Fireplace decor suggestions

If you find your fireplace is a hassle, a
messy and unnecessary addition to your living room or kitchen, then consider
using it in one of these innovative ways, keeping your home clean from ash and
dust. If you decide to completely close up, or remodel, your fireplace, alert
your home insurance
providers to any changes, so they can adjust your policy accordingly.

If you dont let them know about any
changes, should you need to claim in the future you may find that your home insurance policy may
be cancelled, so always let them know about any big changes to your home,
although most of these ideas below are simple and easy to implement.

Fill the
firebox with a large arrangement of flowers. Try fresh flowers too, but
silk or dried flowers may work better for the long run. It is also
possible to change the displays theme according to the seasons. Or fill
the space with bright fresh potted plants. Flowering plants in shades of
red and orange are a good choice.Big bold
candles in varying heights make an excellent display, and add that element
of fire without making a mess, and can be added to and changed as the
fancy takes you.There are
many fireplace screens available, so shop around for one which suits your
home, and will cover up the unused space. Consider closing up the chimney
if you plan never to use the fireplace.Some
homeowners choose to adapt fireplaces into perfectly functional furniture.
A childrens toy box, bookshelves, an entertainment centre the only
limit is your imagination. Have the chimney sealed if you plan to keep the
fireplace permanently closed. Some
fireplaces are large enough to accommodate the addition of seating and can
be turned into an extra seating area or even a reading nook.

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