Fire Place Screens – How to Choose the Right One  

A fireplace not only adds warmth to your home but also beauty and elegance. If you are lucky enough to have one in your home then you should also be aware of the importance of securing it with a fireplace screen. Fire place screens are available in various styles, materials and finishes with different features to suit any type of fireplace and décor.

Fireplace screens are essential as they prevent flying embers and debris from landing on your carpet and also act as a barrier to keep away your children and pets from venturing into the dirty fireplace.

The right type of fireplace screen will not only safeguard your home from the heat source in the fireplace, but will also enhance the beauty of your home and the fireplace itself. With the abundance of choice available in fire place screens, choosing the right one can be quite a challenge. Here are some useful tips to help you make the right choice.

Typically fireplace screens are available in single, 3 or 4 panels. Each type of screen in turn is available in different materials, styles and finishes from which you can choose one that is just right for your fireplace and at the same time blends well with your home décor.

Style: Though there are numerous styles available, the most common type of styles that one finds include traditional, ornate and contemporary. While traditional fireplace screens are simple and elegant with minimum detailing, ornate screens are flashy with intrinsic designs and are decorative pieces by themselves. Contemporary fire place screens on the other hand are sleek and simple and can grace any fireplace with aplomb.

Material and Finish: From solid brass screens to ornate stained glass, fireplace screens are available in various materials and a variety of finishes like bronze, brass, gold, black, silver, copper, pewter and even in multicolor. The choice of material and finish depends on your preference, existing home décor and of course, your budget.

You can choose fire place screens that can be folded for easy storage when you don’t use the fireplace or you can decide to choose a more permanent model that cannot be moved once fixed to the fireplace. These fixed fireplace screens with doors for easy access might provide better safety if you have small kids or pets in your home.

Whatever type of fireplace screen you decide to purchase make sure to choose one that serves it purpose and suits your style and needs.