The bedroom is a space for relaxation and rest. The design of this room is aimed at creating a calm, cozy atmosphere. A fireplace can add warmth to a bedroom interior. But this feature should be taken into account when developing the design of the space. Therefore, it is worth understanding what a bedroom with a fireplace is and what nuances it has.
The interior of a bedroom with a fireplace looks more cozy and elegant
Small bedroom with fireplace
It is quite difficult to place a traditional fireplace in a room with a small area. It may take up too much space and there won't be enough room for other items. Therefore, it is recommended to use a corner structure in a small room. This will allow you to use this area usefully and not take up unnecessary space. To avoid a feeling of cramping, it is important to properly organize the space around the fireplace. It is better to reduce decorative elements to a minimum.
The corner model will harmoniously fit into any bedroom interior
It is recommended to use multifunctional pieces of furniture for small rooms. This will save space without limiting the functionality of the entire area. For example, a bed may have many drawers for storing things. This way, the area under the bed will be usefully used, and not just accumulate dust.
When choosing a fireplace for a small room, you should take a closer look at built-in models
Choosing an interior style
There are no restrictions when choosing stylistic solutions - the fireplace will fit perfectly into any interior, be it classic or hi-tech. Regardless of size and location, it serves as an expressive decorative element that attracts attention and creates atmosphere. A fireplace is a striking feature and accent of any interior and requires careful design. The main burden falls on the design of the portal, the material for which is selected depending on the style of the bedroom. The space around the hearth also needs to be decorated; for this purpose, items suitable for the style are selected for the mantelpiece, paintings, floor vases, etc.
Provence style
The homeland of the Provence style is considered to be the quiet villages of the south of France, which have absorbed the warmth of the Mediterranean sun and the charm of provincial life. It is distinguished by an abundance of natural light, tenderness, unhurriedness, soft lines and simplicity. The color palette is woven from fragrant lavender fields, shady olive groves, emerald sea surf and sky blue. Characteristic features are the predominance of white color, a variety of floral patterns, pastel colors, various decorative ornaments, porcelain figurines, and wooden furniture.
A bedroom in Provence style is a light, airy and gentle island of calm. Textiles in pastel shades with floral prints, cute trinkets on the mantelpiece, elegant furniture, natural wood and fresh flowers will create a cozy and warm atmosphere. The central element of the composition is always a large bed with bedside tables on the sides. To decorate the fireplace portal, either stone or natural wood, painted white and aged, is used. A mandatory attribute is a woodpile of firewood next to the fireplace.
Bedroom elements in Provence style:
- natural materials for finishing walls and floors;
- lack of bright colors and contrasting combinations;
- pastel palette;
- elegant furniture in light colors;
- abundance of textiles and decor.
Advantages of electric fireplaces for the bedroom
Electric fireplaces have many advantages. In appearance it resembles a real wood-burning fireplace. But his flame is not real.
A built-in electric fireplace will be the most successful solution for a small bedroom
It is worth taking a closer look at all the advantages of electric fireplaces:
- Easy to install. The model is not massive, so installing it will be quite simple. It is enough to choose a suitable place, stock up on tools and carry out installation according to the instructions.
- Compactness. It does not take up much space, so it is suitable even for small spaces.
- Decorative. Even installing the simplest model, it can transform the interior.
- Easy to use. The controls are easy and intuitive. There are no difficulties in using it.
- Good power. This will allow the room to be sufficiently heated.
- Mobility. Such models are not only compact, but also lightweight. Therefore, they can be easily moved to another place if necessary.
- Several modes. It is possible to change the flame effects, transforming the overall atmosphere.
The electric fireplace is selected and placed taking into account the style of the interior
Electric fireplaces require heavy-duty wiring. They also consume a lot of electricity. This must be taken into account before purchasing.
