Round and semicircular fireplace and what is the purpose in the interior

A round fireplace not only creates the coziness of a home in the room, but is also considered an adornment of almost any interior of an apartment or a country house. Among modern products, each owner can find the most suitable model. Especially popular are the brutal and laconic types of fireplaces with polished metal finishes, appropriate for strict and minimalistic styles.

Purpose and history of the round fireplace

Previously, a fireplace was intended to heat a room. Today, such accessories are more often used for decorative purposes.

The first round-shaped fireplace is mentioned in 1935. The designer of this design was the English citizen Frank Lloyd Wright, who is fond of interior brutalism.

The non-standard shape of the product attracted many people, and the accessory became popular. XX century invention it still exists - a round fireplace is located in the house of the musician McCord.

Device

The main components of a round fireplace are:

Some owners of country houses or apartments purchase fireplaces in order not only to heat the room, but to admire the flame. Therefore, many designs are made with an open hearth zone. For safety, heat-resistant glass with a special shutter is often installed on the latter. The area around the hearth is laid out with ceramic tiles or other materials that are not prone to ignition when sparks and coals hit.

The compartments for storing raw materials themselves are made of metal. The thermal conductivity of the furnace walls and the required time for heating the air in the room depend on the characteristics of the latter.

Mainly manufacturers use:

1. Steel (heat-resistant sheet material). This option allows the fireplace to heat up the air in the shortest possible time. However, the structure cools down quickly.
2. Cast iron. It takes more time to heat the fireplace, however, due to the thermal inertia of the material, the structure is able to heat the room even after the flame has completely extinguished and the coals have disappeared.
3. Steel combined with cast iron. Combined models provide fast heating of the structure, at the same time, they allow to increase heat transfer.

The focal compartment is often lined with glass or ceramics.

Some models, decorated in antique style, use clay or tiles, covered with enamels of different tones, fireclay refractory tiles.

Features and appearance

Round fireplaces are produced in various types:

Modern hearths also differ in the type of heating:

Round models are also subdivided by design. They are:

• closed (i.e. recessed into special niches in the wall);
• open (the fire is not covered by anything);
• island (installed in the middle of the room);
• half-open (mounted next to the wall, but have nothing to do with it).

Each owner of a country house or apartment selects an optimal fireplace in his home. Manufacturers offer a variety of designs, from simple stationary or mobile systems to richly decorated products with U-shaped portals decorated with stucco molding.

In the manufacture of modern round models, metal, glass, decorative stones, etc. are used.

Manufacturers offer a choice of not only designs that require installation on a suitable base, but also suspended types of devices.

Usage aspects

Round accessories operating on organic raw materials are used only in private houses, because require chimney installation. Moreover, the installation of the fireplace is recommended to be carried out simultaneously with the construction of the dwelling, since the system for removing smoke passes through the ceiling. If the chimney consists of several parts, the joints should not be located at the level of the ceilings.

For the effective operation of the structure, it is recommended to follow the rules:

1. The area of ​​the room in which the fireplace is installed must be at least 25 sq.m.
2. A prerequisite is a high-quality ventilation system. However, it should be borne in mind that sharp air currents will also affect the behavior of the flame, blowing sparks out of the hearth. For this reason, it is not recommended to install fireplaces opposite doors or windows.
3. There should be no flammable objects around the supplied fireplace at a distance of 1 m, incl. furniture.

If the room is decorated in country style, which is characterized by wood, stone, artificially aged objects, a clay fireplace is suitable for the interior. The chimney can be made in the form of a musical instrument.

For a room with an old interior, decorated with carved furniture and massive paintings with gilded frames, a ceramic stove with a glass damper is suitable. Popular designs, finished with light ceramics and decorated with elements of light green, purple and other tones, as well as floral ornaments.

In suspension systems, the hearth itself is often not fully visible. The black round or spherical combustion chamber seems to descend from above.

This design is well suited for installation in a museum or art site.

Price

The cost of a round fireplace depends on various factors, incl. material, manufacturer, etc., therefore, it is impossible to determine unambiguously the price of the structure. However, when considering models based on different characteristics, it is important to highlight the main categories of devices.

Manufacturers

Various companies are engaged in the manufacture of round fireplaces.

Leadership in this direction belongs to such brands as:

Each brand produces different models of fireplaces - from elegant and decorative devices to simple (classic) products without frills.

Round and semicircular: what is the difference

Many owners of country cottages do not attach much importance to the shape of the fireplace and consider all designs that have similar outlines to be round. However, there is a difference between the products.

The round type of fireplace is a separately located device, often of a cylindrical shape. The clear view of the flame is almost always 360 °. To avoid a fire, the firebox of the structure is protected around the perimeter by heat-resistant glass. Due to the transparency of the latter, everyone can admire the open flame, regardless of the place.

Semicircular products are designed for installation near a wall or in the corner of a room. The view is achieved in this case thanks to panoramic glazing and a protruding semicircle. This solution allows you to move the fireplace away from the wooden wall, minimizing the risk of fire.

Additionally, it should be borne in mind that semicircular options always require the installation of a fire-resistant layer between the product itself and the wall.

Examples in the interior

Depending on the interior, you can choose a fireplace that will not only fit into the design of the room, but also become an attribute of the design of an apartment or a country house.

Almost any round design creates an imitation of a fire. Around the fireplace you can get together with a friendly or family company, as if people are in nature.

