The majority of homes in the UK are equipped with wooden fireplaces or stoves. The setup gives the house a character by creating an ambience and appeal of the rustic countryside. Wood fireplaces are beautiful; however, you can consider upgrading them for a refreshed look. If the system gets old, more dirt gets generated. There is the chance of potential fire, which is a huge risk. Eventually, it reduces the overall appearance of the room. 

You can replace the fireplace, which is expensive. The better alternative is to upgrade it by consulting a reputable supplier of fireplaces in Mansfield. They provide complete fireplace systems and accessories as per the client’s requirement.   

Redesigning the Old Wood Fireplace 

Installing the fireplace mantle  

This is one of the most accessible and most convenient options. It renders the space a fresh and modern outlook. Besides, it also provides an architectural anchor to the room. You can purchase the fireplace mantle kits from a reputable manufacturer. You can assemble them easily; besides, they are cost-effective too. You can consider salvaging the authentic fireplace mantle, which was previously discarded. The mantle gives the new surface a decorative and artistic finish. Trust me; the possibilities are endless.  

Installing a gas fireplace 

You can shift to the use of gas logs which are safe and effective. The experts will install vented gas logs in the actual fireplace. You can leave the damper open to create a route for the gas emissions. Fuel-burning is not clean and suitable for the air. However, in the vented gas fireplace, the flames dance around the logs, wrap up and enfold them. This way, it devours the real wood itself.  

Updating the exteriors  

Modernising the fireplace also means upgrading the exteriors. This is the quickest possible way of bringing change. Whether you have the wood-burning fireplace built into the wall or a free-standing one, you can consider adding elements to the exterior.  

Here we have discussed a few ideas for you. 

• Painting the brick 
• Adding the stone masonry 
• Tiling the exteriors 
• Installing the wooden overlay and painting it to add a pop of colour   
• Adding a concrete exterior  
• Installing bricks over steel burning wooden stoves  
• Choosing dimensional panels to attract attention  

Maintaining the damper 

Homes with a wood-burning fireplace have a damper on the chimney. It is a small cast iron door that the experts install right above the fire, leading to the chimney. It operates with an attached handle, and you can control the airflow in and out. Besides, you can also control the size and heat of the blaze.  

At Peak Fireplace, you can buy a range of high-quality modern fireplaces, chambers, stoves and accessories. We sell wood-burning stoves, multi-fuel and electric stoves as per the customer’s necessity. You can browse through the items by visiting the showroom too.