30 Examples of cast iron fireplaces in the interior, which prove that the “potbelly stove” is back in fashion

by Alexey | Decor Workshop Interior | Thursday, December 19, 2019

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Any owner of a private home dreams of a fireplace, where you can relax on a winter evening with a hot cup of tea or your favorite book. But not everyone can afford to install a massive brick fireplace, because this is a serious load on the foundation and considerable costs, and in the best case it should be included in the project before building the house.

How to choose a fireplace stove

Before you settle on any model of stove-fireplace, and the market is now replete with them, you need to answer a number of questions. Firstly, what material should it be made of? Secondly, what additional functions will it be equipped with? For example, a water circuit (a water heat exchanger for heating water, connected to heating radiators in other rooms of the house) or a convection fan (heating cold air through special openings). If you want to cook on such a stove, then you need a model with a hob, built-in oven or barbecue grates. Thirdly, what are the engineering capabilities of the room where you plan to place the fireplace stove. And fourthly, what type of fireplace-stove will best fit into the interior design of the room where it will be located. For example, brick fireplace stoves are more suitable for classical, English or French styles, while metal and combined ones are more suitable for modernism, minimalism and Scandinavian style.

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Rustic or country styles

For interiors of these two styles, fireplaces are designed in the same design. Massive structures are made from wild stone or wood in a rough design.

The D-shape of rustic fireplaces includes a niche with wood under the firebox. A wooden beam is placed above it, and then there is a casing with a chimney.

The decorative finishing of the fireplace is made of brick or sandstone, which is artificially aged. Sometimes its appearance resembles a stove.

Such models are typical for country or country-type houses with a large area and high ceilings. Only experienced craftsmen can build them.

Masonry technology

Before you line the fireplace-stove with bricks, you need to draw up a diagram. It reflects all the necessary elements in the right places. Construction takes place in several stages:

Base. We dig a pit and fill the bottom with crushed stone. The formwork is constructed using planed boards, and the pit itself is filled with cement.
After 3-5 days the work continues. The brickwork is covered with roofing felt. Now the bottom row of bricks is laid out.
Next, drawings play a big role. In agreement with them, the remaining bricks are laid out and the casting is installed. In order for the brick to have better contact with the mixture, it is soaked in water. The order is of great importance. Stick to it and you won’t have to redo the work. The inner sides of the furnace are smoothed during the process so that combustion products do not subsequently settle there.
Now the chimney. It is important to remember fire safety measures here.
The fireplace stove should dry naturally. This takes literally a few weeks.
During the period of active drying, the oven is heated. Do this until all seams are the same color.

Stylistics

A well-chosen fireplace should be combined with the overall style of your interior. Only then will such an addition look beautiful. Fireplace stoves are often made independently or to order. The Finnish model is quite popular. Let's look at the most popular styles in which this unit is made:

Minimalism

Minimalism is characterized by strict forms and lines. In houses of this style, small fireplaces are installed, which serve a decorative and heating role. A laconic design with a minimum number of decorative parts is the perfect set. Any room in your home will become even more cozy when it has a mini fireplace.

A small fireplace stove will fit well into a minimalist interior and will delight you and your guests. In addition, this option is well suited for houses with a small area. Here you can also install a structure in which the stove will face the kitchen, and the fireplace itself will face the living room.

Classic

Fireplaces of this style were the first. They were installed by noble people as an interesting piece of furniture and a sign of their superiority. Such fireplace stoves always have the correct shape and only expensive finishing or carving.

Such units usually go flush with the wall. This arrangement determines the main decorative accent on the firebox itself. All designs of such furnaces include a U-shaped portal. But you can also choose a non-embedded option. In this case, the fireplace stove is located against the wall, and the chimney is covered with a stylized casing.

Modern

This type of fireplace stove is often chosen by young people. You can buy a lot of interesting options. Such units are often used as architectural details. These fireplaces are often installed so that they blend into the wall and resemble a window with a fire. An interesting option is when a double-sided fireplace stove is installed in the interior wall. With this arrangement, you can use the structure as a piece of furniture on one side, and on the other as a stove.

