AROUND THE HOUSE
2. Cast iron fi replace
If your home has cottage style interior decor and finishes, the
design of this heating unit will be perfect for you. These fireplaces
often have subtle motifs or patterns and adorned legs that keep it off
the floor.
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Install one of these if you want the fireplace to be a focal point or
conversation starter. Its ornamental design will draw attention
because it is both classic and nostalgic and some would say, slightly
old-fashioned.
A cast iron stove or fireplace may take longer to heat up, but it will
also hold its heat for much longer.
This type of fireplace is ideal for weekends spent at home because
the unit retains heat long after the fire has been extinguished.
What’s more, you can easily start up the fire again the next morning.
Megamaster Cairo Cast Iron Fireplace - R5499
Products available at your nearest Agrimark
from 20 June - 14 July 2018.
3. Contemporary fi replace
These modern fireplaces have a sleek design and have become
quite a trend over the past few years. Many homeowners prefer these
because they do not take the focus away from the rest of the interior
decor. On the contrary, it adds value to the modern look and feel of a room.
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There are many designs to choose from so you need to have a good
look at the layout and size of the area and the room’s style and
decor before you decide which one to install.
Although these fireplaces are pleasing to the eye, they also deliver
on what they are invented to do – heating up a room. Despite their
clear-cut lines and minimalistic design, they deliver as much heat
as any other.
If you want to make an impact with this kind of fireplace, decorate
the area around it with floor cushions, indoor plants (not too close to
the fireplace) and a storage unit for your beautifully stacked wood.
Homefi res Thorma Skal II Fireplace - R 5499
Products available at your nearest Agrimark
from 20 June - 14 July 2018.
4. A braai fi replace
South Africans are known for their braai obsession. In many cases,
the braai room takes up quite a large portion of the home’s entertain-
ment space. To ensure that the room and the actual fireplace are set up
in a practical way, you need to look at where the room is situated and
how you can improve the flow of the heat to be useful in winter.
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“Braai rooms are ugly” Although this may have been true in the
past, nowadays homeowners take great pride in these areas. The
braai room usually ends up being one of the main traffic areas in
a home. If you have a braai room make sure your utensils, braai
grids, and wood are stored in a practical yet decorative manner. For
example, wood can be neatly stacked in a wooden box or a concrete
container. There are stands available in which wood can easily be
stacked (see product: LK’s fireplace log stand).
A built-in braai usually has a lid that closes and therefore it pro-
vides a great storage space for all your grids.
Clean your braai grid with a half-cut onion or lemon while it’s still
hot to prevent the marinade or fat drippings from sticking to the grid.
Homefi res Economaster 1000 Built In Braai - R4499
LK’s Fireplace Log Stand - R250
Products available at your nearest Agrimark
from 20 June - 14 July 2018.
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