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Fake
Fireplace
curios. Today fireplace has become the
focal point of a room. To give a charm to the room during
Christmas, fake fireplaces have become a trend today.
So if the real fireplaces are more expensive go for fake
ones. The fake fireplace comes with a set of electric
logs and a grate. The logs make crackling sound similar
to the wood logs in real fireplace but the heat may not
be emitted as with real or electric fire.
Suggestions to create Fake fireplace
If the house does not have a fireplace, making a fake
fireplace is a solution to make your room look cheerful
in winter. Before starting to build a fake fireplace
determine the material of the fireplace. This depends
on the design and style of the room and the style of
fireplace. Choose paint tiles, faux bricks, and wood
molding plywood. Determine the type or style of the fireplace.
The options range from a flat front style fireplace to
a wooden construction of an actual fireplace and mantle.
To install a fake stone choose the area and paint a background
color. Then mark the area that will be the firebox and
give it a dark color. Cut the household sponge into an
irregular shape to give an appearance of stone. Dip the
sponge in some earth colors. Stick these sponges onto
the background of the fireplace alternating the sponge
sizes to give it a natural look. Small pebbles can also
be stuck on the background of the fireplace. To add a
mantle move a wooden shelve over the fireplace area.
The mantle can be decorated with curios, photos and so
on. Place candles inside the fireplace as this would
give a complete illusion of fireplace. This would be
great design to give the room a rustic look.
Tips to add significance and elegance to faux fireplace
1. Fireplace style should complement the architectural
design of the room. That is the fireplace should be in
scale with the room.
2. Add candles in the fireplace to enhance the effect
of fireplace. To create better illusions add decorative
fire screen.
3. Hang art or mirror above the mantle. Keep photos and
curios on the mantle top to add elegance and charm to
the room and the fireplace.
4. On festival days, for instance Christmas, you can
decorate the mantle with drapes and sparkling ornaments.
Real or unreal, fireplace exudes not only warmth and
charm but also gives a homely touch.
There are many
more fixture articles in our fixture
section. There
is more specific information in the links at the beginning
of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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