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A wood burning stove exudes a magical warmth that can make you forget about the cares of life. But to safely enjoy your wood stove, it must include a properly designed hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a hearth? In simplest terms, it\u2019s the surface immediately surrounding a fireplace or wood stove. Hearths are made from heat and fire resistant material such as brick or stone. Think of it as a safety zone to prevent sparks and embers from catching your house on fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The type of hearth you choose depends on your decorating style and whether you want your hearth to stand out from or blend in with the surrounding decor. Scroll through our gallery for ideas on building a beautiful and functional wood stove hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Choose Bricks for Your Wood Stove Hearth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brick is a time-tested fireplace surround material. It\u2019s an inexpensive choice compared to many other wood stove hearth ideas and will last a long time. Brick adds a rustic flavor to the room and is a logical choice if your home has a brick exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cozy<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Rustic
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\"Modern
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You\u2019ll often see a brick fireplace insert inside a traditional fireplace. This helps to protect the walls from the intense heat a wood-burning fire generates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieve the same fire insulation by building a brick wall behind a freestanding wood stove. Add a mantel shelf to the brick surround to make it feel more like a classic masonry fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Optimize Space with Corner Hearth Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The exterior wall corner is a logical location for a wood burning stove. Not only does it maximize the room\u2019s footprint, it\u2019s easy to vent the stove pipe through the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many wood stove manufacturers now offer tall, narrow stoves that are excellent for small spaces. Regardless of the burning stove size, an adequate hearth pad is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Festive
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\"Cozy
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\"Wood
Source: @amakobo.woodstove via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Vintage
Source: @lars_moller_nielsen via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Chic
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While vintage stove models often lack integrated insulation, newer, well-insulated stoves might eliminate the need to apply brick or stone to the surrounding corner walls. Even so, most building codes require a solid hearth pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Select Stylish Hearths for Freestanding Stove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freestanding wood burning stoves radiate heat throughout the room. They\u2019re a great way to add affordable heating in a home without a built-in wood or gas fireplace, especially in cold climates where heating costs are high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A freestanding wood stove or pellet stove can be moved if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stylish
Source: @agenceairpur via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Modern
Source: @kb_gas_stoves via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Antique
Source: @termodibi.it via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you locate your freestanding wood burner, it will need a hearth for safety reasons. A good hearth serves many purposes, including outlining a zone that keeps people and burning wood a safe distance apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Explore Jotul Stove Hearth Inspirations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Norway is notoriously cold, and the Norwegian company Jotul has become legendary for its variety of indoor and outdoor wood stove products. A Jotul cast iron stove is durable and will not be deformed even after years of use. Cast iron stove parts are also easy to replace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Minimalist
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\"Contemporary
Source: @grateexpectationsfireplaces via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Urban
Source: @jotulperpignan_chemineesthouy via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sleek
Source: @kamin_center via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Design your stove or fireplace hearth around the type of Jotul stove you get. An antique stove model can stand up to a ceramic tile or other decorative hearth design. A modern gas stove looks good above a square or circular stone slab hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Living Room Hearth Ideas for a Welcoming Ambiance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fireplace is usually the living room\u2019s focal point. Whether you install an electric fireplace, wood cook stove, boiler stove, or multi fuel stove, the fireplace hearth provides an opportunity to give the room a designer touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Elegant
Source: @anitaboyce via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Chic
Source: @dana_sullivan_designs via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Modern
Source: @dina.j.j via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Functional
Source: @linkup_makistove_biyori via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Warm
Source: @rareform.laura via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Spacious
Source: @rareform.laura via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Cozy
Source: @swedenhomejapan via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Quaint
Source: @thelittlecornercottage via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The wood burning stove hearth is a practical storage spot for fireplace tools and wood. If you have a coal stove, keep a bucket of coal on the hearth. Build up your hearth on a platform to raise the stove\u2019s presence in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your stove has an open grate or window, be sure to arrange your furniture so that each seat has an unobstructed view of the flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Elevated Platform Hearth Designs for Wood Stoves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hearth platform may serve a decorative or functional purpose\u2014or both. Because the hearth is meant to protect your home from a fire\u2019s intense heat, it must be a certain thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a renovation includes adding a wood burning fireplace or wood burning stove, a raised hearth platform may be your best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bright
Source: @ealemieux via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Stove
Source: @nichiporik via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Modern
Source: @obirait via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Red
Source: @rorpax via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Corner
Source: @thewildsomewherebus via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re installing an electric stove, a hearth is not required. However, many homeowners add one anyway because a hearth is such a classic part of fireplace design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Rustic Hearth Concepts for a Warm, Country Feel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A stone fireplace with a wood stove insert provides a classic rustic vibe. Its hearth can be made from any combination of brick, flagstone, slate, and other non-combustible natural materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stove
Source: @13acrewoods via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sunlit
Source: @j__armstrong via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Vintage
Source: @niftyshits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Classic
Source: @therootedhomestead via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A rustic hearth can be a simple slab, such as a stove board or hearth pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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