Hanging fireplaces: an original wonder for the home

Photo of hanging fireplaces in the interior

A hanging fireplace bears little resemblance to the classic look of such a device that everyone is used to seeing in houses and apartments. Its main difference is that the hanging fireplace is located directly on the chimney (as a standard variant of this type of device), and does not come into contact with the floor at all.

Such an unusual placement option, from which it follows and its design, is possible for the reason that the hanging fireplace does not exceed a weight of 160 kg. For cladding, no elements are used that add weight to the product, such as stone, which is inherent in standard-type fireplaces. The material from which the fireplace is constructed is metal, which gives an additional advantage regarding the design of the room.

Regarding the mounting methods of hanging fireplaces, they are divided into the following types:

Stopping your choice on a certain type of fireplace, given its size, type of fuel for work and other features, should be in accordance with the possibilities and the room in which it will be installed. There is a certain list of requirements for installing a hanging fireplace:

• The room, which is intended for mounting a suspended fireplace in it, should be characterized by a high level of ceilings. If the room does not have such characteristics, then the hanging fireplace will not be able to harmoniously fit into the interior.
• If you want to install a fireplace that runs on wood or biofuel, then you need to choose a place for it where there are no strong air currents so that the flame does not fade or sparks blow around the room.

The location of the hearth near the window space and the sun's rays on it, because it will be possible to contemplate the fire while sitting by the fireplace after sunset or by closing the curtains tightly.

As for the design, it is better to observe the harmony of styles, because a comfortable environment is very important in the room and the fireplace should improve it, not spoil it.

As for the practical aspects regarding the hanging fireplace, there are a number of rules about this:

1. The room in which it is planned to install the hearth should exceed the area of ​​\u200b\u200b25 m2.
2. The room must necessarily have a ventilation system, but if it is not, then you should start installing it.
3. At the same time, there must be such conditions in the room that the air flows are not characterized by strong gusts.
4. The location of the device should be away from objects that can easily ignite.

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Invention history

For the first time, hanging fireplaces appeared about 50 years ago. The history of this invention is quite interesting. In the 60s of the XX century, the French traveler and philosopher Dominique Imbert decided to open his workshop.

The room was so unfurnished that there was snow on the floor due to the leaky roof, and there was no glass in the window frames at all. In order to somehow keep warm, Dominic designed a small heater and hung it on the wall.

Numerous guests who visited the newly-minted designer were very interested in his decision and wanted Imber to design the same device for them. The heater, which was presented to the general public a year later, was named Gyrofocus.For a long time, conservative-minded citizens did not want to accept an unusual device, and orders came only from bohemians: designers, artists, writers.

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How to make a hanging fireplace with your own hands

There are a lot of options to design a hanging fireplace. One of them is a biofuel powered device. The advantage of this design is the fact that it does not need to install a chimney, which will greatly facilitate the installation process. To make such equipment, you must have:

1. metal boxes;
2. pieces of refractory glass (4 pcs.);
3. burners;
4. mesh of metal rods;
5. wick;
6. silicone sealing material.

The sequence in which it is necessary to carry out the process of building the hearth is as follows:

1. If there is no already made body for the base of the hearth, then it can be constructed independently by welding. To do this, you will need steel and a drawing that can be found on the Internet or draw it yourself, based on their model of the device you like.
2. The next step will be to weld the body to a pipe of the same material. The pipe itself is connected to the ceiling, which allows you to choose absolutely any place in order to place the hearth.
3. After that, it is necessary to build a protective casing, for which you will need a refractory type of glass. It is necessary in order to ensure safety when burning fire. Using silicone sealant, it is necessary to glue the glass parts to each other.
4. When the required amount of time has passed for the sealant to dry completely, it is necessary to attach the glass to the metal box.
5. The metal seams that remain on the box should be sanded, treated with grouting material and dried.
6. Almost the final moment in the construction of a suspended fireplace will be the installation of a burner. It is best to use a ready-made purchased burner in this process. The bottom of the box should contain a reservoir of refractory material into which the fuel will be poured.
7. At the final stage, a metal mesh is laid on top of the fuel container and a wick should be made. There is an option to use a ready-made one, but it will not differ in any way from what you can do yourself from a thread or lace. It is only necessary to choose the required length, as well as the material of the thread. The installation consists in the fact that the wick connects the burner and the fuel mixture in the tank.

there is a desire to make a hearth that will work using wood materials, then the process will be slightly different, and complemented by a chimney equipment. In addition, there are also options for making a hanging fireplace, for example, a wall-mounted one.

