For hundreds of years, the humble fireplace has been the heart of the home. Creating a sense of occasion and purpose, even in the barest of rooms, fireplaces bring friends and family together while they enjoy the comforting warmth it brings.
In our increasingly busy lives, a fireplace signals a place to relax and be present, either alone or in the company of others. And who doesn’t want a sanctuary in their own home?
There are plenty of fireplaces out there - all with unique designs and rustic charms. So what style will suit your home? Find out here how to choose the right fireplace for your home.
Modern interior
A modern home can be identified by its clean, crisp design and simple use of every element - including the furniture. Devoid from any clutter or accessories, the modern home uses bold, primary colours to highlight any accents and break up its usual neutral palette.
Subdued colours such as whites, beiges, light browns and greys are often used in modern décor. Use these tones to create a smooth, elegant look with easy geometric shapes.
To complement your modern home, choose a simple, sleek fireplace that accentuates the sense of space and cleanness. Your fireplace should have straight lines and minimal embellishments.
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Traditional interior
A traditional home evokes a feeling of warmth, comfort and elegance. Using rich, dark woods and deep colour palettes, the traditional home is a timeless style choice for those who love antiques, classic art pieces, and design elements rich with history.
Mix various textures, such as timber and lush fabric, with curved lines to achieve a graceful traditional look. Choose a neutral palette focusing on colours with a warm tone - like beige, taupe and tan. For accent colours, use dark hues of blue, brown, red or green.
The perfect fireplace for the traditional home has soft lines and a warm, cosy feel. Unlike the modern fireplace, a traditional one can have elaborate and ornate details or patterns and textures.
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Industrial interior
Based on displaying industrial materials that are usually concealed, the industrial home has risen in popularity over the past few years. The industrial home features an open floor plan, high ceilings and exposed brick walls - just like an authentic warehouse.
Choose accents that draw inspiration from working factories and building sites - bare wood, raw pipes and rough surfaces. It’s all about function and style, after all. Finish the look with polished concrete floors and minimal embellishments.
Your fireplace needs to look as raw as possible to flow with your industrial decor. Feel free to experiment and juxtapose different types of wood with metal. Mix your new fireplace with your old, rustic looking decor. The more it stands out, the better!
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Adelaide Outdoor Kitchens don’t just specialise in outdoor kitchens – we create stunning fireplace hearths and fireside benches too! Come into our showroom, where we have all of our designs and products on display. Give Justin a call on 0437 658 850 to book your visit.
