How to properly embed a corner fireplace in the interior of the house
To decide which corner fireplace to choose, you can familiarize yourself with ready-made, completed projects, and evaluate the advantages of a particular style.
Stone fireplace - a timeless classic
A stone-clad brick fireplace matches the wood-clad walls perfectly. The room, thanks to its central element, simply exudes comfort and warmth. In combination with perfectly matched furniture and an oriental painting, the room is conducive to relaxation and rest. Fragrant smoke from burning wood fills the surrounding atmosphere with mystical attraction, and warm light creates an unprecedented comfort. Such an organic environment is not easy to create without the presence of a fireplace in it. The chosen type of construction - angular - can also be considered successful.
Metal can also fit perfectly into the environment.
The metal corner fireplace is perfect for a minimalist interior, becoming a central, eye-catching element of the overall composition. It does not make the design decision heavier, but, as it were, creates a harmonious balance in the distribution of objects in space. This room will completely change in the evening or on a rainy day - the tongues of flame reflected on the walls will create fabulous lighting and mystery in it. It is good to delve into reading an interesting book or spend a romantic evening near such a stove in silence.
Corner electric fireplace - cannot be distinguished from the real one!
A corner electric fireplace was chosen for this interior in a classic style. If you do not know about this, it is quite possible to take it for a real one, especially since the latest models of these electrical appliances, imitating a hearth, are equipped with a pleasant crackle, which is familiar to hot firewood. The advantage of an electric fireplace is the external design of the firebox with a podium for a TV set and a shelf for installing other electronic equipment. The furniture is carefully selected to match the style of the fireplace frame - since it is the center of the interior, the whole life of this room goes around it. It is difficult to imagine this room without this main attribute, and if you replace it with another style option, you will immediately lose the achieved mood and charm of the created atmosphere.
Creative solution - compact corner bio fireplace
A creatively designed interior, created around an equally creative white corner fireplace, is most suitable for modern high-tech houses. The contrast of a very dark wall and a romantic white fireplace makes the room unusual and original. The room, lit by the fire of the fireplace, the tongues of which will dance with a bright glow on the dark walls, will become more mysterious.
If you have a desire to decorate your country house with a corner fireplace, try to carefully consider all the selection criteria: cost, design, installation complexity, fuel and others that are important for creating comfort at home and not burdensome for your budget. If there is an opportunity to acquire such an interior decoration, do not deny yourself this pleasure.
Review of the best domestic models of fireplaces
Russian is very noticeable on the market of fireplace stoves. Consumers leave positive reviews about the company's products. Furnaces from the Ardenfire series are considered to be the best assembly. The products use some elements of the best foreign manufacturers: Germany, France and Japan, the assembly is carried out using unique technologies.Each series is characterized by the equipment of heat-resistant glass, sufficient power up to 12 kW and compactness.
Corner fireplace-stove "Amur" - wood-burning
The stove is designed for heating 90 sq. m area. Manufacturing technology combined: fireclay bricks laid firebox, sheathed with high-quality steel. The brick is designed for 5 years, after which it should be changed. High quality heat-resistant glass of Japanese origin on the door of the firebox. Heat flows well through the door, good visibility of the fire. The glass is self-cleaning and can withstand high temperatures.
The firebox with a volume of 73 liters is capable of providing a power of up to 10 kW. The weight of the entire structure is 157 kg, which allows you to quickly install the fireplace stove. The high efficiency of 3 kg of firewood allows you to keep warm in the room for 8 hours.
Attention! This is a wood-burning model of a corner fireplace for a summer residence; it cannot be heated with coal. Guarantee from at least 10 years of work
Guarantee from at least 10 years of work.
Corner fireplace-stove "Neva" - wood-burning
A very compact model with a height of 87 cm and a width of 64 cm. The small size of the fireplace allows you to install it in the smallest summer cottage. The model has gained well-deserved popularity among domestic consumers.
There is enough capacity for heating 60 sq. m. of housing. This compact model heats up the house in 3 hours, you need 3 kg of firewood to keep the room warm for 8 hours.
The weight of the structure of 95 kg will allow installation in a couple of hours by connecting the pipe to the chimney. The manufacturer group gives a guarantee for 1 year of perfect operation.
The group's products produce products that meet European standards, but are designed specifically for our climatic conditions.
Rational choice technique
When choosing the demanded corner stoves - fireplaces for summer cottages that run on wood, a number of important criteria should be taken into account.