Fireplace boiler

To simplify the task of making a hearth box, you can use a cast-iron or steel boiler, which is used for cooking on a fire:

• A hanging fireplace will look beautiful and finished, you just need to attach the bottom for the boiler.
• The location of the boiler is inverted, to the bottom of which a chimney pipe is welded and connected to the chimney opening.
• The window opening for the subsequent installation of glass is cut using a grinder.
• Placing a grate in the interior of the boiler is also necessary.
• The device is suspended in the same way as in the previous version.
• Manipulations in the case of attaching such equipment to the wall are also similar to the previous version.

DIY hanging fireplace

Although hanging fireplaces are expensive, this is not a reason to refuse this interesting detail of a modern interior. If desired, it can be made by hand.

This type of heating device, due to its fairly low weight, does not require a special foundation and wall insulation. Everything you need to design a pendant do-it-yourself fireplace, are blueprints and equipment.

Types of heating devices

Before you start designing a fireplace yourself, you need to decide which option is most suitable. According to the type of fuel, fireplaces are divided:

• solid fuel (wood);
• on electricity;
• on biofuels.

Wood-burning models are good because they make it possible to admire a real fire, listen to the crackling of logs and imagine yourself around a campfire in nature. Since the fire in this type of heater is open, a chimney is required. It will not be possible to place such a fireplace in a city apartment.

Some owners of wood-burning devices get out of the situation by fencing it off with fireproof glass. It is worth remembering that an open fire in a room affects the atmosphere, making the air dry.

The design of the device on electricity provides for heating coils installed inside the furnace.

The kit includes a special screen on which realistic fire is depicted in 3D technology.In order not to notice that the flame is artificial, this type of fireplace is placed in a glass box or sphere.

There are biofuel heaters. Its main option in this type of pendant heaters is ethanol. In this case, it is possible to use both open and closed flames. The advantage of this option is that a real fire burns in the fireplace, which does not leave smoke, soot and soot.

The burner is located in the heart of the furnace. Fireplaces are equipped with special fuel tanks. The intensity of burning can be set depending on the preferences of the owner. Hanging fireplaces on ethanol will be an ideal option for decorating an apartment.

Mounting method

According to the method of attachment, heating devices are also divided into several types:

1. Wall. The main part of the mass of the device is supported on the wall. Any of the three types of fuel is suitable for this type.
2. Central location. Such a suspended fireplace is attached with a chimney pipe, without touching the wall. This design should be equipped with a glass screen so that the wind from the chimney does not blow out the fire and does not scatter the ashes around the room.
3. Rotating. Mounting occurs in the same way as in the previous design. Additionally, the heater is equipped with a special mechanism that allows it to turn.
4. Transformer. The design is designed so that the casing that blocks the fire can be lifted if necessary, turning the device into an open one.

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In order for hanging fireplaces to meet the requirements high temperature resistance, and also not too heavy, they are made using stainless steel and glass, which is resistant to heat.Stainless steel is known to everyone for its resistance to wear, strength, ease of maintenance, does not corrode, and also has excellent heat resistance. Fire-resistant glass is able to withstand a lot of heat, will not crack from sudden changes in temperature, and is excellent at transferring heat. It will practically not be subjected to mechanical damage, will not be afraid of the touch of burning firewood, as well as a hot poker. Moreover, products made from such material are very elegant.

Features of installation of suspended fireplaces:

The room must have high ceilings and a large area (at least 25 m2). In a room where such rules are not followed, a hanging fireplace may not fit into the interior and spoil the appearance.
Thermal insulation of walls and foundations is not a prerequisite.
If the fireplace is not electric, then there should not be strong air currents at its location so that there is no damping of the fire, or vice versa, flaring up.
There must be supply and exhaust ventilation.
Items that are located near the fireplace should be from refractory materials

All flammable things are located as far as possible.
For a wood-burning fireplace, the chimney will be an important detail, and its shape will be determined by the tastes and requirements of the owner.
In the case of self-construction of hanging fireplaces for the home, it is imperative to take into account the thickness of the metal for the firebox, which should be no less than 0.5 cm. In this case, it is better to use a steel pipe, and it is also necessary to correctly calculate the ratio of the firebox volume, window area and chimney cross section.

