Modern furnaces: classification by functionality and aesthetic characteristics

With a competent design choice and skillful installation, a familiar stove can not only transform the interior, it will turn into a full-fledged heating tool that works in an economical mode of fuel consumption. The industry at this stage of development offers dozens of types of models, but there is no need to consider all of them when choosing - in suburban construction only those options are used that have historically proved their usefulness, safety and convenience. Do not confuse stoves with fireplaces: the former give off heat to the entire body and chimney system, while the latter warm only due to the direct energy of the fire. Modern architects in their catalogs offer the introduction of combined models - the “face” of the fireplace in one room, the stove in another, but they are built as a single structure.

Classification of furnaces by base material

If we consider the design in the aspect of implementation in the interiors of houses, the following varieties prevail:

cast iron;
brick.

When comparing these types, one can reveal a pattern: cast-iron stoves are optimal for small residential buildings, while brick stoves cope well with heating large-scale buildings.

Types and advantages of cast iron stoves

Advantages of Cast Iron Solid Fuel Models:

compactness and ease of maintenance;
wide choice of designs;
high efficiency;
lack of foundation, mobility;
low cost;
multifunctionality.

Cast iron stoves are divided into:

heating and cooking;
mantelpieces;
exclusively heating.

A vivid example in this segment is the familiar “potbelly stove”.It is practical, performed in various styles, it is often ordered for the arrangement of cottages.

Features of the brick segment

Such furnaces are:

single-flow (extremely rare);
two-fuel (one is needed for heating, the second - for cooking).

Their significant advantages:

environmental friendliness;
high thermal inertness;
unsurpassed durability;
large operational resource.

A typical example here is the Russian stove, which in recent years has become mega-popular with homeowners. It is classified by external design and dimensions, but inside, all models are almost identical. Depending on the features of the introduction of the bed, two of the most popular varieties can be cited:

classic design with a transverse bed between the mouth and the pipe;
with a longitudinal bench - in this case, an extended resting place is located behind the firebox.

In the second case, there is space for a small supply of firewood.

Options for introducing stoves into the interior

Ease of use and affordable functionality of the furnace largely depend on how thoughtful and expertly executed the finish will be. Styles in which a dimensional solid fuel furnace is appropriate:

traditional russian house with samovars, handbrake. A design made in white fits perfectly into such an interior;
Russian tower is a spacious functional space, the stove is decorated with deep colors and authentic carvings;
Russian hut with a characteristic interior wood finish. Here, brick, white-gold, blue tiles are appropriate.

In this case, the emphasis is placed on the stove in the interior of the living room - furniture and other attributes are arranged taking into account the dimensions of the heating device. Overview of the most common decorating techniques for stoves:

Cladding is a traditional solution, which consists in coating the structure with a special solution. Such authentic variations are appropriate in the Provence style; they are often placed in rustic cuisines;
Economical majolica tile - decorative elements are pressed, double fired;
Paint and plaster are not the most durable finishes, but they allow you to expand the style boundaries;
Tiling is a product that looks similar to ceramic tiles, but inside it has a protruding mount (rump). A similar technique is in demand among owners of houses with rich decoration;
Rectangular or square terracotta tiles are usually styled in stone design;
Furnaces lined with natural stone are the most durable and promising - it is believed that they can last as long as the house itself will stand.

Designs with a universal, practical combined design have gained wide popularity. In this case, a tiled surface is arranged on the kitchen side, and a stone on the side of the bedroom or living room.