How to properly embed a corner fireplace into the interior of the house
To decide which corner fireplace to choose, you can familiarize yourself with ready-made, completed projects, and evaluate the advantages of a particular style.
Stone fireplace - a timeless classic
A stone-clad brick fireplace fits perfectly with the wood-clad walls. The room, thanks to its central element, simply exudes comfort and warmth. In combination with perfectly matched furniture and an oriental painting, the room is conducive to relaxation and rest. Fragrant smoke from burning wood fills the surrounding atmosphere with mystical attraction, and warm light creates an unprecedented comfort. Such an organic environment is not easy to create without the presence of a fireplace in it. The chosen type of construction - angular - can also be considered successful.
Metal can also fit perfectly into the environment.
The metal corner fireplace is perfect for a minimalist interior, becoming a central, eye-catching element of the overall composition. It does not make the design decision heavier, but, as it were, creates a harmonious balance in the distribution of objects in space. This room will completely change in the evening or on a rainy day - the flames reflected on the walls will create fabulous lighting and mystery in it. It is good to delve into reading an interesting book or spend a romantic evening near such a stove in silence.
Corner electric fireplace - cannot be distinguished from the real one!
A corner electric fireplace was chosen for this interior in a classic style. If you do not know about it, it is quite possible to take it for a real one, especially since the latest models of these electrical appliances, imitating a hearth, are equipped with a pleasant crackle familiar to hot firewood. The advantage of an electric fireplace is the external design of the firebox with a podium for a TV set and a shelf for installing other electronic equipment. The furniture is carefully selected to match the style of the fireplace frame - since it is the center of the interior, the whole life of this room goes around it. It is difficult to imagine this room without this main attribute, and if you replace it with another style option, you will immediately lose the achieved mood and charm of the created atmosphere.
Creative solution - compact corner bio fireplace
A creatively designed interior, created around an equally creative white corner fireplace, is most suitable for modern high-tech houses. The contrast of a very dark wall and a romantic white fireplace makes the room unusual and original. The room, lit by the fire of the fireplace, the tongues of which will dance with a bright glow on the dark walls, will become more mysterious.
If you have a desire to decorate your country house with a corner fireplace, try to carefully consider all the selection criteria: cost, design, installation complexity, fuel and others that are important for creating comfort at home and not burdensome for your budget. If there is an opportunity to acquire such an interior decoration, do not deny yourself this pleasure.
What kind of fireplaces are there?
Installation of a solid fuel fireplace in urban apartments is not allowed. The only exceptions are the apartments located on the top floor of the building. But in this case, a well-designed chimney is required, facing the street, running through the attic and the roof.
For modern apartments, you can choose a wall or corner fireplace. The second option fits better into a modern interior.Corner designs look more sophisticated and compact. To determine the choice, it is worth understanding the features of the models available to urban residents.
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False fireplace
A false fireplace is a design that imitates a real hearth. Its frame is constructed from plasterboard or brick, and the exterior is made from the desired material. Such a model can be installed in any part of the living room, having issued it to the general style of the room.
It is not uncommon for designers to use artificial fireplaces to decorate a room. They can contain chalk-drawn flames or decorative firewood.
Electric fireplaces
Electrical products are easy to use in an apartment. Their main elements are made of wood and glass. This is the best option for those who want to have an analogue of a wood-burning fireplace in their home. At the same time, it does not need a chimney, is easy to maintain and operates on electricity.
With a decorative electric fireplace, you can illuminate and heat the room. The indisputable advantage of such models is the affordable cost, safety for the health of people and animals. To operate such a device, it is enough to plug the plug into the outlet and enjoy the beauty, adjusting the heating temperature if necessary.
There are mobile electric fireplaces designed as a heater or humidifier.
Bio fireplaces
Bio fireplaces are a relatively new device in interior design. It runs on biological fuel in the form of multi-colored granules: solid alcohol, sawdust or bark, compressed peat.
Ideal for city apartments, given the fact that they emit a minimum amount of carbon dioxide during operation. Accordingly, the installation technology does not require the installation of a chimney or a special ventilation system. When the pellets are burned, very little ash remains, therefore, the care of the bio fireplace is minimal.
Review of the best domestic models of fireplaces
Russian is very noticeable in the market of fireplace stoves. Consumers leave positive reviews about the company's products. Furnaces from the Ardenfire series are considered to be the best assembly. The products use some elements of the best foreign manufacturers: Germany, France and Japan, the assembly is carried out using unique technologies. Each series is characterized by the equipment of heat-resistant glass, sufficient power up to 12 kW and compactness.
Corner fireplace-stove "Amur" - wood-burning
The stove is designed for heating 90 sq. m area. Manufacturing technology combined: fireclay bricks laid firebox, sheathed with high-quality steel. The brick is designed for 5 years, after which it should be changed. High quality heat-resistant glass of Japanese origin on the door of the firebox. Heat flows well through the door, good visibility of the fire. The glass is self-cleaning and can withstand high temperatures.
The firebox with a volume of 73 liters is capable of providing a power of up to 10 kW. The weight of the entire structure is 157 kg, which allows you to quickly install the fireplace stove. The high efficiency of 3 kg of firewood allows you to keep warm in the room for 8 hours.
Attention! This is a wood-burning model of a corner fireplace for a summer residence, it cannot be heated with coal. Guarantee from at least 10 years of work
Guarantee from at least 10 years of work.
Corner fireplace-stove "Neva" - wood-burning
A very compact model with a height of 87 cm and a width of 64 cm. The small size of the fireplace allows you to install it in the smallest summer cottage. The model has gained well-deserved popularity among domestic consumers.