And now it is worth considering all the pros and cons of such a device.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to the non-standard location, hanging fireplaces have certain advantages that will outweigh the qualities of other designs.

1. Relatively small size. This will enable the device to fit compactly in a room even with a small area and save space.
2. Ease of operation. As a rule, hanging fireplaces will not be burdened with complex functions, and it is quite possible to handle them without some skills and abilities.
3. Easy assembly. Such a design can be quite simply assembled if you follow the instructions. In addition, the uncomplicated mechanism of the hinged fireplace makes it possible to create a special option to your taste.
4. Non-standard design will give originality to each interior.
5. Due to the characteristics of the biofuel used, the fireplace does not need a chimney, and its installation is possible not only in a house, but even in an apartment.

Of the shortcomings, we note only the high cost. The reason for this is the high price of materials that will be used for its manufacture.

Harmony in unity of style

The use of material such as glass and steel in the manufacture of a suspension device will successfully fit into the high-tech style. It is the fireplace that can become the center of the interior if it has an unusual shape of a triangle, sphere, drop, bowl, pyramid and embodies the wildest dreams of the homeowner. Rotating fireplaces can be supplemented with a waterfall, and this will bring the observer's attitude even closer to wildlife, water, fire. An interesting option would be a fireplace, which represents an aquarium in which a flame will sparkle.The fireplace, which is equipped with a pure glass smoke box, looks very cool, and outwardly it looks like a large flask, or a big fiery eye that blinks (this is when there is a device inside the fireplace that closes and opens fire).

The small size of the hanging fireplace for the home is perfect for such a style as minimalism. Laconically and simply decorated dining room or living room will be successfully complemented by an unusual design. The panoramic model looks especially interesting, the device of which will make it possible to see the flame from any direction. The configuration of the fireplace in this case can be absolutely anyone.

General information

Device types

Taking into account the methods of installing a hanging type fireplace, you can divide them:

1. Wall. The name itself already indicates where exactly the device will be placed. But the most important thing is that the surface of the wall, on which the entire load will lie, must be strong, perfectly flat and vertical. This option of hanging a fireplace is ideal for a room that does not have a very large area and significantly saves space in it for the owner. Moreover, such a device does not require a vertical pipe. The cost of spending on the production of a wall-mounted fireplace is much less, and therefore it is one of the cheapest. It can use a variety of fuels.
2. Central. It is also sometimes called an island. Usually such a fireplace is placed on the chimney, and at the same time it does not completely touch any wall. For such a design, it will not be superfluous to use a special screen made of fire-resistant glass, which will protect the room from ash and fire.
3. Rotating.This is an analogue of the fireplace of the type described above, which is equipped with an additional mechanism, and allows the structure to rotate around its axis as needed. The use of this installation method may require equipping the space under the fireplace with a radius of at least 2 meters using heat-insulating material.
4. Transforming. Here it will be enough to raise the enclosing screen, and the fireplace will become open.

Before Installing a Hanging Fireplace in Your Home

You will need to decide on its shape and decide what type of fuel will be used.

1. Firewood. This type of material for heating is considered the most popular and classic, especially for a hanging wood-burning fireplace. There will be no imitation here - the fire and crackling of the logs will be real. Firewood is best used in fireplaces that are installed in a private house and in the country, since the normal operation of the device requires a vertical chimney with a clearly defined pipe diameter. When using this type of fuel, the fire is usually open, and in order to avoid trouble, when installing the fireplace, all requirements must be met, from which it is strictly forbidden to deviate. So that the air in a room with a wood-burning fireplace is not dry, the space with fire should not be covered with refractory glass.
2. Biofuel. This is ethanol, which contains alcohol. its use makes it possible to install fireplaces in an apartment of a multi-storey building, because there is no likelihood of soot, soot, smoke, it is not necessary to install a chimney (its elements can be used as decoration), and additional cleaning is not required.The design of the suspension device when using ethanol is simple, and it will not be difficult to mount it. There can be one or several burners in the hearth, which will give a real flame, and its intensity can be adjusted.

There are suspended models of fireplaces that run on electrical energy. Since the type of device is a screen on which there is a realistically depicted flame, in this case, the fire will definitely not please the owner. There is naturalness in the device, and this is achieved thanks to modern technologies, for example, the 3D and 5D effect. Such a device looks better when closed, because an imitation of fire will be very visible in the open. Often everything is made in the form of a box or a glass ball.

Next, consider the installation in more detail.

