Inglenook Fires

There is nothing like setting your eyes upon a real open fire when you enter a room, this is something most buyers would consider a bonus when searching for a property. Inglenook fires are a fantastic addition to any home, providing not only a source of heat, but giving the home some real character.

An inglenook is a chimney corner, some of the original fires were up to two meters wide, they were also usually around two meters in height and many of them contained seats or were used for storage. The word inglenook is formed from ingle which means fireplace in Old English and nook. Inglenook fire were originally positioned in the kitchen area of a house and used for cooking and preparing hot drinks, but through the progression of building design the chimney became a prominent feature of living rooms.

These large smoking inglenook fires would have been at the center of a great hall during the medieval times, but these grand assets can be created or restored to be given a place in any modern home. This means that there is no need to tailor the style of a room to suit the fireplace.

One of the biggest benefits of having a smoking inglenook fire is today's wood burning appliances are incredibly efficient. Wood burning is a source that has no carbon footprint, which is great for the environment. Aside from being eco-friendly there will be a reduction in electricity bills as this is a less costly method of heating your home.

As wonderful as these grand fireplaces are it is still important to make sure they are cleaned and inspected by a professional chimney sweep each year, this means they can be enjoyed safely.

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Copper fire canopy- Making the Best Decision For Your Home

All of our Thermovent open fires feature a handmade fireplace, canopy, but we can also make canopies for other fires on request. The fireplace, canopy has an important function to play, other than simply looking attractive and adding to the overall style of your room. Their role is to allow heat to circulate around the room. This obviously makes the open fire that much more efficient and ensures that the room is adequately heated.

When choosing a fireplace canopy there are a variety of designs and metals at your disposal. Popular metal choices are stainless steel, brass and copper. So, why choose a copper fire canopy? Well, all of our copper fire canopies are made by hand to specifically fit the specifications of each individual fire. Copper produces a more reflective feel to your fire canopy, as the smooth or roughened surface helps to reflect more light in the room.

Copper is also very distinctive as well as being colourful and decorative. It is also most commonly used with smaller fireplaces. This is because when used on larger fires they can sometimes seem a little overpowering. But again, this is all down to personal taste and the size of room that the fire is in. Copper also works especially well if you have a red brick fireplace. The copper fire canopy really is elegant and timeless. No matter if you choose a smooth or roughened finish, your room will appear much lighter, especially on those cold and dark winter nights.

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