There is enough capacity for heating 60 sq. m. of housing. This compact model heats up the house in 3 hours, you need 3 kg of firewood to keep the room warm for 8 hours.
The weight of the structure of 95 kg will allow installation in a couple of hours by connecting the pipe to the chimney. The manufacturer group gives a guarantee for 1 year of perfect operation.
The group's products produce products that meet European standards, but are designed specifically for our climatic conditions.
We decorate the fireplace
Despite the fact that the fireplace is a decorative element in the living room, it can also be decorated, making the design of the living room with a fireplace unique and original. How can you decorate a fireplace, there are a lot of options.
- You can overlay the fireplace with decorative plaster, stucco or artificial stone, it all depends on the style chosen. For example, for a classic style, stucco molding and columns along the edges of the fireplace will be an excellent decor. The more luxurious the fireplace looks, the more it will match the style of the living room.
- It is not uncommon to make a shelf above the fireplace, which can also be decorated in a special way by placing suitable accessories on it. These little things give the living room a homey feel. Arrange items on the shelf as symmetrically as possible, for example, you can put candlesticks around the edges, and your favorite family photos in the center. Candles can be replaced with unusual table lamps with a lampshade. When decorating a fireplace in this way, show your imagination, do not be afraid to change the exposure on the shelf depending on the season. If candles look great in winter, then in spring vases with fresh flowers should take their place. In the summer, you can arrange figurines and charms.
- The area above the fireplace can be decorated with a mirror or a landscape painting, or you can hang a portrait. In the living room, made in country style, hunting trophies are often hung over the fireplace.
Separately, I would like to say a few words about how the owners of fireplaces decorate this piece of furniture on the eve of Christmas and New Year. This is a real tradition that has spread in many countries, and this is not surprising because in anticipation of Santa Claus, everyone is waiting for gifts, because the question of where to look for these gifts is decided by itself. Of course, by the fireplace, through the chimney of which it enters the house. This is why people hang Christmas stockings for gifts. In addition, you can decorate the fireplace as follows:
- Christmas garland and fir wreaths;
- you can use the materials at hand: bells, beads, tinsel, ribbons;
- cones painted in gold or silver color will be an excellent decoration;
- the clock is perfect for decorating a fireplace in the living room;
- in the new year, you can put crystal glasses on the shelf above the fireplace.
In general, show your imagination, experiment and you will get an original and attractive result. We hope that tips on how to decorate a living room with a fireplace will help you in this creative process, and as a result, you will enjoy the warmth of the hearth with your loved ones and loved ones.
The flame of fire will not only warm, but also become a protector from negative emotions, soothe and help to relax after a hard day. The fireplace contributes to the creation of a romantic atmosphere, it is especially pleasant to sit in the dark near a smoldering hearth. This is a true delight that you should not deny yourself, and anyone will appreciate your living room with a fireplace.
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Heating device design
Fireplace stove with air convection channels
The main design feature of the fireplace stove is its ability to generate convection heat into the environment. This is due to the presence of channels inside the furnace wall. Air is sucked into these channels from the room, which heats up along the path through them and returns back. Included in the design of the fireplace is a firebox in the form of a niche, located in the lower sector under the firebox.
Buyers are attracted by the convenient angular shape of the Amur stove, which allows it to be comfortably placed in any interior setting, creating a special recreation area
pays great attention to the external design of the fireplace, giving it a trapezoidal configuration. The outer facades of the furnace have a protective layer of black noble color made of heat-resistant paint
The sides of the product have expressive ceramic lining. In the lower sector of the fireplace stove there is a small compartment where you can put firewood.
Stove-fireplace Cupid in the interior
Cast iron is used for the manufacture of the grate and the nozzle - a material that has proven its excellent qualities for decades. High quality steel is used for the furnace body. The internal lining with chamotte enhances the wear resistance - convenient refractory tiles, allowing each of them to be dismantled if it becomes necessary to replace it due to damage.
The stoves-fireplaces presented by Meta have a convenient system for regulating the intensity of combustion by differentiating the amount of supplied air. This makes heating devices economical and allows you to maintain a comfortable warm atmosphere for about eight hours without adding fuel.
The main types of fireplaces
The market offers its consumer a very huge selection of fireplaces. You can choose a fireplace in accordance with any conditions and parameters. You just need to correlate your requirements with the given criteria of the fireplace and the result will surpass all expectations.
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Fireplaces are classified:
- In appearance;
- By location;
- By type of fuel.
In appearance, fireplaces are brick, ceramic, marble and plastered. The first three types are suitable for a classic interior. They create an atmosphere of antiquity and luxury. Suitable for living rooms and offices in large private houses.
In terms of location, fireplaces are external, open, corner, closed. The first type is very convenient, since it can be installed after building a house. The only negative, the roof will have to be disassembled to install the chimney. The open type is also called the island type, as it is located in the center of the room. Suitable for country houses, hunting lodges. The closed type is convenient because it is built into the wall space. A fireplace of this type is installed at the time of building a house. This requires the knowledge of specialists.
Installation and finishing
Installation of metal fireplace stoves is relatively simple and requires only the connection of a chimney. Let's consider in more detail the technology of erecting brick structures. This procedure consists of several successive stages:
- Project selection. Today there are many types of such structures, differing in design. Therefore, before starting the main work, you need to decide what you are going to build.
- Foundation construction. It is made of monolithic concrete with mandatory reinforcement. The size of the base depends on the dimensions of the oven and should exceed them by about 10-15 cm around the entire perimeter. The thickness of the base for the fireplace should be equal to the dimensions of the main foundation. Therefore, the construction of such systems in multi-storey buildings is excluded.
