subject: The fireplace for interior decor, used from medieval time [print this page] The fireplace for interior decor, used from medieval time
The fireplace for interior decor is not a new thing. The fireplace for interior decor has been used from medieval times especially by people in higher classes. The fireplace was designed with a fireplace mantel that had to catch the smoke from the fire. In these days, the models of fireplaces and mantels developed from what they used to be and people build them just for decoration to give the room an elegant style. The fireplace and the mantels are now built just for their unique style and they do not have the same functions as they did in the past. In the beginning, fireplaces were built exactly in the center of the room because people wanted to heat that particular room. In time, people found new place for the fireplace: near one of the walls. It had more practical features near the wall because they could also build a mantel up to the roof that was able to get the smoke out of the room. Also, with the fireplace near the wall, the room next to the one that had the fireplace could also be heated because the walls became warmer.
In time, other forms of heating were discovered new ways for heating and people did not need to light up the fireplace with wood. At some point, even if the fireplace had no point in existing any more in a house, people still created them because they thought it gives the room a particular aspect. And they were right. So, people built fireplaces and mantles only for interior design finding new and unique designs for their own rooms. Because these were used in almost any area on earth, the designs were always different. Some even thought of carving figures in the mantles. Some of them had the shape and also the size of a human body. At first they were built only from wood because it was easier to carve them. But, to give a spectacular air to the room designers used marble and limestone to create fireplaces and mantels.
People said that not everyone can build such a fireplace because only someone with skills and vision can create something that will last in time. And they were right on this one too. Some even said that this is art and those that create it must be admired. Different people mean different styles and all around the world designers try to improve their work. The wood mantel is generally easier to design but people nowadays try to find different material to build the fireplaces as well as mantels because they want to overcome their previous ones and the material is also very important when building the fireplace and the chimney. Some people say that a book must be written regarding fireplaces and chimneypieces for other people to understand particular things regarding mantels and fireplaces. No one can become over night if they decide to be a designer for them because it takes skills and also a lot of experience and vision.