Wood burning fireplace with open hearth
Models with open hearths are recommended for the following cases:
- stove - the fireplace is installed for an aesthetic purpose, involving admiring the fire in all its splendor;
- it is necessary to change the interior of the house by introducing a new elegant touch into it;
- if you intend to cook gourmet dishes on a spit over an open fire.
A long-burning fireplace stove with a closed hearth has a specific intended use and certain advantages:
Fireplace stove with closed hearth
- uses firewood economically;
- has a high performance, which allows it to be used as the main source of heat for a country house;
- differs in operational safety, since the door with heat-resistant glass remains tightly closed while the wood is burning.
At the planning stage, not only the functionality of the stove - fireplace and its decor are considered, but also the area of the room and the arrangement of furniture in it are estimated. This approach allows you to decide exactly which dimensions of the corner heating equipment will be optimal.
Heating device design
Fireplace stove with air convection channels
The main design feature of the fireplace stove is its ability to generate convection heat into the environment. This is due to the presence of channels inside the furnace wall. Air is sucked into these channels from the room, which heats up along the path of passage through them and returns back. Included in the design of the fireplace is a firebox in the form of a niche, located in the lower sector under the firebox.
Buyers are attracted by the convenient angular shape of the Amur stove, which allows it to be comfortably placed in any interior setting, creating a special recreation area
pays great attention to the external design of the fireplace, giving it a trapezoidal configuration. The outer facades of the furnace have a protective layer of black noble color made of heat-resistant paint
The sides of the product have expressive ceramic lining. In the lower sector of the fireplace stove there is a small compartment where you can put firewood.
Stove-fireplace Cupid in the interior
Cast iron is used for the manufacture of the grate and the nozzle - a material that has proven its excellent qualities for decades. High quality steel is used for the furnace body. The wear resistance is enhanced by the inner lining with fireclay - convenient refractory tiles that allow each of them to be dismantled if it becomes necessary to replace it due to damage.
The stoves-fireplaces presented by "Meta" have a convenient system for regulating the intensity of combustion by differentiating the amount of supplied air. This makes heating devices economical and allows you to maintain a comfortable warm atmosphere for about eight hours without adding fuel.
Popular manufacturers
When choosing wood-burning heating units for the house from a line of ready-made stoves - fireplaces with an angular orientation, capable of functioning in a long-burning mode, it is advisable to know the main manufacturers of such structures.
Meta fireplace stoves
Among the domestic models, the most famous are the fireplace stoves produced by the Meta group. They are modern, stylish and high performance.
Stove-fireplace Godin DAKS
The classic design of cast iron stoves - long burning fireplaces from Poland does not leave indifferent connoisseurs of noble forms. Some products are complemented by hobs, which makes them relevant for a country or private house.
The French impeccable quality of products with refined chic in design demonstrates. Its corner models of fireplace stoves can be steel, cast iron, and have a tile covering. In the presence of secondary afterburning, they have a high efficiency and can burn logs slowly without the need for frequent refilling.
Stoves - fireplaces "La Nordica" of long burning from Italy have gained wide popularity. These functional corner structures with expressive, sophisticated designs are quickly becoming indispensable in any home environment.
Installation and finishing
Installation of metal fireplace stoves is relatively simple and requires only the connection of a chimney. Let's consider in more detail the technology of erecting brick structures. This procedure consists of several successive stages:
- Project selection. Today there are many types of such structures, differing in design. Therefore, before starting the main work, you need to decide what you are going to build.
- Foundation construction. It is made of monolithic concrete with mandatory reinforcement. The size of the base depends on the dimensions of the oven and should exceed them by about 10-15 cm around the entire perimeter. The thickness of the base for the fireplace should be equal to the dimensions of the main foundation. Therefore, the construction of such systems in multi-storey buildings is excluded.
Masonry. This stage is performed according to the previously selected order. It should be noted that the first few rows together form the base of the fireplace. Here, attributes such as doors, ash pan are sequentially set. The next few rows of bricks are used to create a smoke channel, an oven firebox. All this ends with the construction of a chimney
Please note that fireclay bricks are used instead of the usual to form overlaps. Finishing. This stage is the final one, allowing you to give the structure a unique design.
This can be done using tiles or other finishing material. The main characteristic for the selection of such products is their refractoriness.
Foundation device
It is necessary that the dimensions of the base for a long-burning corner stove for a summer residence exceed the parameters of the hearth by 10 centimeters on either side.
The foundation is equipped in a certain sequence:
- Make the markup of the equipped base. Moreover, it cannot be combined with the main foundation of the structure, since this can result in the destruction of the furnace structure.