Masonry. This stage is performed according to the previously selected order.It should be noted that the first few rows together form the base of the fireplace. Here, attributes such as doors, ash pan are sequentially set. The next few rows of bricks are used to create a smoke channel, an oven firebox. All this ends with the construction of a chimney
Please note that fireclay bricks are used instead of the usual to form overlaps. Finishing. This stage is the final one, allowing you to give the structure a unique design.
This can be done using tiles or other finishing material. The main characteristic for the selection of such products is their refractoriness.
Fire safety measures when laying a corner fireplace
- A separate base must be built for the brick fireplace. It is better to separate the foundation from the main one even at the construction stage, but if the fireplace project is already being implemented in an operated house, then you will have to remove part of the floor covering, go deep into the ground and build a separate foundation.
The foundation is built separately
The weight of a brick fireplace exceeds 1 ton, and if the main foundation of the house sags during the shrinkage process, this should not affect the design of the fireplace. Otherwise, it may deform and gas will penetrate into the room.
- All floors through which the chimney pipe will be removed must be insulated with asbestos material. In the same way, we insulate the walls that are next to the fireplace.
- If the fireplace is being built in a house with wooden walls, then a metal sheet must be laid between the abutment wall, the size of which exceeds the dimensions of the fireplace by 20-25 cm on each side.
- When erecting a fireplace with an open firebox, it is necessary to lay bricks or ceramic tiles in front of the fireplace so that accidental sparks and intense flames do not cause a fire.
Metal fireplace stoves, are they suitable for corner placement
The main feature of these furnaces is their compactness and high heating rate. The metal corner fireplace stove is a heating device with a firebox covered with fireproof glass. Depending on the model, such an oven can be equipped with a cooking stove and a heat exchanger tank for connecting a hot water heating circuit. The advantages of such ovens include:
- Small size and weight;
- Can be installed on any floor, without foundation;
- High efficiency;
- Attractive appearance;
- Easy to install;
- Low price;
- Safety.
Is the long burning function useful?
Models equipped with the function of long burning, in addition, are very economical and have high efficiency: in this mode, oxygen is metered into the furnace, and the wood does not actively burn. With slow smoldering of coals, the heat transfer from the furnace increases, the fuel is burned without the formation of a large amount of ash. On one full load of firewood in the long burning mode, the stove can work up to 6 hours, while the sealed door will protect you from accidentally flying out coals and sparks.
In addition, in the "long burning" mode, the furnace actively burns gases that are emitted when the wood is smoldering. During normal combustion, these gases are discharged through the flue system and in no way increase the efficiency. If these gases are not removed, but immediately burned, an increase in productivity is noticed by 15-20% compared to conventional stoves. This is not a fantasy, just imagine that with this option you need to harvest 15-20% less firewood for the winter than before! Questions about appropriateness are instantly dispelled!
Stoves-fireplaces with a water circuit allow you to connect a water heating system to them, due to which a full-fledged heating of the house is created. The stove in the upper part allows you to cook food, boil water, and also creates an additional plane with high heat transfer, near which it is just nice to warm your hands!
Wood burning stove that you can buy in the store
The most popular among summer residents are the following models of corner fireplaces:
1. The Bavaria fireplace stove is made of 6 mm steel, lined with fireclay bricks from the inside. The oven power is 6 kW, which allows you to heat a house with an area of up to 60 square meters. The long burning mode of this stove is 3-5 hours, the stove is equipped with refractory glass, which, thanks to the clean combustion system, is not subject to soot, as well as a thermally insulated door handle, which will allow you not to burn yourself. The side walls of the oven are lined with ceramics, which gives it an attractive appearance.
Corner fireplace stove "Bavria"
2. The Amur fireplace-stove is equipped with a panoramic glass with a blow-off system - no soot and soot remains on it. The hob is located in the upper part. The model is made of heat-resistant steel with a lining, the power of 9 kW allows you to heat up to 180 cubic meters of premises, which with standard ceilings corresponds to an area of 60-80 square meters. The stove is lined with ceramic panels that improve heat transfer, even with complete combustion of the fuel - the stones will keep you warm for several more hours!
Stove-fireplace "Amur"
3. The Neva fireplace stove is generally similar to the Amur, but its power is lower - 6 kW. This stove can be recommended to owners of small houses with an area of 50-60 square meters. All heating surfaces of the stove are covered with heat-resistant paint, due to which it retains a decent appearance for a long time and does not corrode.
4. The corner fireplace-stove "Teplodar" with a power of 12 kW is intended for houses with an area of up to 80 square meters. The body is made of stainless steel and is burn-resistant. The door is equipped with a heat-resistant glass-ceramic window that allows you to admire the living fire. The stove has a hob, a firebox in the lower part of the body, and an ash pan with easy extraction. A good choice for lovers of reliability and beauty.
Stove-fireplace "Teplodar"
All models can be installed on a finished floor finished with non-combustible materials: sheet metal, tiles or porcelain stoneware. Their low weight makes it possible to avoid reconstruction of floors and does not require a separate foundation. Fireplace stoves of this class can be installed on any floor of the house.
The main elements of the fireplace
No matter how sophisticated the corner fireplace is, the following elements will always be present in it:
- firebox;
- ash pan;
- grate;
- portal (body);
- chimney.
Firebox
She in the fireplace can be closed or open. This does not affect the heat transfer efficiency. When making a fireplace with a closed firebox, you will need the following elements: a gate, transparent doors made of heat-resistant glass.
Fireplace insert
An important role for the durability of the fireplace and its gate, transparent doors made of heat-resistant glass.
