The Advantages & Disadvantages of Corner Fireplaces

Size

• If you put a corner fireplace in your home, an advantage is that it takes up less space than a traditional fireplace. Generally, a corner fireplace is smaller than a traditional fireplace. If you have limited space in your home to begin with, this makes it a better choice for you.

Not The Focal Point

• In some homes, the fireplace and its mantle are the focal point of the room. A disadvantage of corner fireplaces is that they usually are not the focal point of the room. This is because of their smaller size and their placement in the room. However, if you are planning on putting the corner fireplace in a nontraditional room, this might not be of importance to you.

Furniture Arrangement

• Because of the placement of a corner fireplace, it sometimes is difficult to arrange furniture in the room. As a result of this disadvantage, you might prefer to put the corner fireplace in a nontraditional room. The possibilities include bedrooms, dens and dining rooms. It can also be difficult to add a corner fireplace to a room that has built-ins or a lot of doors and windows because of the lack of space.

Easy Installation

• The installation of a corner fireplace often is easier than a traditional fireplace. This is because some corner fireplace models do not need to be vented or have a chimney like traditional fireplaces do. As a result, you can usually add a corner fireplace to an already existing home with minimal wall damage and installation costs.