From a design point of view, a fireplace is any room’s automatic focal point; a place where the eye is naturally drawn. Especially if the seating in a living room, family room or den is arranged in a conversational grouping to get the most out of the fireplace, it can instantly make the space inviting and functional. Of course, back when central heating wasn’t an option, the fireplace played an important role in keeping the home warm, as well as supplying heat for cooking meals and boiling water. But today, even though many homes have some type of central heating, the fireplace still has a timeless, emotional appeal. Here are few ideas for cozying up to the fire during the holidays.
Whether living in an apartment or not, people choose an electric fireplace because it combines convenience and ambience. It can make a room instantly inviting, particularly one that has a rich medium to dark wood finish. The mantel of a freestanding electric fireplace is perfect for Christmas; the ideal place to put greeting cards, festive candles and other seasonal decorations. When paired with a picture or a mirror, the mantel acts as a visual borderline between the fireplace and the wall art.
Nothing beats reading a good book (good being defined as anything you find interesting), seated by the fireplace in a comfortable chair. In our busy world, incorporating areas of our homes where the sole purpose of the space or the area is on quality downtime, nothing wins hands-down (in my opinion) than a club chair and a 3-way floor lamp curled next to an electric fireplace.
Aside from providing heat and ambiance, electric fireplaces are portable, another reason that makes them so appealing. And because they are portable, they are typically easy to setup, use and maintain. They add warmth and style, while giving your living space a sense of “purpose.” If you would you like to have an electric fireplace in your apartment or home but are afraid that you don’t have the room for it, you can still reap all of the benefits of a freestanding fireplace with a corner electric fireplace.
You know Heather, I blogged about this topic earlier on my blog. This post has provided me with some food for thought, I feel you have made some really intriguing points. I just wish I had discovered it before I wrote my own blog post.
It’s definitely a popular topic for this time of year!