Is it good to have an open fire in the House?

If you are lucky enough to already have an open fire then embrace it, you can’t beat the sound of crackling logs and they certainly warm the room up quickly. They are also multi-fuel as you can burn a mixture of logs and coal, though coal does burn hotter so more ideal if it’s a particularly chilly spell.

What do you put on top of an open fire?

Kindling is cheap offcuts that are for lighting the fire or stove, they make the job much easier and can be placed on top of firelighters. The deep blue tones of this wall give a glorious background to this stunning open fire. Decorate the mantelpiece with festive foliage and candles for the perfect finishing touch.

Can a front door be opened into a living room?

No one wants to open the door for guests into a big mess. At the same time keeping a house in pristine ‘guest condition’ 24-7 is unrealistic. For today’s design dilemma, I’m talking about how to design a living room where the front door opens into it.

When to buy logs for an open fire?

Unseasoned logs – Ideal for open fires, these are great if your budget is tight, but you’d need to buy them in the summer and store them in the dry to make sure they are ready for winter.

Why do we have an open fire in the living room?

In our old house, the open fire used to keep the living room toasty warm all night. In our new house though it takes ages to warm up at all, and I’m talking a blazing fire. The living room in the new place is about twice as big, but even standing in front of the fire it doesn’t seem to send out as much heat.

Do you need a door to open a fire?

You will need some sort of door mechanism so that you can open it to add more wood and then be able to close it to control the air flow. The other alternative is to add vents to the back of the fire so that the air is drawn directly from the outside, without passing through the living room.

Is the heat from an open fire dangerous?

Open fires are not very efficient, and, putting my firefighter’s helmet on, somewhat dangerous. Most of the heat and efficiency goes straight up the chimney. But, lets be honest, you won’t beat sitting around one on a cold winter’s night. I was brought up with open coal fires.

How does a fireplace work in a living room?

A fireplace doesn’t have to stand out to have an impact. The modern fireplace in this neutral living room by Elms Interior Design blends into its surroundings due in large part to the fact that there’s no mantel. The box fits snugly into the stone feature wall without calling attention to itself. Continue to 3 of 22 below.