They provide the materials from which it will be made. The outer part of the fireplace can be made of ordinary bricks, but the firebox must be lined with fireclay (heat-resistant).
A ready-made cast-iron firebox will significantly shorten the laying time of the fireplace and simplify the task. To give the structure a stylish authentic look, it will be enough to overlay the cast-iron firebox with red brick and build a massive chimney.
Some stove-makers lay out the inside of the finished cast-iron firebox with fireclay bricks in order to minimize the contact of metal with fire. This point is especially important in the case of using a steel firebox.
There is also such an element in the design of the fireplace as a fireplace tooth. This is a small chamber located at the back of the firebox at a 200 slope.
Fireplace tooth
A loaded platform is located between the ledge and the cladding, which has a size of 12.15 or 18 cm (depending on the total size of the combustion chamber).The chimney tooth passes a mixture of flue gases with cold air, which move at high speed.
Contacting the walls of the smoke box, the hot gas gradually cools down, and it begins to descend. Thus, turbulence of the gas flow is created in the pipe.
Gas movement in the fireplace (without tooth and with tooth)
If the combustion process in the firebox is not intensive, the smoke may “hang”. The purpose of the chimney tooth is to prevent this.
Another problem for good traction can be an elevated fireplace portal. But this can be avoided by increasing the speed of the hot gas in the upper part of the furnace. Thus, air will leak from the room to the upper part of the portal.
This problem can be solved with the help of a chimney tooth - a small ledge that will squeeze the gas flow in the upper part of the firebox.
Ash pan (or blown)
Taking into account the intensive process of burning logs in the fireplace, a large amount of ash is formed, which is lowered into a special ash chamber located under the firebox. In order for the fire in the fireplace to burn well and give off heat, you need excellent draft.
Ash pan design
When the combustion chamber is clogged with ash, it prevents the flow of air to the fire.
This point is especially important if you are going to use firewood from soft woods, as they form the most ash.
The blower is a small chamber located under the grate of the firebox.
This chamber can be equipped with a drawer-style drawer, or it can have a simple design with a door.
But not only the role of cleaning from combustion products is played by the ash chamber. Oxygen is supplied to the fire through the blower, which provides intensive combustion.
The blower door helps regulate traction and control the intensity of the fire. When opened, the flame intensifies. Accordingly, a closed door will block access to the fire, and the wood will slowly smolder in the fireplace.
If the design of the fireplace does not imply the presence of a door on the ash chamber, then the base of the combustion chamber must be made with a slight slope in order to avoid ash spilling out.
But not all fireplaces have an ash pan. If the chimney is high and provides good draft, the wood will burn to ashes. In this case, the fireplace will be cleaned directly from the combustion chamber.
If it is located very low under the combustion chamber, near the floor itself and there is no possibility of making the ash chamber in the basement, then the stove-makers also lower this element.
The work processes in the fireplace are as follows:
- logs and firewood are placed in a metal grate and set on fire.
- The combustion intensity is controlled by a slide gate that opens or closes the oxygen supply. With an open type of firebox, the intensity of combustion can only be regulated by the amount of wood.
- As the wood is burned, the ash is collected under the grate, in a special ash pan, which must be cleaned regularly.
- The combustion products are removed through the chimney.
Chimney
Combustion products are discharged through this structural element. It can be made of brick or steel. In stores, you can also find ready-made ceramic structures that are assembled from separate parts.
Outlet chimney above the roof
When building a chimney for a wood-burning fireplace, it is very important to adhere to elementary fire safety measures and to insulate well the places where the pipe passes through the wall and roof.
Stove makers classify chimneys into three types:
- wall;
- indigenous;
- mounted.
If the chimney is laid inside a main wall or structure, it is called a wall. It is, as it were, a single whole with the wall covering.
But the main chimney is a separate element that stands separately from the fireplace (stove). It is connected to the main structure by means of a crossover sleeve.Depending on the number of stoves and fireplaces connected to the main chimney, there may be several such hoses.
Chimney root pipe
Thus, the root (remote) pipe is the core for the removal of combustion products and is often used in large houses with many rooms. This allows the implementation of multiple fireplaces in the house and does not violate the aesthetics of the exterior of the house. Indeed, in this case, there will be only one chimney outlet through the roof.
The crossover sleeve, connected to the remote pipe, is made of red brick, on which a steel case is put on. The length of one arm should not exceed 2 meters, otherwise draft problems may arise and the efficiency of the fireplace will decrease.
A special cleaning door is used to clean the sleeve from soot. And in order to maximize the thrust in the crossover sleeve, it is raised by 100 in the direction of the gas movement.
The same point must be taken into account when constructing pipes for the passage of the chimney through the wall.
If the fireplace is located in a place where there is no way to bring out a vertical chimney, then the only correct solution would be to build a chimney with an exit through the wall to the street.
In this case, the horizontal sections should be minimal, and to maintain good traction, they are also raised at an angle of 10 0.
But it is impossible to lay a branch pipe in the attic, as condensation may form due to a large difference in temperature, which will increase the fire hazard.
The shell pipe is most often used by stove-makers in the construction of fireplaces. She rests on the array of the fireplace. But in order for the stove (fireplace) to withstand the load of the chimney, the thickness of the walls of the stove must be at least ½ brick or more.
Chimney
The minimum cross-section of the pipe is ½ * ½ bricks.
Another key element of the chimney is the fluff. This is the expansion of the chimney at the point where it passes through the attic floor.
Why is it necessary to expand the pipe in this place?
This will protect the wooden ceilings from overheating. To do this, the fluff is laid out in the thickness of one brick (1.5 bricks can be used) and additionally insulated with asbestos felt or a sheet soaked in clay mortar.
