There are multitudinous papers about how to measure a fireplace screen. There do not feel to be numerous papers that address how to choose a Fireplace Screen to fit a particular size room. Try these suggestions to find the right fire screen for your size room.
To measure for a fireplace screen, measure the range and height of the opening of the fireplace. Next, determine the size fireplace screen demanded to cover the gap. A fire screen is measured by height and range from the axes with the fire screen laid flat. However, you’ll need to allow a minimum of six new elevations on each side to allow for the fold back to the fireplace, If you want to use a folding firescreen. However, it’ll need to be fitted to the inside measures of your opening, If you’re using a mesh fire screen. A single panel or flat fire screen can exceed the standards of the fireplace opening in height and range, as asked.
How big is the room with the fireplace? This is important in choosing the type of fire screen you’ll want. What do you want to punctuate? Do you want to punctuate the fireplace as the center of focus in the room? Do you want to minimize attention to the fireplace in order to make the room appear larger? Do you want to punctuate and direct attention to the fireplace but have a small space? All of these can be fulfilled with the correct fire screen.
The result starts with the size of the room and the seating or discussion areas in relation to the fireplace.
For a large room with several discussion areas, try these suggestions.
Be sure the closest seating area is at least six bases down from the Fireplace Screen.
Use a triple Fireplace screen to draw the room closer and make it feel a little more intimate.
Use a flat single panel Fire screen to make the room feel bigger and make the fireplace feel lower.
Use a stained glass or beveled glass triple fireplace screen to draw further attention toward the fireplace. This will bring the room in near and feel more intimate. Don’t use a flat single-pane stained glass or beveled glass fire screen with an active hot fire. The heat may beget the solder that holds the glass pieces together to heat and soften. This could damage your fireplace screen. Use caution with the three or four-fold stained glass defenses. Don’t make a fire too big.
For a small room with one primary seating area, try these suggestions
Be sure the seating area is a minimum of six bases from the fire screen.
Use a flat single-panel fire screen to maximize the size of the room.
Use an ornamental black wrought iron screen to draw attention to the fireplace while not dwindling the size of the room.
Use andirons in lieu of a log grate. This will draw the bystander’s eyes further into the fireplace without using any outside space.
An old word says,” Measure doubly. Cut formerly.” Take your time to measure and arrange cabinetwork before opting for the right fireplace screen to fit the room.