Find the Perfect Fireplace for Your New Home with These 5 Questions

You have decided to include a fireplace in your new home – congratulations! Adding a fireplace not only creates a warm and inviting environment, it can also decrease your heating costs during Tennessee’s cold winter months and increase the resale value of your home. But where do you start?

Here are the steps you need to take to get the right fireplace for your new construction.

With thousands of fireplace styles to choose from, the task of picking one out can be daunting! Start by asking yourself these five questions to help narrow it down:

1. What room will house your fireplace?

Fireplaces can now be installed in any and every room in the house! An outdoor or bathroom fireplace (yes, people do that) may need an exterior finish that will endure the humidity of Tennessee summers and long soaks in the tub.

Knowing whether you’ll be installing your fireplace on an interior or exterior wall will make an impact on the fireplace you choose as well. Proper venting is needed to install a gas fireplace, but an electric fireplace can be installed anywhere and simply needs a power source to create a beautiful flame.

2. Will you install a fireplace for looks or functionality? Or both?

Once you know where you’ll be installing your new fireplace, thinking about what you want to get out of your fireplace is an important step. Warming a basement rec room or outside living area may require more heat, or BTU’s, than a smaller space such as a bedroom or office.

On the other hand, watching a dancing flame while eating dinner may not require any heat at all. Also, innovations in technology now allow added functionality by allowing you to control your fireplace from your phone or smart device.

3. Which fireplace style best fits your home?

Think about the type of style your home will be decorated and start there. If you have contemporary fixtures, your fireplace should probably follow suit. Deciding if you want your fireplace to be a focal point or an accent in the room is also important. A see-through fireplace is a great option if you want to enjoy your fireplace in two adjacent rooms.

4.  How will you finish the wall around your fireplace?

Choosing the fireplace for your new home is just the beginning. You’ll still need to pick out the wall and hearth (or bottom shelf) finishes (such as brick) that is typically installed. In addition, you may want to install a mantle to create that true hearth experience, allowing a place to hang those festive stockings during the holidays!

5. Find out what’s trending

Pinterest and Instagram are great sources of inspiration and ideas. But sometimes it’s nice to know what other people near you area choosing. We’ve put together an article that shows hot trends in fireplace design in the Chattanooga area.

 

 

 

 

 

We also love to help home owners and contractors pick out the right fireplace. Stop into our showrooms in Hixson & Cleveland, Tennessee to see working models burning. Sometimes you have to see in person to make a decision, and we definitely recommend taking the time to come look and learn.

We Work with Home Owners & Contractors

Most who are building a new home hire a building contractor who orchestrates all aspects of construction. Some homeowners prefer to have a more hands-on approach.

Hearthside Hearth & Home works with both you and your builder to ensure the right fireplace is selected for the room, the necessary venting and electrical is properly installed, and the overall project goes as planned.

We contract with capable installers and technicians who handle all aspects of fireplace installation including inspections, masonry and electrical work. This allows your building contractor to entrust the job is being done to your satisfaction.

After the Build

After your new home is built, regular inspections and maintenance are essential to the safety and efficiency of your fireplace. Don’t forget to schedule annual service to keep your fireplace running as new as the day your new home was built!

We at Hearthside Hearth & Home wish you all the best as you start the exciting endeavor of building a new home in the Chattanooga area (or beyond)!

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