The entire space between the attic floor and the cut must be filled with non-combustible material (concrete).
The pipe that runs through the attic floor is called a riser.
There is another important element in the chimney design called the otter. This is a slight expansion of the pipe as it exits through the roof. The purpose of the otter is to protect the attic from precipitation.
Where to install the fireplace
The place can be chosen according to your desire, but you need to take into account some features of the choice:
It can be installed on both external and internal walls. It is important to determine where the chimney exits, which is why internal walls can be problematic for installing a fireplace. Placement on an external wall requires permits from the relevant authorities to bring the chimney to the street. When mounting a pipe on the walls of a house built of wood, take care of fire safety measures.
This ready-made model is very popular in the Scandinavian countries.
Beautiful living room in retro style. Fireplace - brick, painted white
What materials are best used for laying a fireplace?
For laying a fireplace, you will need 2 types of bricks: fireclay and red corpulent.
It will be necessary to make a combustion chamber from heat-resistant fireclay bricks, and the red brick will go to the outer part of the structure.
Fireclay and red bricks
In addition, you will need a special masonry mortar, which is made from river fine sand and clay.
You can, of course, buy a ready-made dry mix for laying a stove at a hardware store. Then it will simply need to be diluted according to the instructions with the required amount of water and stirred.
Another option is to prepare the solution yourself. This will require sand and red river clay. The quality of the mortar and the strength of the entire structure of the fireplace will directly depend on the quality of the clay used.
That is why many experienced stove-makers prefer the option of making a solution on their own. This way you can choose the clay that meets the technical standards as much as possible.
Due to its unique properties, soft and plastic red clay turns into a durable stone when heated. One of the main indicators of the quality of clay is the percentage of its fat content. If you take "skinny" clay, then when heated, it can crack.
Thick solution
After firing, a good, oily, it acquires the strength of a brick and can withstand very high temperatures. However, in order for it to really be strong and securely fasten the masonry, it is necessary to observe the correct proportion of all ingredients.
For strength, you can add Portland cement grade M300 to the masonry mortar.
Depending on the quality and fat content of the clay, the solution is made "by eye", that is, there are no ideal proportions.
Here you will need to focus on the appearance and how it is typed on the trowel.
The solution should be of medium thickness.
The solution should have the consistency of thick homemade sour cream, not drip from the trowel. It should be homogeneous, without grains. Knead the solution thoroughly.
Attention... A clay mortar is only suitable for laying a fireplace. Use cement mortar to erect the foundation and chimney.
How to choose a good fireplace
Corner wood-burning fireplaces for summer cottages are in great demand. You can find a variety of models on the market. It is necessary to adhere to some selection criteria in order to combine several useful functions in a purchase at once.
Useful tips when choosing a corner fireplace:
- An electric fireplace with a power of 1 kW is able to maintain heat in an area of 10 sq. m. For the best effect, add 30% to the accepted indicator, or 1 kW count on a square of 70 square meters. m.
- Choose a glass-covered firebox, firstly, it is safer, and secondly, more efficient, since firewood burns longer.
- There are fireplaces with built-in combustion modes, in addition to the usual program, it is desirable to have an economical mode of fuel combustion.
- Heat-resistant glass can be self-cleaning.
- It will be more convenient to remove ash from a removable ash pan.
- Fireplaces can be with a hob, with a built-in tank, oven, etc.
Asymmetrical fireplaces
Corner fireplace with fireproof glass is stylish, beautiful and also affordable
Asymmetrical corner fireplaces are a breakthrough in the concept of traditional fireplaces, their designs can be very diverse. They are graceful and unusual, perfect for small spaces. Any designer will say that a modern asymmetrical fireplace will best fit into a modern interior, and it will be easy to hide the chimney in the wall cladding. It is such a fireplace that perfectly zones the space.
Stylish loft living room with corner fireplace
As for its structure, it is always possible to organically place it in the corner - the designs are different:
- With or with fireplace inserts without walls.
- With a cap that rests on a column of brick or stone.
Today, fireplaces have become especially popular to complement the interiors of ultra-modern living rooms.
It also looks very attractive in country houses, because there it turns out to combine natural materials and elements: wood, stone, fire.
Types and principle of operation of fireplace corner stoves
A fireplace, in its variety, can perform several functions at once: decorative, cooking and heating. Depending on the energy source, fireplaces are divided into the following types:
- wood-burning;
- gas;
- on liquid and solid biofuels;
- electrical.
Fireplaces can be made of different materials, which also affects the technical and operational characteristics:
- made of cast iron are particularly strong and durable;
- steel fireplaces cool down quickly and do not have a long service life, but they are cheaper than cast iron structures;
- combined - steel, brick, cast iron;
- brick fireplace stoves.
Cast iron fireplaces are usually heavy, making installation difficult. A significant plus in the cast iron version is that they remain hot for a long time. Negative: cast iron fireplaces are very expensive.
The steel structure is ineffective in operation: at high temperatures, sooner or later, the metal deforms. The advantage can be considered the low cost of steel products, in contrast to models made from a different material.
The combined version of the fireplace, with the correct gradation of material, can be highly efficient. The firebox and hob in this version are made of cast iron, then less heat-resistant materials are used for decorative finishing.
A brick-built fireplace for a summer residence will have a high efficiency, a hob can be installed on it, which will increase the useful characteristics of the device, it will have a long service life, but there are some nuances. The main disadvantage of the brickwork of the fireplace is that it will take up too much space, and secondly, it will take a long time, because the foundation for the brick is installed in the dug ground or, in extreme cases, on it.
