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On a chilling winter night, there is nothing better than relaxing by the fire with your family and friends. The indoor fireplace is the most admirable feature in a home that exudes reminiscence creating a cozy ambiance and impression of romanticism. Fireplace plays an important role in any home because you can rely on them during extreme cold. It makes the room look beautiful, as it provides adequate light and heat. The key factor is to have the right fireplace design for your home.

Indoor Fireplace

Things to Consider Before Buying the Fireplace

• Cost: You may need to consider both purchase price and operation cost. Purchase cost may vary extensively and sometimes it can go up if any construction work is needed for installation. Usually, wood-burning fireplaces require external ventilation, which means there is a need for chimney or flue system construction. Moreover, a licensed professional should install gas lines for safety. 

• Design: The fireplace you choose to have in your house should match the interior of the room you are going to put it in. If you have a modern decor in your house, you cannot opt for a vintage fireplace and vice-versa. 

• Efficiency: Heat values are measured in BTUs (British Thermal Units). Wood burning fireplaces have high heat output, approximately 80,000 BTUs. In wood-burning fireplace, a certain amount of heat is lost through a chimney. Depending upon the size of the room, you need to choose the right size of the fireplace. This way you will be saving the natural resources and also protect the environment. 

• Convenience: Wood-burning fireplaces are most inconvenient ones, as they require some skill and take long to fire up and heat the room. Since this includes hearth and ashes, so it takes time to clean the mess. They have a higher maintenance rate. 

• Safety: Smoke from the wood fire can cause breathing problem, as it contains certain organic compounds. In addition, the chances of fire accidents and personal injury are greater as compared to other options. 

• Environment-Friendly: If you want to contribute something to the environment, then go with wood indoor fireplace, as it is renewable and carbon neutral.