The Significance of the Modern Fireplace

Fireplaces are at the top of many homebuyers’ lists, and they’re often at the top of the list of homeowners who don’t have a fireplace. Why are fireplaces so magical and coveted?

Doodlebuggers Fireplace, Grill & Outdoor Store of Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, would like to explore with you some of the reasons why almost everyone loves a fireplace.

Supplemental heating

An obvious reason for the popularity of fireplaces across Florida and the rest of the U.S. is that they provide an excellent source of supplemental heat. Granted, in Florida, creating high volumes of warmth isn’t a major objective during most winters, but even when we want to “take the chill off,” a good fireplace is the perfect quick solution.

Manufactured fireplaces come in a range of BTU outputs, making it easy to bring home one that’s the right size to meet your heating requirements.

But fireplaces go way beyond warmth and comfort.

The flair of design

Today’s fireplaces are made to fit your home’s décor, whether it’s on the traditional and rustic side or full of contemporary, progressive design elements.

You can purchase fireplaces in large or small sizes. Some are made to be placed high on a wall; others are built to be used by two adjoining rooms. A wide range of finishes and unique design styles are available to match your decorative tastes.

Hundreds of years ago, fireplaces were crude structures and not very safe. Their only purpose was to heat a living space. Nowadays, we consider fireplaces to be pivotal interior design pieces, not just heaters.

Fireplace design accents

Along with the fireplace itself, you have plenty of ways to create and spruce up a hearth area so that it presents the perfect visual:

• Handsome mantel for displaying artwork, antiques, portraits, seasonal décor and more
• Illustrious fireplace surrounds made of stone, brick, wood and other attractive materials
• Elegant raised hearth
• A set of beautiful fireplace tools
• Quirky log-storage receptacles

A mood-maker

Fireplaces set the mood and create ambience for everything you do in your room. Get-togethers, parties, fancy dinners, recreation and basic kicking back are all more enjoyable when backdropped by a beautiful roaring fireplace.

Even when the fireplace isn’t in use, just the fact it’s there makes people feel warm and cozy. It’s an integral part of the room and will make itself known at all times.

Types of fireplace systems

Modern fireplaces are made to run on gas (or propane), wood, pellets or electricity. Some gas fireplaces require no venting; others require space for the vent pipe to exit the home.

Manufactured wood-burning fireplaces are drafted through a “chase,” which is built against the home on the other side of the wall from the fireplace.

A fireplace insert is a gas or wood unit that is placed into the firebox of an existing fireplace, usually a traditional masonry fireplace. Inserts provide much greater heat and efficiency than an “open” fireplace and look beautiful while doing it.

Is it time to bring a new fireplace into your world?

Doodlebuggers is here to help you shop for and select the ideal fireplace for your home. Our expert staff will work with you every step of the way, from checking out the latest and greatest models in our showrooms to professionally installing your new appliance.

Visit us:

In Pensacola, FL: 7555 Highway 98 West, Suite A

In Destin, FL: 36054 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #100

We’re also available by phone to answer your questions. Give us a call, or reach out with our contact form.