We draw a project of a corner fireplace
Before proceeding with the construction of a corner fireplace in the house, it is necessary to draw up a detailed project and complete a drawing. All structural elements should be reflected in the drawing, dimensions must be stated.
If you want to increase the dimensions of the fireplace, immediately calculate how much additional material it will take and how much power the fireplace will get.
Below we give a masonry diagram, where the warping of the combustion chamber will begin from the sixth row. You can change this design somewhat, depending on the purpose of the fireplace and personal preferences.
If the main task of a corner fireplace is to heat the room, then the firebox must be made low so that the floor warms up well, taking cold air from below.
If the main purpose of the fireplace is a decorative function, then you can raise the firebox above the floor.
We calculate the size of the combustion chamber
The dimensions of the room will depend on the dimensions of the fireplace, so below we give a table that will tell you how to correctly calculate the dimensions of the structure.
The area of the room must be divided by 50.
Correct proportions of the fireplace insert
This value will tell you what area should be the opening of the combustion chamber.
For example, for a medium-sized room (20-25 square meters), you need to make a fireplace with a firebox 0.5 m2 wide.
With regard to the overall dimensions of the structure, a width to height ratio of 3: 2 is ideal.
As mentioned above, the depth of the firebox is of great importance. The efficiency of heating will directly depend on it. Stick to approximately the following proportions: depth of the firebox = ½ or 2/3 of the height of the firebox.
The size of the fireplace must be kept in a certain proportion
If for decorative purposes you decide to increase the volume and depth of the combustion chamber, then keep in mind that this will significantly reduce the efficiency of heating the room.
We calculate the size of the chimney
It is equally important to correctly calculate the dimensions of the chimney, since the draft will directly depend on this.
The optimal ratio is a pipe cross-section in the size of 1/10 of the area of the entrance to the combustion chamber.
If the chimney has a circular cross-section (for example, if you are using a sandwich pipe to build a chimney), then take a diameter of at least 150 mm.
The location of the chimney on the roof relative to the ridge
With a smaller diameter, the thrust will be significantly reduced.
The chimney height must be at least 5 meters.But if the house is 2-3 floors, then, of course, it will have to be raised. Here you will need to focus on the position of the roof ridge.
Below are certain patterns of chimney outlet, which are focused on the position of the roof ridge.
Some bestsellers
Bestseller - corner stove fireplace Neva
Among the corner varieties of stoves - fireplaces that are in high demand, there are several models that operate on wood.
This is "Neva" from the "Meta" group, 0.87 meters high and 0.64 meters wide, which will decorate a small room, sitting elegantly in the corner. Despite its compactness, such a stove - a fireplace can easily heat almost 60 square meters.
Among the leaders are more powerful wood-burning corner fireplaces "Amur" of the same manufacturer, safe and stylish, designed for almost 90 square meters. If the area of the room reaches 150 squares, then another product from the offered assortment becomes an ideal purchase - a stove - fireplace "Bavaria".
Fireplace as a source of heat
Previously, fireplaces were intended exclusively for heating the house. Soon, this heating option required constant monitoring, an official permit for operation, and significant timber reserves.
Considering the fact that the heat dissipation of the fireplace was only 15-20%, this heating source began to be used more often as an additional source of heat, less often as an element of decoration “for the soul”.
Among the advantages of corner fireplaces, it is worth highlighting:
- compactness;
- high view of the flame of fire;
- warmth of the room;
- increased security;
- creativity;
- variety of design;
- profitability.
Along with the installation of the fireplace, it is recommended to use alternative heating options in case of constant heat preservation in your absence or lack of fuel.
Photo: corner fireplace in a classic-style living room
One of the simplest is to design a living room with a corner fireplace. More expensive interior with a decorative electric fireplace. Therefore, if you want to create a unique interior at a minimal cost, give preference to a gas corner fireplace.
Features of placement in the interior
When placing a fireplace in the interior of a living room, you need to remember that such a piece of furniture quickly attracts attention, and therefore you should not place too many accents in a room with a fireplace. The exception, of course, is the TV, which is indispensable in the modern world.
Often, a fireplace and a TV are combined, placing one above the other.
But in fact, this is not the best option, because with their simultaneous work, it will be difficult to concentrate on one thing. Therefore, the best option for placing an electric fireplace will be opposite zones, ideally if the room has an area for rest, relaxation and relaxation, here, next to the fireplace, you can put a rocking chair and a small table, sitting at which to indulge in reading your favorite book.
In addition, the fireplace is selected according to the style of the interior of the room. Such a fireplace will perfectly fit into the living room and will become a highlight of the design. Consider the most popular style directions in which the placement of the fireplace is appropriate.
- A fireplace for a classic living room. If we talk about modern classics, then an electric fireplace in this style has a decor made of stone or wood. But it can be either luxurious or more discreet, it depends on the taste of the owners. Large paintings are usually hung over the fireplace in such living rooms, and the fireplace area is finished with decorative plaster or artificial stone, and a laminate is laid on the floor under artistic parquet. Such electric fireplaces can be installed in living rooms where the classic style is not clearly expressed, but there is a mixture of several design directions. The living room, decorated in the style of the early classics, is characterized by luxurious and richly decorated fireplaces, for example, stucco, columns, Venetian plaster.
- Fireplace for country living room. Living rooms in country houses in country style are often decorated with fireplaces, because it fits perfectly into a spacious room with high ceilings. The fireplace area is decorated with wood or stone, everything looks a little rough, but very stylish. Hunting trophies and weapons are usually hung over the fireplace.
- Modern fireplace for the living room. An electric fireplace in such a living room will fit perfectly if it has a square shape. You can place it both along the wall and in the corner, and you can decorate it with a stained glass window.