Style nuances

The conventional wisdom that a fireplace is suitable only for classic or historical interiors is long outdated. The WESTWING shopping club will help you understand the options for the forms and finishes of decorative hearths inherent in living rooms of different styles.

So, for a classic room, it is recommended to use a U-shape and cladding with stone or marble tiles of even texture and soothing shades. Suitable finish "marbled" and lush rococo. The design of a decorative antique-style fireplace is dictated by symmetry, which is emphasized by architectural elements (griffin heads, chimeras, lion paws, capitals).

Neoclassicism usually does not set strict limits: you can give preference to laconic forms with a couple of historical details (stucco, fireplace grate).Country-style fireplaces are distinguished by a massive “d”-shaped structure with wrought iron elements and are decorated with shell rock, stone or wood. A room decorated in the style of minimalism or modernity will be decorated with any of the modern bio-fireplaces, with the only difference being that in the latter version the most original forms and interpretations are allowed, up to abstraction or stained-glass windows.

About the features of operation

Whatever model of fireplace you use, first of all, you should take fire safety rules seriously. This is especially true for models with an open firebox. It is necessary to ensure that there are no objects that easily ignite near the firebox.

Basically, hanging hearths are installed as a very original and unusual decoration of the room, because in this case we are not talking about reliable full-fledged heating. There is certainly heat from such a hearth, but there is very little of it.

For this reason, such a design is different in that it will become indispensable on a winter evening, when it is so pleasant to sit by an open fire, sipping aromatic tea.

An even greater effect from such an exotic design of the fireplace can be achieved if the firebox is made rotating - it is clear that this will require some additions to all the equipment of the hanging fireplace.

There are also interesting models with lifting glass and with a rotating chimney.

Today it is already difficult to say whether a round fireplace is better than a hanging fireplace or not and how it differs in its fireplace hood from a smoke box, but still their main feature is that they can rotate, turning in any direction and change the appearance of the entire interior.

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Where to install a decorative fireplace?

The degree of the effect of comfort, mental and physical warmth that you hope to get in the end depends on the location of the amine. The most popular option is the floor arrangement in the center of one of the walls. At the same time, the remaining pieces of furniture line up relative to the fireplace, which automatically becomes the center of the composition. It so happened historically that it is not customary to place the hearth near windows along the outer wall at home. You should adhere to this rule if you have chosen a heated option, otherwise some of the heat will be wasted.

In a small living room just right corner fireplace; it will not take up much space, and your favorite rocking chair and a couple of ottomans will help the whole family to cozy up near the fire. Island structures located in the center of the room are the privilege of the owners of spacious apartments. A large and lively company can gather around such a hearth, there is a place for everyone, and the eternal competition between a TV and a fireplace will be resolved organically.

A small digression into history

The very first hanging fireplaces originated in the south of France in the last century in the 60s. They were created in a small workshop in the provincial center of Viol-le-Fort, which was opened by Dominique Imbert, a graduate, travel and philosophy lover.

It would be a stretch to call that room a workshop, there were no conditions there: the roof was leaking, there were no windows at all, and in winter snow lay right on the floor.

Dominic simply froze in this room, and this interfered with his creative experiments. So he was forced to invent something that could warm him up.Such a device turned out to be a homemade hanging fireplace, which the man attached to the wall.

This design was called Antefocus, and a year later, in 1968, a new fireplace appeared, called Gyrofocus, but its appearance, which has survived to this day, remains the same. The hanging fireplace is made by hand, using polished steel for work, which has a black matte finish and visible welding seams.

Gyrofocus

Gyrofocus, the first in a line of 360-degree swivel pendant fireplaces, has won numerous exhibitions and has been shown at three respected museums. And this is not only due to the technical excellence of the design, the design of the Gyrofocus is delight and surprise - a fiery look through a steely squint.

The guests who visited the master’s workshop never ceased to be amazed at this miracle of technology, and were not averse to having such a round fireplace in their homes. But the conservatives stood their ground for a long time and were in no hurry to accept Imber's innovations, so at first the fate of his new invention rested only on individual customers - these were people of art, architects by profession and representatives of Bohemian society.

What is so different about a round hanging fireplace, and how does an imported fireplace hood differ from a smoke box from Russia?

Nowadays, there are no longer any disputes about "soaring" fireplaces, the shock has subsided, Russia is used to such an unusual part of the home interior. Suspended structures appeared on the Russian market closer to the sunset of the 90s and confidently began to win their place in the market.