There are also portable models. They are suitable if the room is filled with furniture, and the installation of a fireplace is rarely required (for example, in the event of a holiday or a solemn event).

Room decoration guidelines

When installing a round structure, they are guided by some nuances:

1. The model is selected depending on the area of ​​the room and the height of the ceilings. For example, a large-sized fireplace with stucco molding will not look good in a small apartment - it is better to purchase a smaller classic model.

2. The model of an island fireplace is selected depending on the height of the room.

   Since the round type of device in most cases is considered the main attribute of the interior, the sofa and armchairs are placed so that the fire itself is visible from them.

3. Do not overload a room with a fireplace with various paintings, figurines, etc., since the structure can merge so much with the interior that it loses its significance against the background of other objects.
4. The light in the room where the hearth is located is made a little muffled and diffuse, otherwise the bright lighting will overshadow the fire itself. In the case of a fake product, it is recommended to arrange high-quality illumination of the structure.
5. For a fireplace (for example, in a classic style), an apron made of ceramic tiles or other fire-resistant materials is laid around the perimeter of the walls and floor. Such a precaution will decorate the structure, prevent damage to property from heat.

In addition, it is recommended to install a round unit in living rooms with large windows or an all-glass wall overlooking the courtyard and forest, a reservoir. In this case, you can create the maximum illusion of being in nature.

How to do it yourself

To make a round fireplace with your own hands, you must immediately clarify for what purposes it will be used, for example, for heating a room or its decoration. A false fireplace is much faster to make, it can be installed even in an apartment.

It should be borne in mind that a high-quality structure is mounted only in a private house, since it requires a separate foundation and a full-fledged chimney. And to do this in an apartment is impossible.

In addition, when installing the hearth, it is required to follow certain rules, incl. for safety. For example:

1. When laying the combustion chamber, only heat-resistant bricks are used, which are not associated with the main structure.
2. In the areas for installing the damper and ash pan, an asbestos cord is laid and a gap is left for the expansion of metal parts.
3. The inside of the firebox is not plastered.
4. The rear wall of the fuel storage compartment is positioned at a slight incline.
5. If there is a wall next to the fireplace, a heat-resistant material with a thickness of at least 2 cm is laid between it and the hearth.
6. When installing a fireplace on a wooden base, sheet metal or other flooring (for example, from ceramic tiles) is laid around the perimeter of the structure.
7. In the place where the chimney passes through the ceiling of the house, high-quality thermal insulation is made of fire-resistant material (asbestos fiber, etc.).
8. A separate chimney is installed for the fireplace, which is not connected with other heating devices.

Fireplace for space heating

Before proceeding with the construction of a round fireplace with your own hands, it is necessary to determine in advance its dimensions and draw up a drawing of the future design.

Depending on the manufacturing method, the following materials and tools may be required:

First, the foundation is mounted. The base should protrude 20-30 cm above the floor level, although other indicators are also allowed. You can make a red brick foundation or fill the site with concrete. Some use ready-made stone slabs.

The fireplace itself is allowed to be made of brick, however, minimal knowledge of circular masonry is required. A simple way is to find an iron barrel, the diameter of which is at least 1 m. In this case, it is enough to make a firebox out of bricks. Moreover, it should be taken into account that a barrel can be put on it. Next, it remains to cut off the latter according to the selected dimensions and fix it on the firebox, smearing it with cement mortar from below.

Around the homemade structure, you need to lay sheet metal or overlay the area with ceramic tiles.

To remove smoke, you can take an iron pipe or make an extractor hood from profiles, onto which you can screw fire-resistant drywall. There are several types of chimney for round stoves - resting on the hearth itself or suspended from the ceiling. The choice depends on the design of the structure and interior. It should be borne in mind that the second option visually facilitates the look of the device.

Various materials are used to decorate the island fireplace, including tiles, decorative plaster, metal inserts, stucco moldings, etc.

False fireplace

You can make a false fireplace using drywall, polystyrene, since the purpose of the structure is to decorate the interior, and not to heat the room.

A simple option for arranging a hearth is to use unnecessary containers. For example:

1. Take a basin and weld 4 racks (pieces of reinforcement) to it. Connect the latter at the bottom in the form of a rhombus for the stability of the structure.
2. At the place chosen in the room, lay out a sheet of cardboard, put a structure made from a basin and pour small stones from below.
3. Make a box out of cardboard, connect it to a small pipe. Fix the assembled device to the ceiling so that it is above the false fireplace, resembling a chimney.

It remains only to show imagination and decorate a homemade structure. For example, it is better to use multi-colored enamels or artificial vines, giving the product originality. An electronic structure can be installed in the basin, creating an imitation of a flame. It is better to buy such a system in a store, since it is difficult to make it yourself.

Video

Round fireplace with your own hands

Video on making round fireplaces with your own hands, as well as decorating the space around them.

A good way to make a round false fireplace is the use of penoplex. In this case, it is necessary to fold a small stack of sheets of material and glue each row. After that, it remains to use a jigsaw (or a construction knife - it depends on skills) and cut out the structure that the owner wants to see. You can decorate the false fireplace with sparkles or attach various beads and plants to it, creating an amazing image of the hearth.

A round fireplace is a good addition to the interior. If you show your imagination and choose the most original model, you can not only make high-quality heating of the room, but also admire a similar design with a shining flame in cold winter evenings. The fireplace also serves as a decoration, giving the home an unforgettable look.

Photo of round fireplaces