If you’re building a new home or if you’re looking at improving or redecorating your existing home, you might be considering installing a fireplace. We think that’s a great idea! To help you with your decision we’ve come up with a list of five reasons to add a fireplace to your home.
Price
Installing a fireplace probably isn’t as expensive as you think it might be. There are several different styles of fireplaces that lend themselves to different installation situations. If you’re starting from the ground up you can add any type of fireplace to your plans with relative ease. If you’ve got limited space you can still install something that’s affordable and great looking.
Aesthetics
There’s nothing like sitting in front of a warm fire on a chilly evening. A fireplace becomes a focal point, a gathering place and an entertainment piece all in one. If you’re looking to create a special ambiance in your house there’s nothing like a fireplace to make it so. And although it’s extra special during holidays and when guests are visiting, a fireplace is a year round appliance.
Heat
Installing a fireplace can significantly bring down your heating costs. Adding a wood burning stove designed to provide the maximum amount of heat will decrease your reliance on gas and electricity. Consider installing it in a place in your house that’s consistently cold or alternatively place it in the room that you use most often. A well positioned fireplace can significantly reduce the workload of your furnace and central heating system.
Property Value
Just like adding glass railings to your stairs, fireplaces are an attractive bonus to prospective home buyers. Having one in your house will most definitely increase your property value. A fireplace not only adds elegance to a house, it allows a prospective buyer to foresee savings on future heating bills. In general, houses with fireplaces will sell for more compared to similar dwellings without.
Choice
As mentioned in the first point of this article, there are many different types of fireplaces available these days. If you’re not the type to enjoy chopping wood you might benefit from a gas fireplace. Maybe an electric fireplace would suit your home better. If you have the belief that all fireplaces are dirty and sooty, it’s time to see what today’s market offers – you might be very surprised.