How to Modernize Your Living Room with a Fireplace Replacement

Usually, the fireplace is the center of home life where the family meets, visitors enjoy themselves and common experiences feel more special. If you think your fireplace is old, wastes energy, or just doesn't fit with your home's style anymore, you should consider an upgrade. A fireplace replacement not only revitalizes your living room but also improves energy efficiency, safety, and even your home's value.  

Here at Fireside, we help people find and install the best fireplace for their homes. If you're considering upgrading your fireplace, this guide covers all the details from the start of the process to the finishing touches, so you get a home you'll love for a long time.  

Primary Benefits of Replacing an Old Fireplace  

Homeowners consider fireplace replacement for many reasons. There are times when it's all about how a room looks: a dated fireplace can make your whole living room look older. At times, carrying out repairs just isn't enough, since older buildings might be less energy-efficient, less comfortable or unsafe.  

Switching out your fireplace comes with many benefits:  

• Modern design: Bring a stylish and trendy centerpiece into your modern space  
• You'll save energy:Modern fireplaces are built to maintain heat and spread it more evenly  
• Safer models: Advanced safety features and reliable vents are features found in current models  
• Convenience: It's easy to use a gas or electric fireplaces 
• Improving the home's value: A stylish fireplace can be a big reason why buyers are interested in a house  

Regardless of your motivation, a fireplace replacement is an investment that adds beauty, comfort, and long-term value to your home.  

Things You Need to Consider in Project Planning  

At Fireside, we take our clients through a detailed series of steps to help them create the best result. It's good to consider the main aspects of your project before you start shopping for your new fireplace.  

Project Type:  

• Are you changing your wood-burning fireplace into a gas insert?  
• Are you putting in a new fireplace or gas stove in your home?  
• Are you changing out the fireplace or pellet stove in your living room?  

When you know exactly what the project includes, it's easier to choose the right products and design.  

Fuel Type 

Choosing what type of fuel to use is one of the biggest decisions you'll face:  

• Gas fireplaces: They use little energy, are very simple to operate and don't need much upkeep  
• Wood fireplaces:Many homeowners enjoy the classic sound and smell that come from wood fireplaces  
• Electric fireplaces: You can install electric fireplaces quickly and easily  
• Pellet stoves: Firing up a pellet stove is efficient and safe for the environment  

Take into account how you live, the upkeep you want, and the mood you want to set.  

Room Size and Layout  

When shopping for a fireplace, the size of your living room, the height of your ceiling, and the layout are all important. When you measure your room, you'll know the fireplace you pick will heat it as it should and won't look too big or small in the space.  

How to Measure for your Fireplace Conversion  

If you're converting an existing wood-burning fireplace to a gas model, accurate measurements are essential for a smooth fireplace replacement process. This is the information Fireside's team usually looks for:  

• How high the opening at the front goes as it faces you  
• How wide is the front side of the fireplace opening?  
• Width from back-to-back of the firebox  
• How far the firebox opens from the front to the back  

Doing these measurements first helps us pick the ideal insert and prevent expensive problems during setup.  

How to Pick the Perfect Design for Your Modern Living Room  

Modernizing your living room with a fireplace replacement means choosing a design that complements your home's look and enhances your personal style. The company has various fireplace styles that fit either a contemporary or a rustic look.  

Some popular fireplace designs are:  

• Linear Gas Fireplaces: This type has a long, simple design that matches today's modern houses  
• New Spin on a Classic: Inserts that work with gas or electricity, but have fresh mantels, tiled surrounds or stonework to match the style of a modern house  
• Floor-to-ceiling designs: Stretching the fireplace materials from floor to ceiling makes the fireplace a more impressive architectural point  
• Frameless models: Getting rid of the traditional mantel or frame helps a fireplace fit seamlessly into any modern space  
• Custom surrounds: You can connect your entire room if you choose marble, black steel, shiplap or reclaimed wood for the surrounding material of your fireplace  

Why Choose Fireside for Your Fireplace Replacement?  

Fireplace choice and installation are at the heart of what we do at Fireside. Our customers put their faith in us because we use a combination of:  

• We know our products well and carry the newest brands and designs  
• We make sure the fireplace we design is a perfect fit for your room and how you live  
• Expert, accredited installers will handle your project from the time you discuss it until it is complete  
• We make sure you know what's going on at every point  

When you sign up for Fireside, you're going beyond a new fireplace to a whole new home feeling.  

Design a Living Room That You'll Enjoy  

Upgrading your living room with a fireplace replacement is one of the most rewarding home improvements you can make. If you're switching an old wood fireplace, installing something fresh or updating an old model, Fireside is ready to help from start to finish.  

Today's fireplaces look great, operate efficiently, and are simple to use, which means your living room is both comfortable and stylish all the time. If you're ready to explore your fireplace replacement options, contact Fireside today for a consultation and take the first step toward a more modern, beautiful home.