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Coordinated Hearth Products will Make Your Fireplace the Focus of Any Room

By nature, fire places draw attention to a specific area, which is a reason why traditionally the hearth is a gathering spot for so many people. The addition of some wall sconces on each side of the mantle is a great way to further focus attention to the fireplace. However for a really unified look that makes the fireplace mantle the focus of any room, try using coordinated fireplace hearth accessories made of complementary building materials and accenting. Log holders, accessories, rugs, fire place screens, and wood baskets can all be coordinated to complement the hearth space and make it the envy of friends and family.

Screens for the Fireplace

While we all like to unwind and rest next to the fireplace after working all day, the fact is that our hearth space is a very dangerous placeparticularly for those of us with children! Gases that are trapped inside the wood might cause embers to fly out of your fireplace. Fireplace screens are important to protecting your home and family from the dangers of flying embers. They're important, but when they are correctly coordinated with your decor, fire screens can add a differentiating sense of personality and design to the room. So while you can get the basic screen to serve as a protection for your loved ones and house, you can also match and coordinate the design features with the other decorative elements in the room for a more distinctive and complete look. In that sense, fireplace screens are decorations in their own right.

Wood Holders and Log Baskets

Keep your firewood stored nicely with a log basket or log holder. These common accessories for the hearth usually appear to be more ornamental than practical, and many people use them to store their magazines. But you shouldn't ever undervalue the functionality of the wood basket. Face it, if you're lighting a real wood fire, where are you planning to store the firewood for the evening? Wood holders have a built in handle so you can take them to your wood pile for an easy refill if necessary. Log holders generally have a removable tote made of thick fabric or leather that can also be used to simply move your logs from the wood pile to the log holder. Coordinate and match the design and finish with the other fireplace accessories for a complete look.

Fireplace Tools

What fireplace wouldn't look complete with some fireplace tools neatly set on the side? Although there are many who use them as a decorative and ornamental element in the room, a good set of fireplace tools is one of the most important accessories especially if you plan on burning a real wood fire in your fireplace. In general, a set of fireplace tools come with a broom, a poker, a shovel, and tongs. Everything you need to keep the fire going and wood debris off the hearth. Keep in mind, though, that not all fireplace tool sets are created equal. You will find a huge variety of prices, styles, materials, and finishes. If you are searching for a fireplace tool set that's tough and will last years and years, then a wrought iron or brass set will be the way to go. Once you've made a decision about the quality you want, then choose a finish that complements the rest of your fireplace decor.

Firebacks

Even though firebacks were used during the 18th century in North America, they were actually a European invention with roots dating much further back. Of course, in both the Old and New World, the popularity of firebacks faded to all except collectors and true fireplace enthusiasts. Although with heating prices raising to record breaking levels, people are not only looking to derive more of their heating needs from secondary sources like hearths, and they're also searching for the most effective fireplace available. Cast-iron firebacks are made of cast iron and retain heat (and as a result provide the room with heat) for hours after a fire has burned out.

Fireplace Candelabras

Forget wood...bring life to your fireplace with fireplace candelabras! When lit, a fireplace candelabra creates the warm flickering glow that you would usually get from a real wood fire but without all the hassle. Put it behind a stained glass fireplace screen and enjoy as the the charming colors come to life! Even in the months of summer, wrought iron fireplace candle holders add a warm flickering glow to the fireplace and stand alone as a decorative feature in its own right. They're also a low-cost solution for those that have an unattractive and nonfunctional fireplace. Simply put the fireplace candelabra in the opening and position your choice of colored or perfumed candles, and viola - a makeover for your fireplace in just minutes.

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