You can consider it an opportunity to add artistic flair to your home! We can certainly give sound advice about the fireplace if you send us the dimensions and possibly a picture.Yes! Your fireplace screen, decorative or otherwise, doesn’t have to feature plain wire mesh. If you are unsure which fireplace screen would fit, you can always contact us (see below).

On our website, it is possible to select fire screens by material, size, and style. Furthermore, you can choose a fine mesh that blocks more cold from the fireplace because the material is more solid. This gives instant atmosphere to the fireplace but is not always suitable as a fireplace screen. You can, therefore, put an English fire guard in front of the fireplace. Since safety is not an issue, you can leave out any screen size and mesh requirements. If the fireplace is bricked up, you can choose a fireplace screen consisting of a panel on legs. Decoration of an unused fireplaceįor an unused fireplace, you can choose any fireplace screen, fire guard, or fender that blends in with the fireplace. A simple fireplace screen can also look beautiful in a richly decorated fireplace. But ultimately this is a matter of taste. Choosing a fireplace screen in the style of the fireplace and of the house is usually a wonderful idea. The first screens in France were Louis XIV and the first fireplace screens in the United Kingdom have the Georgian style. The styles of fireplace screens follow the styles of the fireplace and of the house. Proper style of fireplace screenįireplace screens are basically no older than the 18th century. Therefore, such a screen usually remains in front of the fireplace. However, large screens with a large center panel, especially if it has a door, are often heavy to move and do not look nice right next to the fireplace. So you can put it right next to the fireplace for storage. Ease of storageĬhoose a multi-panel fireplace screen because it folds easily and also looks decorative when folded. Fireplace screens with a small panel are also less heavy. A folding fireplace screen is often lighter than a screen with a large panel and can easily be put away. The screen is then always in front of the fireplace. If there is also a door on the screen, it is extra heavy. Pay attention to the weight of the fireplace screenĪ large screen has the disadvantage of being heavy and difficult to store. This is the case, for example, with a gas fireplace. But if it has a coarse mesh screen, it is only suitable as a fireplace screen if no sparks from the fire can get into the room. A fire guard is designed for this purpose and often blends in nicely with the fireplace. Therefore, choose a fireplace screen that closes or encloses the fire at a distance. But at the same time, keep children and animals at a distance from the fire. Teach children at an early age that fire is dangerous. Keep small children and animals away from fire This is, therefore, not a sustainable choice. Many traditional French fireplace screens have this feature because it has a spacious braided mesh that stops all the sparks. Of course, the mesh should be fine enough to block sparks. The more the mesh is open, the less heat it blocks. The fireplace screen should not block too much heatĬhoose a fireplace screen that does not have too fine and thick a mesh. This is because it gives the impression of a used fireplace. On the other hand, a striking fireplace screen can look great in an unused fireplace. A highly decorated screen stands out more. The degree of decoration of the screen also plays a role. A fireplace screen made of brass often stands out more, especially if it is polished brass. This is usually the case with a dark fireplace screen. It is less noticeable if the screen forms a whole with the fireplace. View of the fireįinding a fireplace screen that does not stand out too much is essential to keep the fire viewable. Also, ensure that the fireplace screen has fine mesh so that no sparks can get through it. For example, our newly handmade screen for our French Model can be extended to up to six panels. In many fireplaces, you can solve this problem with a multi-panel fireplace screen. The fireplace screen must fit properly the width of the fireplace or properly enclose the fire. The size of the inside of the fireplace is also an essential factor. If the height of the fire is higher than 10 cm (3.9'), then you should also adjust the height of the fire screen. If you are stoking up large fires, then it is wise to choose a higher fire screen. This height is sufficient if you stoke moderate fires with dry wood and at a fire height of no more than 10 cm (3.9'). Fireplace screens often have a height of around 50 cm (19.6').