- Hi-tech living room fireplace. Such a fireplace has a minimum of decoration, but it has a clear shape and is made of unusual materials. In addition to high-tech living rooms, it will also fit into a minimalist living room.
Thus, a living room with an electric fireplace can become a real design masterpiece.
It is important to choose the right fireplace for the style of the room and show all your creativity in its design. The result is sure to amaze all your guests, who will certainly want to linger and sit with a cup of tea by the burning fireplace.
Enjoy your warm evenings!
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Beautiful examples
A tall white fireplace will perfectly complement a classic-style living room.
Built-in laconic models can be used in any interior solution.
A laconic fireplace model will organically fit into a small living room.
A spectacular detail is the mirror above the fireplace installation.
The corner design is very compact and does not take up much space.
A very cozy space can be arranged around the fireplace.
Laconic models look most appropriate in small rooms.
Contrary to belief, the fireplace is not bulky and looks neat in any room.
For an example of a corner fireplace with your own hands, see the following video.
Distinctive features
Modern stove-fireplace Malta (corner)
Analyzing the designs of stoves - fireplaces designed for angular placement from the range of wood-burning devices operating in a long-burning mode, a number of distinctive features can be noted:
- semicircular configuration of the facade surface;
- wider view of the flame;
- stylish appearance;
- rather high efficiency, due to the reflection of heat from the walls.
Compactness, allowing to take up a minimum of useful space, makes it possible to install a long-burning corner heating and cooking device in small summer cottages, turning them into a stylish and comfortable shelter.
Stove-fireplace, corner, for finishing
How solid fuel heating devices work
Any heating devices that run on wood or coal heat the house in several ways:
- direct heating;
- heat storage mode;
- heating the coolant (water or air).
Iron and cast iron stoves are modern stoves
Direct heating is the radiation of heat from the body of a stove, fireplace, or other device. The more the case is heated, the more heat the device will give to heat the house or room. As soon as the fire in the firebox goes out, the body of the device will begin to cool down, which will lead to a gradual decrease in the temperature in the house or room. To reduce temperature drops, a heat accumulator is needed - a device or structure that will receive heat from a fire and give it away over time. Therefore, a long-burning fireplace stove for a summer residence must be equipped with a heat accumulator.
Rough will warm the house even after the end of the furnace
There is a general rule for all heat accumulators - the higher their mass and the smaller the area of the radiated surface, the longer they will heat up. It is possible to reduce the uneven distribution of heat around the house with the help of a heating system and a coolant.However, even in such systems, it is necessary either to constantly throw up firewood or coal, or to use a heat accumulator. In hot water heating systems, a well-insulated sealed tank filled with hot water plays the role of a heat accumulator. In air heating systems, the role of a heat accumulator is played by a massive brick structure, in which chimneys and air ducts run in parallel.
Air heater Buleryan for air heating
Fireplace decoration
When the base of the corner fireplace is ready, it's time to start cladding. With an open structure, the cladding of a corner fireplace plays a functional role.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and head of a fabric salon
Finishing of closed-type corner fireplaces can increase the efficiency of the structure by 1.5 times, which will significantly increase heat transfer. If you have dealt with fireplaces before, then most likely you can do this work yourself.
Otherwise, you should trust the professionals, because when finishing, you should take into account many factors that will determine the operation of the structure as a whole. Should:
- to make a "shirt" of the fireplace;
- calculate the seams;
- make thermal insulation of parts of the structure that will be heated;
- select quality materials for work.
If you do not have such skills, it is better to have professionals do it. However, trusting your fireplace to strangers, it will not be superfluous to protect yourself from would-be workers who themselves do not know anything about this matter. By asking the right questions, you can understand how competent the person is in the task at hand.
Laying the foundation
The base of the corner fireplace should protrude 5 cm beyond the structure in each direction, the same amount should be removed from the foundation tape of the residential building. Please note: the dimensions of the hearth according to the project are 89 x 89 x 126 cm, and the dimensions of the first continuous row are 1020 x 1020 mm.
Reference. The first row protrudes forward relative to the structure and plays the role of a pre-furnace sheet; you will not have to put metal on the floors to protect it from heat.
The base of the wood-burning fireplace is laid according to the step-by-step instructions:
- Dig a hole 1120 x 1120 mm in size, reaching the dense layers of soil. The depth depends on the region of residence (minimum - 50 cm). Add sand and tamp to make a 100mm pillow.
- Fill the foundation pit with rubble stone to ground level, filling the cavity with a slurry of clay or cement.
- Install a wooden formwork around the pit. The upper edges of the boards should reach the level of the finished floor.
- Tie a reinforcing mesh with 10 x 15 cm cells and lay it on the bottom of the pit using 5 cm high supports so that the frame falls into the thickness of the slab.
- Mix cement, sand and crushed stone in a ratio of 1: 3: 5, seal with water and make concrete grade 150. Place it in the formwork and level the surface of the future slab using the building level and rule.
Dismantle the formwork boards after 1 week. Start further construction after 28 days from the moment of pouring.
Facing materials for the manufacture of fireplaces
It is believed that corner fireplaces made of cast, mirrored brickwork or tiles are durable, stylish and durable. In fact, it does not matter in what style the model of the fireplace is made, because the unifying elements of all types of fireplaces, without exception, are grates or dampers, a hearth, fireplace shelves, a portal.
When choosing a fireplace design style, look at the photo in advance to take into account all the design nuances. Wide spacious rooms simply need to be displayed in interiors of such styles as Baroque or Rococo with a unique design of the fireplace portal.