Comparative characteristics of fireplaces for the bedroom
| Advantages | Flaws | |
| Wood burning fireplace | High thermal efficiency | Professional installation and maintenance, high fire safety requirements |
| Electric fireplace | Light weight, easy installation | High cost of electricity for space heating |
| Biofireplace | Low price of the device and fuel (bioethanol), light weight and ease of installation | Low heating properties |
How to properly decorate a bedroom with a fireplace
Installation of a gas fireplace depends on the location of the chimney. It is installed in a clearly designated place. Electric and ecological fireplaces can be placed almost anywhere in the room.
A portable biofuel fireplace model does not take up much space and is perfect even for a small bedroom
A popular location is the area on the wall opposite the bed. While relaxing on your bed, you can admire the flames and enjoy the tranquility. If the room has enough space, it is recommended to arrange a seating area in front of the fireplace. It is enough to put a few chairs and a small table.
A bio-fireplace located in a niche looks beautiful in the bedroom interior
If space in the bedroom is limited, you should consider installing a corner fireplace. Or make a special niche in the wall. The listed options allow you not to take up a lot of space, leaving space for more necessary items.
A compact corner fireplace is a suitable solution for a small bedroom
Design ideas
A bedroom with a fireplace will look even better, more harmonious, more comfortable if you use and bring into reality one of the interesting, original ideas and ideas.
If you don’t know which idea to use, we recommend looking at the photos posted in this article or using the following interesting points:
- A fireplace in the bedroom will look advantageous and expensive if the surface of the portal is covered with natural stone. Natural minerals are highly fire-resistant and durable. However, the cost of marble, granite and other types of stone today is very high. As an alternative, cladding can be done with a more budget-friendly, but no less high-quality artificial stone. Often, artificial and natural stone is used in classic, retro, English style;
- The brick frame for the stove combines favorably with styles such as classic, retro, and loft. If necessary, the brick surface can also be easily decorated with any fireproof materials;
- For country style, it is best to build a portal from plasterboard. To give it a more well-groomed, neat appearance, the surface is covered with paint or decorative plaster;
- If you want to decorate an electric firebox, you can use wood for this purpose. This is due to the fact that the design of the fireplace is not prone to strong heating. Solid wood is most often used to decorate stoves in Scandinavian and chalet motifs;
- For the high-tech and modern trends, modern materials and surfaces come in handy. You can safely use glass, forging, mirrors, glossy, reflective surfaces;
- To create bright accents and contrasts, you can use materials such as: multi-colored or plain mosaics, ceramic tiles, three-dimensional stones, patterns, plaster columns, stucco, painting, wall painting.
Wall-mounted open hearth in a classic interior with loft notes
Simplicity of shapes and lines in the Art Nouveau direction
Combination of fireplace and TV in the bedroom: modern style
biofireplaces in the bedroom do not require a chimney
The use of only environmentally friendly, healthy materials is the main feature of the eco style
Tip: It is especially difficult to make a fireplace realistic if it belongs to the category of false installations or is an electronic hearth. In this case, to create the most complete image, you can use firewood, real logs, decorative ceramic firewood, coals that can be placed directly on the hearth. Ready-made fireplace kits, which include various accessories designed to care for standard solid fuel structures, cope well with the task. It could be a poker, a broom, a basket. If the hearth initially runs on solid fuel, it practically does not need additional decoration, since a real flame burns in its hearth.
It’s interesting to know: today, there are a large number of electric fireplaces that have a high-quality flame imitation function. For this purpose, both modern LCD screens and panels are used, as well as standard LED spotlights, halogen bulbs or steam generators.
Where and how to place a TV in a bedroom with a fireplace
If you plan to place a fireplace and a TV in the same room, you need to carefully consider the location of each. The most popular option is to arrange one item on top of another. More often the TV is hung above the fireplace. It is important to take into account that the diagonals of both objects must be equal. If one of the elements is noticeably larger than the other, it will stand out and spoil the overall picture of the bedroom.
TV above the fireplace in a neoclassical bedroom
You can also place the TV and fireplace on walls perpendicular to each other. This will allow you to combine elements in the recreation area without additional costs and without taking up extra space. Another option is to place the TV on the adjacent wall with the fireplace, on the same level. This allows you to balance the overall interior. Additionally, any decor, such as a painting, is placed on the third wall.
