Tips for choosing the right Fireplace for an older home

Older properties boast an entirely unique style, brimming with charm and character. And the perfect touch to a cosy period home? A roaring fire. 

As beautiful as they are, older homes can often be particularly cold, as the builders obviously didn’t have access to the same insulation technologies that we have today. As a result, nowhere is a good fireplace more important than in these period properties.

If you own an older property, you’ll undoubtedly want to retain its authentic and timeless style. But, you’ll almost certainly want to upgrade its utilities a bit.

So, how do you strike the right balance between retaining an older property’s charm, and keeping your living areas warm and enjoyable to be in?

Here at the Rotherham Fireplace Centre, we’ve asked the experts, and shared their advice below – keep reading to find their top tips for choosing the best fireplace for an older home.

 

Know your time periods

At Rotherham Fireplace Centre, we work with Cast Tec, a talented fireplace design company that offers reproduction fireplaces in a wide range of traditional styles. These Fireplaces have a high level of fuel efficiency that the modern marketplace demands.

They specialise in Victorian Fireplaces, Georgian Fireplaces, Cast Iron Stoves, and the arched inserts that you typically see in traditional cast iron fireplaces.

So, if you know what time period your property was built in, then you can choose a traditional style of fireplace that matches this. This is a great way to ensure your new fireplace seamlessly ties in to the style of the rest of your property.

Look for original property features

If you don’t know the period of your property (or aren’t a fan of the interior design that was popular at that time) then choose a fireplace model that matches other features of your home.

These could be, for example, chimneys, beams, rafters, external walls or windows.

Research fireplace restoration

Why are you searching for a new fireplace? If it’s because your old one isn’t working as it should, then don’t book a replacement just yet.

A fireplace repair professional may be able to help you restore your old fireplace back to its former glory.

Add ornamental details

Reproduction fireplaces are available in an exceptional range of styles, and can be made to a stunning degree of quality. This gives you extensive flexibility, and allows you to choose a really stand-out fireplace that perfectly compliments your property.

So, if the sleek, minimalist approach doesn’t quite fit the vibe of your home, then choose an ornate fireplace with ornamental details.

Old meets new

Or, if you own a period property, but your interior is to a more modern taste, then choose a fireplace that matches that!

When done with care, a modern interior can look incredibly chic within a period property. As long as the colours all work together, and the interior pieces work in unison, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t refresh your property with a new look.

Here at the Rotherham Fireplace Centre, we offer an extensive range of reproduction fireplaces, catering to every taste, style and aesthetic imaginable.

Our wide variety of traditional fireplaces still come in multi-fuel, wood burner, gas and electric options – so you’ll never have to sacrifice style for quality. If you’d like to find out more about our range of fireplaces for older homes, don’t hesitate to contact our team.