5 decorating ideas: electric fireplace and decorative radiator

In the collective unconscious, the fireplace is a place of warmth and conviviality. It’s not for nothing that the term “home” refers to a dwelling or a family. The symbolic power of the fireplace object remains very strong, even if its use has tended to change over the years. Of course, in the beginning, the fireplace was a space for heating the house, where people gathered because the temperature was pleasant, and it has now become the place to be. In country homes, the fireplace has remained an important piece of furniture, even if other types of heating have supplanted the hearth’s blaze: radiators, oil, gas or electric heating have made fireplaces obsolete in towns and apartments. Safety standards have sounded the death knell for traditional fireplaces in towns and cities, much to the chagrin of those who enjoy a festive flambé. But the attraction of the fireplace is now back with a vengeance, thanks to new, perfectly safe, electric devices that not only serve as a heating device, but also restore the fireplace’s role as a focal point of the interior.
 

A log-burning fireplace that fits into your existing chimney

For anyone who already has an old fireplace in their home, usually unused for years, or even not connected to the outside world, the log-burning fireplace is the ideal solution: in your existing interior, often an old apartment or period house, the fireplace is already enthroned in a prominent position in your living room. You’ve designed your interior around this generally majestic piece of furniture. This is true of Haussmann-style apartments, which often feature elegant fireplaces in every room, beautifully decorated and preserved for the cachet they lend to the apartment. Similarly, in mansions, the furniture often already exists, even if it’s not in use.

In this configuration, a simple log fire will bring all the warmth and conviviality you could wish for to your home. Simply place it in the hearth, and its convincing artificial flames will recreate a warm atmosphere in your home. The dimensions of these log fireplaces have been designed to fit most traditional fireplaces. They can be used for decoration or heating, depending on your needs.
 

Create a fireplace in the heart of your living space

In a modern house or apartment, you’ll often be looking for a way to personalize and create warmth or add spirit to a room. You have the option ofintegrating an electric fireplace, while retaining a very modern character to your room: the very modern design of certain models, and the colors of the flames – blue, for example – will give an original tone to your room. Around your fireplace, set against a wall, you can create a cosy lounge area with modern sofas arranged to highlight your electric fireplace. You can also choose to install a dining area close to your modern hearth. The LED technology of Chemin’Arte’s flames will give your room an authentic look, thanks to their sleek design.
 

A fireplace insert for original spaces

What could be more magical than adding warmth to an interior brick wall or bar area with an electric fireplace insert? A highly efficient, maintenance- and odor-free heating device, its surfaces stay cool and you enjoy only the gentle sensations of warmth and the glow of flames in your space. Warm and original, this concept alone will create a focal point around which everyone will enjoy meeting.
 

Monochrome decorative radiator for a light, uncluttered interior

Initially a simple heating accessory that you’d like to conceal as much as possible, the radiator becomes a decorative asset. It can bring a touch of brightness, if chosen in white for example, and will fit into any interior and illuminate it with reflections, notably with the glass of its front panel. To avoid appearing dull, the radiator’s white should be counterbalanced by a more chromatic or stylish decoration. But other colors are of course available, to match your furnishings and the spirit you want to give your room: the combinations are almost infinite! White enlarges and brightens, black (total black look) blends discreetly into the space, and other shades recall the base of your furniture or lighting. The radiator becomes a decorative accessory, alongside its important function in your interior.
 

Dare to use patterned radiators

And why not go one step further and opt for a patterned radiator that will give a direct and assertive character to your interior design? This is particularly true of the “New York by Night” model, which features a visual of the Big Apple and its skyscrapers. Just as you’d put a picture on the wall, your radiator becomes a direct piece of decoration. Ideal for a streamlined interior, it will give your room a special message and cachet. Patterned models are also available, like the Design Prisme, which can respond to other elements of your decor, creating an elegant and clever reminder. The radiator is no longer a constraint, but becomes a fundamental part of your interior design.

Today, as in the past, we take pleasure in cozying up by the “fire”, chatting with friends or family, or simply being at home. The fireplace embodies warmth in every sense of the word, simple pleasures and authenticity. The radiator has also undergone a transformation: from a visual constraint essential to comfort, it has been transformed into a decorative element, capable of underlining the style of your room or twisting your interior.