Corner electric fireplace: sizes, models, how to choose for the interior
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“Should I put another pot of flowers or leave it as is?” - the eternal question of housewives about decorating the corners of the apartment. This is the most inconvenient place to put a TV, cabinet or other large equipment, and a “bald lawn” does not look very nice. For those who love the atmosphere and the sight of a smoldering fire, an interesting thing has been invented - a corner electric fireplace, the dimensions of which allow you to install the device in any nook. It's a small thing, but nice.
How to choose and correctly install a corner fireplace in your room will be discussed in the article.
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What are the advantages of the device in the interior?
A wood stove is by far the best combination of beauty and functionality that man has come up with. But what can an average person in a modest two-room apartment come up with? The electric option is a great alternative.
However, there may not be enough space for a front fireplace. Then we take a closer look at the corner unit, which has a number of advantages:
- Takes up little space. Believe me, this is “not much” - even a modest corner of a one-room apartment.
- An impeccable setting for the ill-fated “corner”.
- It can serve as an additional shelf and even a TV stand.
- The model range allows the owner to fit the fireplace into any design idea.
A little about the species
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Depending on the size of the corner electric fireplace, there are several options:
- Symmetrical - will easily become part of any interior; Doesn't take up much space. The device looks great from anywhere in the room and becomes its “highlight”. The heating option distributes heat evenly throughout the room, complementing the main heating.
- Non-symmetrical models are often installed to divide a large room into zones. For example, you can create a living room and games room, or a kitchen and dining room with one fireplace. For such a corner “miracle” it is important to think through the design down to the smallest detail. But the result is worth it.
Like front-facing devices, corner devices have functional differences:
- Purely for pleasure;
- With additional heating elements;
- Universal models that combine aesthetics and a large range of customization options.
What to deliver to you depends only on your financial situation and preferences.
Installation and brand selection
It couldn’t be easier to install such equipment - everything can be done with your own, maybe even “crooked” hands. Follow the main rules:
- Find a place with an outlet or install another one near the fireplace.
- First, assemble the frame and install the device into it.
- The electric fireplace can be connected to the network only after the final stage of assembly.
- Check all wiring before starting the device.
Follow the assembly instructions, and in just a couple of hours you can enjoy the beauty and realism of smoldering firewood with your family.
There are many models on the market, but several brands can be distinguished. Dimplex is famous for its unique designs and stable equipment. Electrolux - the equipment from this manufacturer is one of the best in the world, and this is not only about fireplaces.
How to choose the right area for installation
First of all, choose a place for the fireplace away from the front door. This is due to several reasons:
If you bought a heated device, then at the entrance a person will receive a not entirely pleasant stream of heat. And then sit in the room with red cheeks, and it is not clear whether he is ashamed or just hot.
The fireplace is inaccessible to the eye of the entering guest - the first impression of your room will not be as intended.
The best location for installation is the corners on the wall opposite the door. And if the corner is complemented by a window, then in winter you will “kill several birds with one stone”: add heating to the room, create comfort and the mood of a New Year’s American film.
These rules work for any type of corner fireplace. The correct location will not only complement your apartment, but will also focus attention on the corner plot. Your fireplace will become the most popular place in the house!
