Fireplace Screen Ideas For Your Home

DIY / Home Improvement

Having an open fireplace at home is a wonderful addition which can make a room feel cozy, warm and comfortable. If you do have an open fire then there are some accessories which you simply cannot do without. Fireplace tools for example are absolutely critical to making sure that you can tend to the fire and give it the TLC it needs to keep on roaring. Another key component here is having a fireplace screen which looks the business, and there is a wide range of screens which you can find that will really add some style to your fireplace. 

Benefits of a Screen 

Have a great fireplace screen is both functional and stylish. Ultimately without a screen you run the risk of hot ash and embers shooting from the fire, back into the room. This of course presents quite the health hazard. Beyond this however fireplace screens are also a great style option and there are many cool choices which you can take a look at.

Fireplace Screen With Glass Doors

Buying a fireplace screen with glass doors can be a welcome addition to your living room and offer a stylish and highly functional option. These fireplace screens make the fire glow through the glass and when it comes to tending to the fire you can do that with ease. The doors will not block the heat, so you will still have a nice warm fire by which you can relax. 

Artistic Screens 

Previously fireplace screens would be very simple offerings which did the job, but thanks to some very smart and creative people within the metal working world, there are some truly beautiful screens which you can now find. These cast iron screens come in all manner of designs and they often like to play with the gaps in the screens in a way which really delivers. Make sure that you don’t get too swept away by the designs of the screens, as they can often block the view of the fire from different angles. Style is nice, but function should always come first. 

Mesh Screens 

Some people simply don’t want to block up the fireplace with thick, iron screens, and so they prefer a much easier and more flexible option which is a mesh screen. These screens in particular are very low cost, they do a great job in making sure that the ash and the soot doesn’t come into the room, and they are light and easy to move around. The only downside with these screens is that they do take quite a bit of cleaning if you let the ash and soot build up. 

These are just some of the options which you have in front of you when you decide to invest in new fireplace screens. Always remember that function comes first, it doesn’t matter how fancy or fitting your fireplace screen looks if it doesn’t protect your home from the debris which comes out of your open fireplace.

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Easy Ways to Spice Up a Dull Apartment

DIY / Home Improvement

Whenever anyone has a stressful day at work, one of the easiest ways to let the stress melt away would be to come home to a place that feels warm and inviting. However, for most people living in an apartment, it can often feel like coming home to a confined space. With all of the corners, it can feel like things are boxing you in, which will only end up aggravating the stress and anxiety.

Fortunately, you do not have to resign yourself to the stress of coming home to a dull apartment. It might feel like a hopeless case – especially with a busy schedule – but there are ways to make a difference without too much effort, such as making use of vintage furniture. Here are just a few ways you can spice up your apartment!

If your home is looking a little dark during the day, invest in mirrors

It is typical for apartments to feel dark – even during the day – due to the lack of natural light sources. While there might be windows, there is likely nothing that is helping to bounce natural light around. You can invest in a mirror or two to help alleviate the problem without too much effort. Depending on where you place the mirrors, it could end up brightening your apartment significantly.

Painting your dining chairs can be surprisingly effective

It might seem a bit odd to paint your dining chairs in vivid colors, especially if the rest of your apartment is painted a dull or boring shade. However, you would be surprised at how much of a difference a few colorful chairs can make. It can breathe some new life into your home, and make things feel less depressing when you come home from a hard day at work. If you are not satisfied with just the chairs, why stop there? Pace yourself and dedicate a bit of time during the weekend to painting either the ceiling or the walls!

Why not add a bit of mother nature to your apartment?

Another easy way to spice up a dull apartment would be to introduce nature to your home by purchasing houseplants. There are plenty of different plants available, allowing you to diversify and breathe life into your apartment. You do not have to invest in too many plants to make a difference; sometimes, even just a single plant by the window can make enough of a difference.

Utilizing fruits as home decor

Last but certainly not least, you can add a bit of flair to your dining area by utilizing fruits as decor. If you are worried about the fruits eventually rotting, you can purchase fake fruits instead! Anything that adds vivid colors to a depressingly designed apartment can be a big help.

Even if you might have a busy schedule, the tips above will ensure that you can get the job done without having to put in much effort. Why not give it a try?

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