- Dig a foundation pit of the required size, at which the depth should be equal to the depth of the base for home ownership. Country houses are usually erected on a strip foundation with a deepening of its underground part no more than 50 centimeters.
- A 10-centimeter layer of sand is poured onto the bottom of the pit, poured with water and rammed.
- Formwork is built from plywood or 25 mm boards. If it is not removable, it is waterproofed.
- Reinforcement in the form of a lattice measuring 15x15 centimeters is laid out of the D8-D12 rod, tying the intersections with wire. If the height of the base exceeds 20 centimeters, the reinforcement is laid both from below and from above.
- From cement grade not lower than M250, fine gravel and sand in a ratio of 1: 2: 2, knead the solution, bringing it to an average density. Then the composition is poured into the formwork.
- The height of the base of the corner stove should be 15 centimeters below the finished floor mark. The foundation can be poured in several layers, making an interval of 2 - 3 days. The last layer is leveled according to the level, covered with foil and allowed to harden for 3 - 5 days.
Metal fireplace stoves, are they suitable for corner placement
The main feature of these furnaces is their compactness and high heating rate. The metal corner fireplace stove is a heating device with a firebox covered with fireproof glass. Depending on the model, such an oven can be equipped with a cooking stove and a heat exchanger tank for connecting a hot water heating circuit. The advantages of such ovens include:
- Small size and weight;
- Can be installed on any floor, without foundation;
- High efficiency;
- Attractive appearance;
- Easy to install;
- Low price;
- Security.
Is the long burning function useful?
Models equipped with the function of long burning, in addition, are very economical and have high efficiency: in this mode, oxygen is metered into the furnace, and active combustion of the wood does not occur. With slow smoldering of coal, the heat transfer from the furnace increases, the fuel is burned without the formation of a large amount of ash. On one full load of firewood in the long burning mode, the stove can work up to 6 hours, while the sealed door will protect you from accidentally flying out coals and sparks.
In addition, in the "long burning" mode, the furnace actively burns gases that are emitted when the wood is smoldering. During normal combustion, these gases are discharged through the flue system and in no way increase the efficiency. If these gases are not removed, but immediately burned, an increase in productivity is noticed by 15-20% compared to conventional stoves. This is not a fantasy, just imagine that with this option you need to harvest 15-20% less firewood for the winter than before! Questions about expediency are instantly dispelled!
Fireplace stoves with a water circuit allow you to connect a water heating system to them, thereby creating a complete heating of the house. The stove in the upper part allows you to cook food, boil water, and also creates an additional plane with high heat transfer, near which it is just nice to warm your hands!
Wood burning stove that you can buy in the store
The most popular among summer residents are the following models of corner fireplaces:
1. The Bavaria fireplace stove is made of 6 mm steel, lined with fireclay bricks from the inside. Furnace power - 6 kW, which allows you to heat a house up to 60 square meters.The long burning mode of this stove is 3-5 hours, the stove is equipped with refractory glass, which, thanks to the clean combustion system, is not subject to soot, as well as a thermally insulated door handle, which will allow you not to burn yourself. The side walls of the oven are lined with ceramics, which gives it an attractive appearance.
Corner fireplace stove "Bavria"
2. The Amur fireplace-stove is equipped with a panoramic glass with a blow-off system - no soot and soot remains on it. The hob is located in the upper part. The model is made of heat-resistant steel with a lining, the power of 9 kW allows you to heat up to 180 cubic meters of premises, which with standard ceilings corresponds to an area of 60-80 square meters. The stove is lined with ceramic panels that improve heat transfer, even with complete combustion of the fuel - the stones will keep you warm for several more hours!
Stove-fireplace "Amur"
3. The Neva fireplace stove is generally similar to the Amur, but its power is lower - 6 kW. This stove can be recommended to owners of small houses with an area of 50-60 square meters. All heating surfaces of the stove are covered with heat-resistant paint, due to which it retains a decent appearance for a long time and does not corrode.
4. The "Teplodar" corner fireplace stove with a power of 12 kW is designed for houses with an area of up to 80 square meters. The body is made of stainless steel and is burn-resistant. The door is equipped with a heat-resistant glass-ceramic window that allows you to admire the living fire. The stove has a hob, a firebox in the lower part of the body, and an ash pan with easy extraction. A good choice for lovers of reliability and beauty.
Stove-fireplace "Teplodar"
All models can be installed on a finished floor finished with non-combustible materials: sheet metal, tiles or porcelain stoneware. Their low weight makes it possible to avoid reconstruction of floors and does not require a separate foundation. Fireplace stoves of this class can be installed on any floor of the house.
