A Fireplace to Suit Every Style

Gone are the days of fireplaces being used simply as a source of warmth. Now, fireplaces are used as a focal point of a room and are used to express an interior designer’s vision. A fireplace can now instantly warm the room with a flick of a switch, add a warm glow and even set the mood. Whether you’re building your dream home, looking to renovate, or browsing through Pinterest for inspiration, you’ll find yourself leaning towards a particular interior design style.

There is a fireplace to suit every style; however, it can be tricky to define exactly what your interior style is and what model would suit that style best.  Regency has taken out the guess work and listed the top 7 interior design styles and paired them with a Regency Fireplace.

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1. Modern Fireplaces

Modern typically refers to clean, crisp lines and the use of natural materials that make up the colour pallet. Modern design has a sense of simplicity in every element, including the furniture. Commonly described as sleek, a modern interior style does not involve a lot of clutter or accessories. Bold colours, that are often primary colours, are used as accents to help break up neutrals to provide focal points – for example, the use of abstract wall art.

Furniture
Furniture is kept to a minimum to create a sense of space and cleanness, straight lines with minimal embellishments. The essence of a modern room includes furniture that is smooth, simple, clean, and has easy geometric shapes.

Colour
Modern spaces are filled with warm and natural neutrals. Subdued colours such as white, beiges, light browns and greys are often used in a modern décor. Some bright colours may be present but are either used as base tones or accent elements.

Regency Recommends
For gas – Regency City Series San Francisco Bay 40
For wood – Regency Montrose with 15mm finishing trim


Pictured above: Regency City Series San Francisco Bay 40 Gas Fireplace

2. Contemporary Fireplaces

People often use the terms contemporary and modern interchangeably when they are actually two different styles. Contemporary differs from modern in that it doesn’t refer to a specific period of time and is constantly evolving. A modern design specifically refers to the design movement that was birthed around the turn of the 20^th century. The contemporary design became popular in the 1970s and was a blend of styles before it became a category of its own. It borrows elements from modernism to postmodernism and is always changing.

A contemporary home focuses on the basics of line, shape and form. Overall, the look is always fresh with open spaces and natural light. Sleek features and clean lines are present without any extravagant elements used to define the space.  

Furniture
Natural coloured fabrics and wood are used - no ruffles or bold patterns are present, but different textures are often seen in a contemporary styled home. Contemporary pieces may concentrate on the form itself and employ geometric elements. A contemporary style loves curves.

Colour
Typically, a contemporary style aims to provide a stark contrast with the use of mainly blacks and whites – although, changing from one extreme to the other on the colour scale is not a problem. Browns, whites and creams are also used and shades of similar colours are often used to create a sense of depth and variety.

Regency Recommends
For gas – Regency GF1500LST Fireplace with black fascia
For wood – Stovax Studio 2 with Steel XS fascia 

Pictured above: Regency GF1500LST Gas Fireplace

3. Minimalist Fireplaces

The term minimalist was influenced by the simplicity of Japanese design, in which the principle is less is more. This design focuses on essential elements and empty space to make a statement. Minimalism is ultimately defined by a sense of functionality and ultra-clean lines. Although, minimalism showcases functional design, it is not just about a plain white box or cool ultramodern space. A minimalist design can artistically express functionality and a simplified way to live. The hallmark of minimalist interior design is the elimination of clutter and extraneous objects.

Furniture
Items are simple and often serve for multiple functions, only essential pieces are present in rooms with basic shapes and a neat design. Crisp lines and well-placed rectangle shapes can be used to create sense of order. Streamlined furniture gives you more space in even the smallest rooms.

Colour
Colour combinations are kept to a minimum in order to enhance the serene and balanced environment. Colour is used sparingly, using black, white, and primary colours. Colours are solid with no pattern, while white is predominantly used with a few other greys and monochromatic times. Pops of colour and layers of textures work well in any minimalist space.

Regency Recommends
For gas – Regency City Series New York View 40
For wood – Regency Berwick Wood Fire