
Fireplace design, as in all things, has gone from functional to aesthetically pleasing. I have personally built some of the most beautiful fireplaces you can imagine.
But, I’ve written about those designs. I want to introduce you to other ideas that might fit your style if you have been considering adding a fireplace to your home.
Double Decker
If you build a brick or stone base just below the deck, you can simply create a fireplace by making sure you give yourself a “cubby hole” about three feet from the ground and facing the yard. A steel grate works great for lifting logs and providing breathing room for the fire to burn. Then, keep building the fireplace structure up to the deck.
The deck-level fireplace should obviously be faced inward toward the house. It should be about two feet up from the deck. Top it off with a vent that is about three feet from the top of the “cubby hole” and you should be finished.
The time it will take you to build this structure is about one to two days depending on your mastery of brick and mortar, as well as your schedule. It’s a great weekend project. Mayor June makes pretty good months to do it.
Poolside Fireplaces
Create your own design and have fun with it. You cannot go wrong if you have any DIY capabilities.
In the House
Go ventless! Ventless fireplaces can be placed anywhere around your home with just a fireplace insert and gel fuel. It’s like building a bookshelf or an entertainment center. You don’t have to knock out any walls or go through the roof. It’s ventless!
Simply pick your space! You can build out from the wall instead of putting a hole in it. You can use wood, brick, or stone. Simply design your structure and pick the best material for it. If you choose to build your structure with wood, cover it with a faux exterior like brick, marble, or stone.
You can even use drywall, mirrors, and molding. Ventless fireplaces burn with gel fuel that won’t spark and cause a flame. The flame stays contained. So, the drywall is never in danger of catching on fire.
These ideas are great for any home. The indoor ventless fireplaces are even great for apartments or condominiums.
Of course, if you don’t want to build a ventless fireplace with a fireplace insert, you can simply buy a model that fits your style. They come in all shapes and sizes for any style you choose.