Linear fireplaces are definitely one of the strongest visual products that have a lot of views, particularly on social media. It also seems that many interior designers are practically in love with this concept of a fireplace, and today we’re digging a little deeper on why that is.
The two main factors that are behind the popularity of fireplaces have to to with their convenience and visual appeal. One of the main reasons why they’re very convenient is due to the fact that they can be installed with electric or gas, so they’re easily integrated into any type of household. When it comes to the visual appeal this is due to their minimalistic and clean style which easily combines with the rest of the decoration regardless of style.
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Tina Ramchandani, a House Beautiful Next Wave designer, in declarations to House Beautiful aside from referring to the two main motives mentioned previously, she also pointed out a detail that can look good in linear fireplaces: the fact that TVs are getting larger which can be a chance for “long fireplaces balance and compliment oversized televisions, so the TVs don’t look overbearing in a space.”
Architect Paul Bates, in declarations to the same source, has stated that it’s always nice to combine classical and modern elements in interior decor, therefore the linear fireplaces end up being “timeless” in the sense that they don’t make people feel “comfortable and not stodgy”.
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Therefore we can conclude that linear fireplaces are definitely here to stay when it comes to modern home interior design. Visually appealing and convenient, these products will certainly give another timeless touch to the concept of fireplaces as we know them. Brooke Wagner of Brooke Wagner Designs also points a good advantage referring to linear fireplaces as being the perfect pretext for creating “a focal point of a home”, as well as a “perfect spot for a family gathering.”