Decorative fireplace in the apartment? Why not!

Over time, fireplaces surpass their practical function of heating systems and are turning into something much more than that. Namely - in carriers of "warmth" in the sense of coziness, comfort and intimate atmosphere in the interior of the house.

The good news? It is not necessary to have a real fireplace to achieve this effect in your apartment. On the contrary – the decorative fireplaces are an interior trend that is enjoyed by thousands of families, living in properties where the installation of a functioning fireplace is not possible.

Below we will tell you everything you need to know about the decorative fireplaces - what are they, what are their types and what shapes they can take according to your own understanding of beauty and comfort.

What is a decorative fireplace?

A decorative fireplace is a fireplace in which no real fire can be lit, for one reason or another. The fireplace may have never been connected to a chimney, or it may not be compatible at all with the property type that you have.

It can have a different design, different sizes and different decorations, and the alternatives are practically endless. It is enough to choose an approach according to your aesthetic preferences and start creating your own corner for warmth and coziness.

What types of decorative fireplaces exist?

Basically, we can divide the decorative fireplaces into two types - open and closed.

The closed ones are a more realistic version, resembling the real fireplace as much as possible - deeper, more massive and closed with glass doors in the front.

The open decorative fireplaces look more like small niches in the wall - their space remains open as part of the interior of the home, to which you have immediate access at all times.

Depending on the interior concept, both types of decorative fireplaces can be realized with the help of different materials: plasterboard, Styrofoam, bricks, wood, stone cladding, mosaics, etc.

How to decorate a decorative fireplace in the apartment?

Once you have chosen the place, type and material for the decorative fireplace, the next step that follows is to give it the look and mood you are striving for.

Some great decorating ideas that are affordable, budget friendly and extremely effective include, for example:

Artificial or natural candles, whose light resembles the feeling of a real fire in the fireplace.
LED lights in the form of small lights, adhesive LED strips, non-standard light bulbs, etc.
Natural wood material, arranged in a selected configuration inside the fireplace.
Wrought iron ornaments, giving a more classic and aristocratic look to the decorative nook.
Decorative ceramics or various souvenirs - vases, jars, dishes, pots, figurines, etc.
Artificial fire projected on a selected size digital screen or monitor installed in the fireplace.
Art - a favorite book collection, paintings, sculptures or anything else to your liking.
Natural greenery - various types of real plants, houseplants, wreaths, etc.

Of course, the options can go as far as your imagination can. This is what makes the decorative fireplace an easy and unusual way to bring a pinch of magic and a dose of character into your apartment - with minimal investment and the most impressive result.