Originally fireplace screens where made with the first purpose of shielding the area directly in front of the fireplace, serving to lessen the chance of fire. Constructed of materials to face up to the acute warmth produced by a wood-burning fireside, how they looked was trivial. Modern hearth screens incorporate the same security features but with the additional advantage of countless designs and styles to compliment your home’s decor and serve as much as a piece of decoration as a safety feature.
Starting from a straightforward one section flat black fireside accessory to hand crafted works of art, fireplace screens incorporate the main trends in home dcor. Giving finishing’s in a variety of polishes such as : copper, bronze iron, satin black, polished brass, pewter, antique brass, natural iron, traditional age and mixtures of assorted materials. Ornamental screens can also be made from stained glass and incorporate complicated cuts and designs looking more of a piece of art than fire screen.
Not limited to merely being a safety accessory, fireplace screens are able to add realism to your gas or electric hearth, completing the look you try to achieve bringing warmth and beauty to your hearth and home. As a final thought when selecting your screen make sure the size you select neither over-powers your hearth distracting from the general look or that it is too small and appears out of kilter. To locate the righ ones be sure to search all the key direct vent gas fireplace and direct vent gas fireplaces manufacturer websites.
