Having an open fire can make a huge difference the warmth and ambience of a room, whether you inherit the fire as you move into a new property or decide to expose an old fireplace as part of your home renovations, there is nothing quite like the smoky aroma, radiant heat and glowing ambience of a real fire to set off your room. However, you will need to carefully select from the range of fire canopies and fire hoods available to ensure you compliment the style of your fire and enhance the look of your room.
Choosing a handmade fireplace canopy will give you greater control over the style and material used as well as helping you to impact on the overall look of the fire. You will need to think about what period the fire reflects, what size the fire is and what overall look you are aiming for in the room itself before you can select suitable fire canopies.
Fire hoods, or canopies as they are more commonly known, do not have a very important functional role to play as most of the gases and smoke from the fire are carried into the inner flue and up the chimney, but their existence is vital to the look of the fire, plus they allow heat from the fire to circulate the room.
Your fire canopy can be constructed out of a range of materials including steel, copper or polished brass. Steel is probably the most popular material for a fire canopy as it compliments a wide variety of styles and finishes but opting for brass or copper can give you a lighter, brighter look even when your fire is not lit as the shiny surface reflects the light in the room.
Steel fire hoods are often used when the canopy needs to be tall, as copper and brass can be overpowering in larger areas. Brass and copper styles tend to be more feminine and decorative to compliment the style and finish of your fireplace.
There are many different styles of fire canopies and fire hoods to choose from and although it is tempting to make that snap decision in the heat of the moment, you are far better to take the time to consider the different materials and designs so that you can get the right fire to match your home.
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