For small apartments, it will be appropriate to design in the style of minimalism with a predominance of decorating items from modern building materials (for example, glass, steel, ceramics) in the interior. It is more rational to install a built-in biofireplace or a wall-mounted electric fireplace in the apartment.
Optionally, you can create a design with a fireplace located separately from other interior items.
For those wishing to install a fireplace in the living room of a summer cottage or a private house, we recommend giving preference to the country style, which will originally emphasize the overall interior of the room and create an old cozy atmosphere.
It is welcomed in the interior of the living room with a corner fireplace and Art Nouveau style, because its peculiarity is the combination of any interior details.
Functioning of the fireplace stove
A self-built fireplace based on a stove will combine the elements of two products. Open fireplace systems quickly warm up the room during the combustion of fuel materials. Furnaces have the ability to retain heat for a long time due to smoldering. The complex design increases the heat dissipation time and flares up quickly. Thanks to the two fireboxes, the owners can light the stove or fireplace separately. Long flue gas ducts reduce hot gas evacuation. For this reason, fuel is saved, which is used as firewood, peat or coal. The stove combined with the fireplace functions according to a special principle:
- fuel is loaded into a special chamber with a grate;
- air masses in the case of a stove enter through an opening at the bottom of the compartment and provide firewood or coal ignition;
- fireplace compartment with a special convection chamber improves heat circulation throughout the rooms;
- combustion products are discharged through special channels;
- gates and dampers exclude premature heat transfer.
Two heating devices in one have increased efficiency, good pulling force due to which hypothermia is excluded.
Long burning corner fireplace masonry
You can lay out corner stoves for dachas on wood on your own using the ordering scheme.
Each row is done as follows:
- Bricks are laid without mortar, if required, they are adjusted to a certain size, cut.
- Then the material is soaked for a short time in clean cool water and placed in the solution.
- For the initial rows, which serve to level the foundation with the level of the floor surface, a cement mixture is made from cement and sand, observing a ratio of 1: 2.5-3. For all other rows, the mortar is kneaded from refractory clay.
Scheme-order of construction of a fireplace stove:
- The first two rows are laid on the cement mixture using solid ceramic bricks. They form underneath the structure.
- In the 3rd row, they begin to install the doors. The clean-out door is mounted on the side of the fireplace insert, and on the side of the furnace insert - the ash-pan door. The door frame is fixed with metal rods or nails. To do this, holes are drilled in the brick of the lower row in accordance with the size of the pins.
- In the 4th row, the doors are additionally fixed by threading a wire into the holes of the frame, which is then embedded in the masonry at a distance of at least 30 centimeters. A steel strip is placed on top of the ash pan and fireplace insert, which serves as a support for the bricks above the row located.
- The 5th row should cover both doors, after which the construction of the smoke channel begins. To divide it, a steel strip is placed in the 6th row, which is a support for the partition.
- Bricks from 7 to 9 rows form the hearth of the stove and the walls of the fireplace insert. The furnace door is fixed in the same way as for an ash pan. In the fireplace insert in the back, a fireplace tooth is made, which is a bevel of the wall at a certain angle.
- In the 10th row, exit from the combustion chamber into the flue duct is performed. In the 11th row, a hob is mounted on top of the firebox. To this end, lay out a row dry, try on a slab and draw the outlines of its fit on the bricks.Then the bricks are numbered, disassembled and, using a grinder, they create grooves in them corresponding to the thickness of the tiles, which are then laid on a heat-resistant mortar. In the same brick row, a steel strip is placed, which serves as a support for overlapping the fireplace compartment. They continue to lay out the fireplace tooth.
- From the 12th row, they begin to create the overlap of the fireplace insert, using fireclay bricks. They are engaged in blocking the part of the smoke channel coming from the firebox. On the side of the furnace of the unit and the hob, only a side wall is placed, which separates the stove from the wall of the building.
- In the 13th row, a smoke channel valve is being mounted and the ceiling of the fireplace is still being built. At this point, the fireplace insert is narrowed to the maximum. This row is the final one in the chimney tooth.
- Rows 14 - 18 have a lot in common, they form a flue duct, a wall of the hob and an extended section of the chimney smoke collector. In addition, a mantel is made in the 16th and 17th rows.
- In the 19th row, the space above the hob is covered with a sheet of metal, and in the 20th and 21st rows it is laid with bricks. From the side of the fireplace, they continue to create a smoke channel and a smoke collector.
- At the level of the 22nd and 23rd rows, the smoke channel is expanded, and a clean door is mounted on the side of the fireplace insert. In the 24th row, above the place of expansion of the smoke channel, a spark cutter made of metal is placed. A strip of metal is placed over the back of the chimney smoke collector. The 25th and 26th rows are laid according to the scheme.
- In the 27th row, a valve is placed above the fireplace chimney, in the 28th row, an additional cleaning door is placed, and in the 29th row, a sheet of steel is laid, overlapping the stove and supporting bricks from 30 to 32 rows.
- Rows 33 and 34 block the chimney flue channel, after which only the common part of the chimney remains. In the 35th row, a decorative side is created along the edge of the structure. As a result, only the chimney remains by row 36 - it is laid out to the desired height.
Corner fireplaces-stoves erected for a country house must be dried within 7 days at normal temperature conditions.
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The play of the flame enchants, relaxes and soothes after a tiring and emotional work day. Sometimes energetic, sometimes pensively flowing tongues of fire tune in a philosophical-romantic mood, allowing one to detach from the surrounding problems, immersing one's consciousness in a world of dreams and tranquility.
And although modern dwellings can not always afford their owners to install a classic fireplace, corner fireplaces can be a way out, and the photo below undeniably confirms this.
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