A little about the history of the development of the fireplace
The history of the development of the corner fireplace goes back to the ancient hearth, which served people not only as a source of heat, but was also used for cooking. In Russia, fireplaces have become popular relatively recently, this can be explained by the harsh climatic conditions of the country, in which the use of a heating stove and its varieties was more rational. As heating technology developed, more modern heating devices began to appear. But still, such a household item has not become a thing of the past, since an open fire has always attracted a person to itself and fascinated him. In conditions of negative temperatures, this hearth cannot be called an effective device for heating, therefore, in winter, a corner fireplace is a part of the interior of the house.
Compared to a heating stove, the device of a fireplace seems to be simpler, however, it has its own specific features that must be taken into account at the initial stage of building a house.
Where to install the fireplace
The place can be chosen according to your desire, but you need to take into account some features of the choice:
It can be installed on both external and internal walls. It is important to determine where the chimney exits, which is why internal walls can be problematic for installing a fireplace. Placement on an external wall requires permits from the relevant authorities to bring the chimney to the street. When mounting a pipe on the walls of a house built of wood, take care of fire safety measures.
This ready-made model is very popular in the Scandinavian countries.
Beautiful living room in retro style. Fireplace - brick, painted white
How to choose a good fireplace
Corner wood-burning fireplaces for summer cottages are in great demand. You can find a variety of models on the market.It is necessary to adhere to some selection criteria in order to combine several useful functions in a purchase at once.
Useful tips when choosing a corner fireplace:
- An electric fireplace with a power of 1 kW is able to maintain heat in an area of 10 sq. m. For the best effect, add 30% to the accepted indicator, or 1 kW count on a square of 70 square meters. m.
- Choose a glass-covered firebox, firstly, it is safer, and secondly, more efficient, since firewood burns longer.
- There are fireplaces with built-in combustion modes, in addition to the usual program, it is desirable to have an economical mode of fuel combustion.
- Heat-resistant glass can be self-cleaning.
- It will be more convenient to remove ash from a removable ash pan.
- Fireplaces can be with a hob, with a built-in tank, oven, etc.
Types and principle of operation of fireplace corner stoves
A fireplace, in its variety, can perform several functions at once: decorative, cooking and heating. Depending on the energy source, fireplaces are divided into the following types:
- wood-burning;
- gas;
- on liquid and solid biofuels;
- electrical.
Fireplaces can be made of different materials, which also affects the technical and operational characteristics:
- made of cast iron are particularly strong and durable;
- steel fireplaces cool down quickly and do not have a long service life, but they are cheaper than cast iron structures;
- combined - steel, brick, cast iron;
- brick fireplace stoves.
Cast iron fireplaces are usually heavy, making installation difficult. A significant plus in the cast iron version is that they remain hot for a long time. Negative: cast iron fireplaces are very expensive.
The steel structure is ineffective in operation: at high temperatures, sooner or later, the metal deforms. The advantage can be considered the low cost of steel products, in contrast to models made from a different material.
The combined version of the fireplace, with the correct gradation of material, can be highly efficient. The firebox and hob in this version are made of cast iron, then less heat-resistant materials are used for decorative finishing.
A brick-built fireplace for a summer residence will have a high efficiency, a hob can be installed on it, which will increase the useful characteristics of the device, it will have a long service life, but there are some nuances. The main disadvantage of the brickwork of the fireplace is that it will take up too much space, and secondly, it will take a long time, because the foundation for the brick is installed in the dug earth or, in extreme cases, on it.
Advantages of corner fireplaces
Corner fireplaces have a higher efficiency compared to wall fireplaces
Compared to frontal heat sources, fireplace structures have a number of advantages:
- Compact dimensions, due to which a small room is not overloaded with objects.
- High-quality heating of adjacent rooms.
- High efficiency - the corner stove reflects heat flows from the wall.
- Even distribution of heat as it occupies a corner.
- Effectiveness - the fireplace fits into any interior, creates an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.
- The possibility of organizing a place for a family or romantic getaway, when a live, soothing fire burns in the hearth.
- Saving materials when building a stone model in a corner compared to island or wall models.
- Ease of self-creation of a false model.
- Easy ordering. Masonry in the presence of a scheme is easily performed by a novice master.
- Functionality. The design heats the room, provides the house with hot water, and is equipped with a hob.
Corner models for 1 hour of operation provide high-quality heating of a room from 120 m3.