Plasma above the bio-fireplace in a modern style bedroom
If the room is small, then you should install a corner fireplace and hang a TV above it. Then one of the items will become a cabinet for the other, performing several functions at once.
There are many design solutions that allow you to add a fireplace to both classic and modern interiors
General points
In most cases, due to the technical features of multi-story buildings, it will not be possible to install a real wood-burning fireplace. High-rise buildings often do not have a chimney, so you will have to do it yourself if the apartment is on the top floor. However, there is a way out - you can install an artificial fireplace. This design does not require obtaining permits, and there is also no need to prepare firewood.
Decorative fireplaces are characterized by an increased level of safety and ease of operation. Modern products with the option of 3D or 5D visualization make the fire simulation incredibly realistic. Thanks to the wide selection of products on the market, everyone will be able to choose an option that can satisfy their needs, and design tricks will help to properly arrange it in the interior of the apartment.
Interior in a modern key
If the owners decide to install an electric type of product or a bio-fireplace in the sleeping room, then there is no need to build a chimney.
- Electric fires perfectly imitate fire, for example, using steam; they a priori do not need a pipe.
- Biofireplaces run on special fuel, which is created on the basis of alcohol. When it burns, practically nothing is released into the environment.
The most popular and correct place to place a fireplace is the wall opposite the head of the bed. Subsequently, the structure can be framed with a special portal, which will make the fireplace as close to the real thing as possible.
Good to know: What a living room with a fireplace and TV should look like
This is how, while relaxing, wrapped in a warm blanket, you can fully enjoy the blazing flames and gain strength for the next working day. In situations where the apartment has a small bedroom, in terms of fireplace design, you can limit yourself to a portal, or build it into a niche to save space. If the room is large, you can make a relaxation area with armchairs and a coffee table in front of the fireplace.
Neat hearth with decorative fire
Bedroom interior examples, photos
Illustrative examples allow you to more clearly imagine what the bedroom interior might look like in the future. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with photos of fireplaces in the bedroom. Then you will be able to decide on a suitable model and the features of its placement.
Island bio-fireplace in a futuristic design bedroom
A bedroom in an industrial style with a false fireplace, which is a plasterboard structure with brick cladding
Light loft style bedroom with gas fireplace
Corner fireplace in a Scandinavian style bedroom
A bedroom in a minimalist style with a laconic model of a bio-fireplace built into the wall
Cozy bedroom with fireplace in the spirit of French Provence
Small bedroom with fireplace in country style
Art Nouveau bedroom with a luxurious imitation of a real hearth
The bedroom is a place of relaxation. Traditionally, a calm and restrained interior is created there. A fireplace will enhance the warm, cozy atmosphere in this room. But it is important to decide on its design and model. A well-chosen place to install a fireplace will only highlight the overall interior of the room.
Types of fireplaces
Let's take a closer look at the types of fireplaces.
Gas
A gas fireplace has a number of undeniable advantages:
- thanks to its high power, it can be used to heat a large room;
- a gas fireplace does not imitate a flame, ceramic wood burns with live fire, but does not produce sparks;
- a gas fireplace does not require electricity to operate; on the contrary, if it is turned off, your home will be light and warm;
- low fuel consumption;
- you do not need to maintain the fire in the fireplace yourself;
- most models of gas fireplaces operate on both natural and liquefied gas;
- modern models are equipped with a safety system: a special valve will shut off the gas if the fire goes out or there is no draft in the chimney;
- the ability to regulate the power of the burner and, accordingly, the flame.
However, along with the advantages, there are also disadvantages to a gas fireplace. For example, these:
- gas fireplaces are preferable for bedrooms in private houses and cottages, since the installation of such a fireplace requires the presence of a chimney. In the bedrooms of city apartments there is unlikely to be a chimney, and organizing it will be quite difficult. And for some it is impossible;
- Installation of a fireplace requires approval from various authorities. It must also be installed by a specialist;
- the price of a gas fireplace is significantly higher than the cost of an electric one.
