HOT Fireplace Trends of 2015
Why are fireplaces a hot topic (last pun – I promise) of conversation when buying or remodeling a home? The reason is that fireplaces are becoming the focal point of the “talking spot” within your house. Each house has an area where the family or guests gather to talk and enjoy each others company. Especially with the burgeoning technology that tends to pull us apart (cell phones, games, IPads, etc.) – more and more families are looking for technology that pulls us together. And now we have that technology encompassed in an age-old concept – the fireplace.
New technological advances are allowing home owners to do a lot more with their fireplaces. Darleen Campbell with Gordon’s Fireplace Shop elaborates, “The latest trends seem to be leaning more towards gas and electric fireplaces. There are several options available for each. The modern look is very popular with the linear models rather than the more traditional square shaped fireboxes. Another popular option is gas logs for a home that has an existing fireplace that might need an upgrade.”
As Darleen said, modern fireplaces with crisp lines and glass frames continue to rise in popularity with new homes and redesigned rooms. In the real estate world, we are seeing several new trends emerge this season that are really changing the way people are thinking about fireplaces. Here are just a few:
- The Higher the Better: You can get fireplace television channels or just put a fireplace up on your wall in place of a television. That new technology we discussed is allowing home owners to insert enclosed gas fireplaces anywhere in the house.
- Modern: Linear, clean lines, less metal, more glass – maybe even throw the fireplace right in the middle of the room.
- Gas: Very popular. Flick a switch and you have fire. Cavemen hate us right about now.
- Outdoor retreat: Want to create paradise in your backyard? The right landscaping combined with the right fireplace can pull even the most zombie-like children out into the yard for some family time.
So, as you ponder that new home purchase or existing home remodel, don’t forget to think about the little things. A little thing like a fireplace can turn into a big thing like home satisfaction.
Thank you to Darleen and Gordon’s Fireplace Shop for taking the time to speak with us and providing pictures for this article. Please visit their site at http://gordonsfireplaceshop.net for more information about what they offer.
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