Rustic

These are country style fireplaces. This design will look good in a wooden house. Natural wood ceilings, harmoniously selected wall finishes and dark floors. Moreover, using wallpaper in this case is completely impractical. They will quickly become unusable due to the stove. A Russian stove works well. Carved decorative elements will add originality and exclusivity.

Venetian

Fireplace stoves of this style are quite massive and clearly stand out against the background of the wall. They are designed to show everyone around their power and sophistication in one person. In an interior of the appropriate style, such fireplaces look like a charming integral attribute.

Project “Based on the sketches of E.D. Polenova"

3rd place in the category “Tile stoves and fireplaces”

Authors of the project: Vladimir Akulinsky, Sergey Ivanilov . Tile workshop "AI" , Khotkovo Photo: Andrey Shevchenko

The tiled fireplace was inspired by the furniture made according to the sketches of Elena Dmitrievna Polenova and stored in the Abramtsevo museum-estate. In the tiled embodiment, fragments of furniture designed by the artist are used in the belts, portals and crown of the fireplace. The background for the ornamental tiles was smooth tiles decorated with light flowing glazes. The background smooth tiles are tonally different from each other. Convection grilles are made of perforated sheet steel with shotting and blackening. Plot motifs are also taken from products made according to Polenova’s sketches.

Jury's comment: “Creating a complete tiled stove lining in the Art Nouveau style is quite difficult. The authors competently and professionally worked with the legacy of E.D. Polenova. The cladding ornaments have pleasant proportions, the color scheme is clear, clean, not overloaded with unnecessary details. The background tile is skillfully assembled from different colored tiles, which are completely justified in this case. The work with ceramics is impeccable.”

Advantages and disadvantages of fireplace stoves

The following advantages speak in favor of fireplace stoves:

convenience and ease of maintenance;
a closed design that allows the fuel to smolder rather than burn, which provides more heat than in open systems (for example, in a classic fireplace);
absence of carbon monoxide in the room;
use of different types of fuel: firewood, wood chips, coal, pellets;
ability to dismantle when replacing or moving;
aesthetic pleasure from contemplating fire and relaxation.

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These miracle devices also have disadvantages:

uneven heat distribution (it is warmer under the ceiling than on the floor);
the need to insulate the chimney to prevent condensation and soot from forming;
regular chimney cleaning;
high price;
The fire is visible only through glass.

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Barbecue complex with original tiled cladding "Arthouse"

Best in the “BBQ Zone” category

Author of the project: designer, ceramic artist Larisa Zakharova , St. Petersburg

A barbecue complex with a cauldron oven function, a sink and cabinets is located in a round gazebo in a picturesque garden near a pond. The main decorative material for finishing the object is handmade tiles and tiles with original glaze painting. The grill part is lined with relief tiles coated with spectacular glazes. Three panels with glaze painting and complex relief surfaces were made for the front and interior walls of the barbecue area. The cabinets, the cauldron stove, and the arched openings of the gazebo are lined with tiles and tiles painted on black clay in monochrome black and gray tones.

Jury's commentary “A most complex eclectic work, perfectly maintained in a single style. The variety of shapes and textures of finishing does not violate the overall integrity of the barbecue and gazebo solution, which fits perfectly into the landscape. The hearth is highlighted both by the color and shape of the finishing ceramics. Professional initial concept and excellent execution.”

Stove-fireplace in the interior: the best photo examples

In country houses, fireplace stoves are most often installed in living rooms and kitchens. Although you can put it in the bedroom, and even on the veranda. Depending on the size and configuration of the room, the fireplace stove is placed along the wall, in a corner, in a niche, in a wall or in the middle of the room. It can be faced with decorative ceramic tiles or stone. This will not only emphasize the aesthetic merits of the item, but will also increase the heat transfer time.

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