Electric fireplaces
An electric fireplace is akin to artificial flowers - imitation of fire and even smoke. But modern models make this imitation very natural. And electric fireplaces have advantages and disadvantages just like others.
The advantages include:
- the absence of a chimney makes it possible to install an electric fireplace in an ordinary city bedroom;
- ease of installation, which does not require additional permits or approvals;
- the ability to turn on the “picture” separately from the heating function. In summer, the ice fireplace will delight you with the play of flames;
- an electric fireplace quickly heats the room;
- there will be no soot or soot in the room from an electric fireplace, which is very important, especially in the bedroom;
- there is no risk of fire due to open flame;
- an electric fireplace does not require a supply of firewood and other fuel;
- a variety of designs and models allows you to choose a fireplace suitable for any interior;
- no threat of carbon monoxide poisoning;
- Some models are equipped with a remote control, making life much easier.
Among the disadvantages it should be noted:
- sufficient energy consumption, entailing large amounts of utility bills;
- gradual burning of oxygen in the room.
An open fire in the bedroom is hardly appropriate. Therefore, a fireplace in its classical sense is best left for country houses. Cons for city apartments:
- fire hazard,
- soot,
- ash,
- presence of a chimney,
- firewood storage in the apartment,
- The constant need for monitoring is not worth the pleasure you will get from the fireplace.
Photos of fireplaces in the bedroom
Small room
If the bedroom area is small, you should carefully consider its design even before the portal is installed. Ideally, for small rooms, place the fireplace in one of the corners of the room, or mount it in a wall niche. This way you can unload the space as much as possible and use dead zones, which are often not used in any way.
Designers always recommend using as little furniture and other decorative elements as possible. It will be enough to decorate the fireplace with candles in candlesticks or several photographs in frames. The room should have a bed, two bedside tables and a pair of wall lamps at the head.
If the owner wants to install not an electric fireplace, but a false structure, then interesting lighting should be installed inside the portal, and the space should be filled with fresh flowers, candles, and vases.
A fireplace in a bedroom interior is not an overloading element, but on the contrary, a design that creates a fairly romantic and relaxing atmosphere. Functional products will help keep you warm in the cold winter or autumn, and designs with imitation flames provide the opportunity to develop your imagination. This classic piece will perfectly complement any interior and give it a touch of special sophistication.
Add other functional areas to the bedroom, grouped near the fireplace
The fireplace is a very expressive architectural element in the interior and can set the mood and emphasize the style and spaciousness of the room. And, of course, the space around it begs for the creation of some additional area, for example, a mini-living room, library, relaxation area or spa treatments.
And even if you use just one piece of furniture, and not a full-fledged set, this will allow you to get practical content for the bedroom, which will undoubtedly be in demand.
As a completely independent item in the interior, this heat source also requires decoration. Of course, its main element will be an interesting texture or original design.
Fireplaces in the interior: from classic to modern
When choosing an indoor stove, of course, you need to take into account the dimensions of the room, the selected bedroom design styles and its color scheme. Agree that if you install a fireplace with stucco or colored tiles in a modern room, in which clear and simple contours prevail, it will look ridiculous.
Dark portal structures and fireboxes will also look bad in interiors decorated in deep brown, gray, blue and other dark colors.
Modern models of fires expand the range of their orientation in space. Nowadays, many home decor projects feature stunning corner stoves or transparent designs that can be placed anywhere in the room and viewed from all angles.
The freedom given to the designer also allows you to save precious space, which is always in short supply.
Many modern materials used for finishing can also be used for facing a fireplace. This allows you to achieve image integrity and design harmony.
At the same time, in modern models, along with glass, marble, limestone, ceramic tiles, you can even use wood and chrome parts, which are best suited for creating a calm and cozy atmosphere in the bedroom.
