Accessories you need for an indoor fireplace

A working fireplace is something of a work of art in itself, and the majority of people in 2022 who are having a home makeover are looking to have these historic and striking items fitted or restored in their homes.

However, having a working fireplace in your home does require a bit of knowledge on how to maintain it and will also require you to purchase a few accessories. This will also ensure that the fire itself is maintained and that the hearse and mantle do not become damaged through regular use. So, without further ado, if you intend to have an indoor fireplace fitted any time soon, here are five key accessories you will need.

Screen or guard

A screen or a guard is an obvious accessory that anybody with an indoor fireplace should have – it is essential for ensuring that the fireplace is safe. It also stops embers from spitting into the rest of the room, thus reducing the risk of the fire spreading.

It's also an essential item if you have young children or pets, as it prevents them from being able to get too close to the fire. Plus, a screen or guard can be more than a mere fire and debris block; they can be an attractive design feature in your home too. Fireplace and accessory specialists like stonewoods.co.uk have heaps of different styles available, so you can beautifully incorporate your screen or guard into the aesthetic of your interiors.

Pokers and tongs

You will also need tools for an indoor fireplace to ensure the firewood burns properly and to keep the fireplace clean afterwards. These will involve pokers to prop the logs and to stoke the fire, as well as tongs so you can add additional wood without harming yourself or others.

A bellow is also useful if you don't have a built-in vent to get some air into the fire, and you may also need to invest in a shovel and broom for cleaning ash from the hearth.

Ash bucket

An ash bucket is important and needs to be made of metal. This is because it will be required to hold hot ashes and embers, so you do not want one made from plastic or wood. It will also need to have a tightly fitting lid so that the ashes won't spill all over the carpet if it is accidentally knocked over. You can even invest in a silver ash bucket to add a touch of class to your home.

Log holder

If you regularly use your fireplace, you will want somewhere to store the logs so they are easily accessible. That way, on those cold winter nights, you won't have to go outside and trudge through the snow to get your wood.

You will also want the place you store your logs to be indoors so that they are kept clean and dry. There are plenty of design styles available, too, from a rustic, wicker-type log basket to a more modern-looking metal log holder.

Grate

The purpose of the grate is to hold the fire logs in place to prevent them from rolling off the fire. They also allow air to circulate underneath the fire, which makes it burn for longer and creates more heat.