subject: Helping Your Fireplace Add Warmth and Charm to Your Room with Decorative Fire Place Screens [print this page] Helping Your Fireplace Add Warmth and Charm to Your Room with Decorative Fire Place Screens
There is nothing nicer on a cold winter's night than the sight and the feel of a roaring fire in the fireplace. Somehow, those dancing flames seem to make the world just a little brighter and a little cozier. In fact, when that fire is blazing you really don't seem to notice much else in the room including that decorative fireplace screen that is keeping those stray embers and sparks inside the fireplace instead of flying out on your carpet or bear skin rug.
However, once that fire has died down or warm weather has come, making those roaring fires a thing of the past, you are left staring at that old fireplace screen especially if it is less than enchanting. It is at this time that most people realize it is time to shop for a new decorative fireplace screen. But just how do you go about finding the right screen for your home? Here are some tips that may help.
Look For the Right Size
It is really amazing how many people assume that when it comes to fireplace screens one size fits all. That is simply not the case and if you choose a decorative fireplace screen that is too small, not only will the fireplace screen look out of place sitting in front of that gaping hole called a fireplace, but it also won't offer much protection from flying embers.
However, if the decorative fireplace screen is too large, it will overwhelm the fireplace and make your entire room look unbalanced. So, make sure you measure your fireplace opening and get a screen that fits properly to keep your room looking attractive.
Does It Enhance Your Rooms Dcor?
No doubt you have spent a lot of time on your room's dcor and you should choose a decorative fireplace screen that blends in and enhances that dcor. You don't want to choose something that is overpowering and becomes the focal point of the room but, rather something that fits in so well that when someone steps into the room everything just seems to fit together, beautifully and nicely.
There are plenty of options in decorative screens that will allow you to choose the one that is perfect for your home and room. These screens come as a single panel, in a curved or bowed style, with folding panels of three or sometimes five and even glass. You can choose from mesh, copper, or wrought iron as well.
Be sure that if you have a Victorian or other period style home that your fireplace screen matches not only the style of your room, but the flavor and vintage of your entire home. There are plenty of elegant decorative fireplace screens designed just for this purpose as well as those designed for the more modern home. You might also want to consider getting a wood holder or basket that matches your screen design for a more finished and matching look to your entire fireplace.
Choosing the right fireplace screen is really quite simple and easy if you know what you are looking for.
