Use a material that matches the existing fireplace.
What size fireplace for my room.
The great room that the fireplace will be built in is 16 feet wide by 25 feet deep 400 sq ft with 10 ceilings.
The key to the correct proportion is to size your mantel or wall finish first and then work backwards.
I d hoped to have as big a fireplace as possible up to 60 wide.
Measure the mantel to extend 3 inches longer than the firebox.
A very important factor when deciding what fireplace to buy is the size of your room.
A small room can be described as that with less than 300 square feet while anything above this may be considered big.
I checked out your specifications page and was hoping for some advice regarding fireplace size.
Stone is the high end option.
Match the room decor and install safely.
Installing a big fireplace in a small room would lead to overheating of the room.
The dimensions for a small room are 1 30 of the total rooms square feet to be used as the fireplace opening.
When choosing your fireplace it is vital that you remember that size of the room and size of the unit does matter.
Elegant wood mantels with carvings are the mid range option.
Look for a mantel that works well with the room size décor and your fireplace style.
I had another question regarding fireplace size.
The size of the room is an important criterion regarding this major purchase.
Mdf or medium density fiberboard looks like wood but is a non combustible mantel option.
Calculate how many btus you need to heat a room or even a house with a wood burning pellet or gas fireplace insert or stove.
This article will give you an advise on how to measure your room and where to find a help.
A 36 or 42 fireplace opening width is more common but you need to assume about 18 on each side for a typical non combustible surround and wood mantel 24 on each side for something more grand.
Size a fireplace mantel to a room based on the materials in the mantel design the measurements of the fireplace and the room s decor choices.
Electric stoves gas fires or wood burning fireplace will fit your room easily if you know the size of your room.
However the most important aspect to consider in order to optimize your fireplace s efficiency is its power its capacity to heat expressed in btu.