be open

and closed.

An electric corner fireplace in the living room is also easy to install.

The design and cladding material must match the style.

There is an opinion that the corner fireplace, laid out of brick with a decor in the form of mirrors, castings or tiles, is the most appropriate and stylish. Fireplace models can be made in different styles with different accents, but at the same time, all of them are united by the presence of such things as mantelpieces, a portal, a screen or a grate, a closed or an open hearth.

The choice of style is greatly influenced by the area of the living room. For example, for spacious rooms, styles such as Rococo or Baroque are most suitable with the corresponding design of the corner fireplace portal. And if the living room area is very small (if it is a small-sized city apartment), then in this case minimalism using ceramics, steel, glass or other modern materials will do. The fireplace in this case is most suitable for an electric or bio fireplace, both built-in and wall-mounted. And you can place a free-standing fireplace.
If the living room is in the country, the country style will perfectly support the corner fireplace in the interior, creating a special cosiness and atmosphere of antiquity. Art Nouveau style also allows the presence in the interior of corner fireplaces that can satisfy every taste.

How to install a corner fireplace in the living room

First, a drawing project is made, containing all sizes, technical details, as well as the names of the materials used. If it is a brick, then it is best to have a drawing of literally each row, i.e. the more detailed the project, the less inaccuracies can then be made during construction. For finished fireplaces, only the preparation of the foundation is required, as well as the construction of a chimney. After the fireplace is mounted and installed, it will require decoration.

There can be many different options, both with metal trim and with a classic cast-iron grille. And you can completely exclude the decoration of the fireplace, leaving, as is, brickwork or stone.

You can also use plaster, which is presented today in a wide variety, and for any interior you can always choose the best option.

Precautions and choosing a fireplace location

First of all, you need to worry about the safety of the fireplace. For this, it is very important to choose its correct location, as well as to prepare the base well. Choosing a place for the fireplace is associated with a constant influx of fresh air, while there should be no drafts (the fireplace should not be placed between the window and the door), otherwise the sparks emitted can cause a fire. When preparing the base, it should be remembered that it should correspond to the weight of the fireplace itself. If the foundation is not strong enough, the structure may crack or heel, which already excludes the safety of its use. In this regard, it is better to play it safe and fill in a more solid foundation, so that the fireplace is guaranteed to be stable. The area in front of the fireplace insert is laid out with non-combustible material.

Between the wall of the house and the walls of the fireplace there should also be protection, especially for corner fireplaces, which pose a great danger. Such protection can serve as drywall, mineral wool, in other words, any non-combustible materials. Sometimes a brick wall is used between the wall and the fireplace, especially when the fireplace itself is also made of brick - it will be an ideal option in which the protection will not be evident, but will look like an integral part of the fireplace.
When decorating a room with a fireplace, do not forget that combustible materials should not be located close to, for example, curtains that have repeatedly caused fires. Various skins and rugs spread out in front of the fireplace can also be attributed to this.