Decorative Fireplace Screens

Fireplaces used to be a necessity in each and every home. With the technological advances over the course of time, these functional pieces actually serve no purpose. Today homes are heated using the other means and the good old fireplace has been put to rest in most homes.

However, the fireplaces did not simply function to heat homes. They served another valuable purpose as well. The fireplaces also functioned as décor for the home and many homeowners are looking to faux fireplaces to capture the classic style associated with the home heating devices.

When considering the faux form of the outdated heating appliance, I wanted to find something that really worked in our home. Although I am quite fond of our faux unit that we selected and installed, I am even happier with the decorative fireplace screen we chose to pull the whole look together.

The decorative fireplace screen was a little pricy because I opted for stained glass. Tiffany lamps and stained glass art have always been very appealing to me. My grandfather worked with stained glass during his twilight years and created a few objects that I cherish. We chose to incorporate the stained glass into the room and found that the best way to do this was through a decorative fireplace screen.

Stained glass is a trend that is gaining popularity in the designs and this is almost disheartening for me. I like the idea of having a unique piece that no one else owns. This is especially so because of my association with stained glass and my grandfather. I wanted the decorative fireplace screen to be as unique as he was. With his original stained glass artwork in the backdrop it actually is quite unusual.

The stained glass is a great feature because it sets off a beautiful display of light when candles are placed behind the decorative fireplace screen. This creates movement and texture in the room and the play of shadows on the walls is magnificent.
Ironically, decorative fireplace screens were originally created to function as a safety device for the natural dangers associated with burning wood indoors. The screens were used to keep sparks from flying out into the room. This function is not utilized in many decorative fireplace screens today.

Even though the equipment is not used as a safety measure it does provide a great function. Decorative fireplace screens are, well, decorative. They embellish the fireplace and create a focal point for the room. They serve as a final touch for the element whether it actually heats the home if whether it beautifies the home.