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Fireplace screens serve the purpose of adding beauty to a fireplace besides protecting the floor and carpet, prevent embers from spitting out from the fire and protect children and pets from the fire. Most screens come in a three-panelled form made of a wrought iron frame.
So just how do you choose fireplace screens? What are the factors to be considered?
Design and Style
There are a few styles that you can choose from, namely designer fireplace screens, antique layouts, traditional ones and out of doors fireplace screens. If you prefer something classic and simple, then traditional fireplace screens are for you. Made from copper or brass, they are easy to clean and you will never go wrong with them. If you go for vintage, then antiques are of course your choice. These are well-suited for formal houses. When decorated with scrolls, swirls and flowers, antique screens give a class of elegance.
If you have a log rack and fireplace instruments, then designer fireplace screens are meant for you. These are stylish and go well with the existing room's decor. On the other hand are out of doors fireplace screens which are versatile. They have themes such as hunting, golfing, hiking and fishing. They usually have a black end that goes with any other thing in the room.
Colour Scheme
You wouldn't want to have fireplace screens that is in a contrasting colour that the rest of your furniture. For rooms whose dominant colour is a cool one, go for combinations such as green-blue, violet-red, blue, blue-violet and violet. If in doubt on what to choose, you can never go wrong with stainless steel, black, aluminium, white, pewter and brass. If you have warm shades of the room, bright colours will do the trick. Yellow-green, bronze, black and gold are good choices of colours for a room painted in warm colours.
Size
Choose from either a solitary panel or one that has a curved effect. Simple ones will just be a one-panel, yet it can be as beautiful as a multi-panel one. The preference and choice for this is solely aesthetics reasons as both do their jobs equally well.
How do you know which size fits your fireplace? Measure how wide your fireplace is. Then, add 10 to 12 inches to this measurement. This is the width of the fireplace that you need to buy. Next, get the length of the top part of the fireplace. For this, add between 3 to 5 inches and there, you have the ideal measurements for your fireplace screen.
Take these hints and select your fireplace screens carefully.
A well-selected one not only serves its purpose well but of course, adds beauty to your home.
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