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7 Ways To Enjoy Home's Fireplace Next Winter

Who doesn’t love the crackle of a roaring fire on a chilly day? With fall settling in and winter coming our way, it’s time to get cozy by home’s fireplace again. After all, who wouldn’t love to curl up with a hot cup of cocoa and a blanket, watching flames dance until their warmth fills the room? To help you enjoy this wonderful feature in your home more often, here are some clever ways to use your fireplace next winter.

Decorate with fireplace accessories

A fireplace is such a beautiful centerpiece of your home that decorating around it is easy. From mantel decorations to subway tiles, you can make the fireplace itself a conversation piece. If you have a gas fireplace, you can also select decorative accessories that sit on its mantel, including candles, plates, and picture frames. If you have an electric fireplace, you can add a decorative fireplace screen or clock to make the area more functional. Some other ideas for decorating around your fireplace include arranging plants on the mantle, displaying photographs on the mantel (especially photos of loved ones who aren’t with you during the colder months), and adorning the fireplace with seasonal decors such as garlands, wreaths, and candles. If you have a fireplace in your living room, you can also try bringing in a coffee table or some other type of furniture to put in front of it to create a more cozy and inviting space.

Enjoy Your Fireplace To Heat Your Home

If you have an electric fireplace, you can use it to heat your living room or other areas of your home. Just turn on the heat function, and as the warm air rises, it will circulate throughout the room. If you have a gas fireplace, it can also be used to heat your home. The best way to do this is with a fireplace insert or a fireplace fan. You can also temporarily close the damper in your fireplace as well. If you want to enjoy the heat from your fireplace with the ambiance of a fire, you can also put a fireplace log in your fireplace. Enjoy the scent of these fireplace logs while getting the warmth from a real fire without having a messy fireplace afterward.

Host a Movie Night

If you have kids or some younger friends who might enjoy spending time by the fireplace, consider having a movie night by the fire. Pick out your favorite dvds, cuddle up on the couch with blankets, and enjoy a warm beverage while you watch. If you have kids, you can also try to get them interested in building a small fire in your fireplace. It’s a great science experiment, and they can find out how fireworks and learn how to properly use fire since they won’t have access to matches or lighters. If you have younger children, though, you’ll probably want to keep the fire contained in the fireplace itself, as it’s much safer than an open fire. To do so, you can build small fires in the fireplace with special fire starter cubes or kindling.

Go For an Afternoon Hike

If you’re ready for some fun in the sun, try going for an afternoon hike when the weather is warm and the leaves are falling. Once you’re done, you can build a fire in your fireplace for some indoor fun. You can also bring back some pine needles, dry leaves, or other natural materials to place in your fireplace to create some indoor ambiance. If you don’t have a fireplace, you can also visit a local fireplace store to enjoy the scent of the wood burning in their fireplaces.

Turn on The Stove and Cuddle Up With a Book

If you’re looking for a more low-key way to enjoy the warmth of your fireplace, pick up a book and cuddle up near your fireplace with a blanket. Just place a pot on the stove and turn on the heat, letting it radiate throughout your home to keep you warm and cozy. You can also turn on the stove to create a warm, relaxing environment for studying or writing. If you want to create a romantic setting for two, you can turn on the stove with a dim light or candle nearby for a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

Spend more time with your family

These are just some of the things you can do with your own fireplace. Life can often be so hectic that generating memories gets put on the back burner. An open flame feature gives a grounded, simple approach to slow down and indulge in those wonderful moments with your friends and family. So assemble your loved ones, start a pleasant dialogue, and start making memories!

Wrap Yourself in a Blanket and Read by The Fire

If you’re looking for an easy, relaxing way to enjoy your fireplace, you can pick out your favorite blanket and read a book or magazine by the fireplace. You can also build a fire to create more ambiance for your reading area. If you have kids, encourage them to do the same thing, whether they’re reading or just using the fireplace to relax and escape the day’s stress.

Conclusion

The home’s fireplace is a classic feature that should be used throughout the year, not just in the winter. Whether guests are over or you just want to cozy up with a warm beverage, there are many ways to enjoy a fireplace more. From decorating around the fireplace to enjoying the heat, there are so many ways to use a fireplace even if there isn’t snow on the ground. Still, nothing quite beats curling up next to a roaring fire on a cold day. 

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