Faux Fireplace Creates Powerful Bedroom Focal Wall

There is nothing more romantic that a beautifully decorated bedroom with a fireplace and comfortable bedding. If you are trying to create the perfect space, but your bedroom is lacking the fireplace, have hope. There are many different ways that you can include a faux fireplace in your room’s design and still achieve the romantic look you are after. With a fireplace, faux or real, your bedroom will have an instantly strong focal wall.

Just the Mantel and Frame

A fireplace mantel and its surrounding frame is what will really distinguish a fireplace. There are so many different types of mantels and frames that it can be difficult to choose one that really fits with your decor. Choose an elaborate traditional style or a sleek modern mantel and frame, but make sure that the wall you plan to install it on is wide enough to accommodate it. There is nothing worse that trying to squeeze a large frame onto a small wall. Once you have the mantel and frame installed, you can paint or stain it as desired, add tiling around the façade and decorate the mantle. Since there is no real firebox in this instance, you can simply set a beautiful fireplace grille in front of it to create the illusion of a real fireplace. Choose a simple or elaborate grille to coordinate with the look of the bedroom.

Adding candles to the top of the mantel is a great way to add the ambiance of light and fire. A wall mirror above the mantel and other mirrors in the room can capture and reflect their romantic glow. Or choose any decorative wall art that appeals to you, such as Tuscan wall hangings or flowers wall decor.

A Real Fireplace is also a Possibility

If you prefer a fireplace that actually throws heat and light, consider a freestanding electric fireplace. There are gas versions as well, but gas is not the safest addition to a bedroom, due to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Today’s electric fireplaces are incredibly beautiful, with hologram designs that provide the look of genuine flames and most models also throw heat. Installation cannot be simpler: Just set the fireplace into place, plug it in and instant fire! The only thing you may need to do is install and extra outlet behind the fireplace. Most models also come with a remote control so it’s easy to turn it off or on from the bed.

You can find freestanding electric fireplaces in every style and size imaginable, so they can be used in almost any size bedroom. From Franklin stove styles to elaborate styles featuring dark wood and marble, you can find styles to suit bedrooms done in traditional or contemporary style. You can find them in home improvement stores and fireplace shops, with prices per unit starting at around $150.00

By bringing a fireplace into your bedroom’s design, you provide an instant focal point that captures the attention of all who enter. The wall becomes visually interesting and sets the tone and mood for the space. In fact, the design of the faux fireplace can drastically alter the look of the room to make it seem as if the room is completely transformed.