Once you understand the purpose of having your custom home’s fireplace, that often affects other decisions, too.
Most people consider a fireplace the heart of their homes; it represents warmth to a family’s meaningful gatherings and celebrations. For this reason, you may spend plenty of time working with Robin Ford Building to make the right decisions regarding your custom home’s fireplace. Consider the following questions to ask yourself.
What Fireplace Style Do I Want?
You want your fireplace’s style to complement your home’s interior aesthetic and architectural style. Start this process by collecting inspirational images and collaborating with our home-building company to ensure we match your home’s and fireplace’s style. Examples include square, linear, and custom fireboxes.
How Much Will I Be Using My Custom Fireplace?
In Maryland, a fireplace is typically needed to provide heat to our homes during the winter months. Some homeowners may even desire a fireplace to improve their home resale value. Once you understand the purpose of having your custom home’s fireplace, that often affects other decisions, too. They include:
- Provide an anchor to your space
- Serve as a focal point
- Enhance resale value
- Using your custom home’s fireplace frequently
Where Should I Build My Custom Fireplace?
Because your custom home’s fireplace is expensive, you will want to build it in an area where you will receive optimal enjoyment and use. The most prevalent location for a fireplace is often in the living room so it can be enjoyed regularly and provide a cozy refuge during the winter months and holidays.
How Much Effort Do I Want to Spend on Maintaining My Fireplace?
This question is a big one for our busy homeowners. They usually want to reduce maintenance time so they can enjoy their fireplace. When it comes to maintenance, wood-burning fireplaces require plenty of time, money, and energy to ensure they are safe for your home. On the other hand, gas-burning fireplaces only require their vent pipes inspected yearly to ensure no debris buildup or any connections or valves are leaking.
What Should be My Budget for My Fireplace?
Robin Ford Building will provide guidance on this such as how much you should budget for the finish selections. This way, you can make the best selections possible to fit within your custom home’s fireplace budget, fulfill your purpose for the fireplace, and enhance your interior design.
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