Decorating the wall behind the wood stove: what to think about?
The installation of a wood stove should not be taken lightly: it is also recommended to call on a professional, in order to ensure that safety standards are scrupulously respected. The reference text is NF DTU 24.1 wood stove. These regulations specify in particular the diameter of the chimney flue and the distance to be respected between the wall and the stove, depending on the materials: wood, cellular concrete, plaster, etc.
The regulatory distance between the wall and the wood stove is generally equivalent to three times the diameter of the duct: it is however essential to consult the instructions for the device during installation. If you cannot respect the recommended distance, you will have to opt for the heat shield: a steel or aluminum plate, lined with insulation.
If you are considering adopting a new wall cladding behind the stoveso keep these technical requirements in mind!
15 ideas to decorate the wall behind the wood stove
Perhaps the easiest option for cladding the wall behind the wood-burning stove is toopt for color. However, the choice should not be made at random!
A warm and dynamic color such as red, yellow or orange is ideal for enhance your stove, especially if you have chosen a black model. Keep in mind that the stove, by definition, is used to make fire: to avoid making the space stuffy, it is therefore wise to dose the color well!
The choice of a cold color is quite appropriate if your stove is installed in front of a large section of wall that you wish to paint entirely.
Concrete is the ideal wall covering to provide a contemporary touch to an interior. A charcoal gray color gives depth to the room. This muted color will sublimate a colored stove or a model chosen in a very light shade – white or ecru.
The bricks of facing are very effective to give relief to the decoration. The color is selected with particular care when they are intended to dress the wall behind the stove. Here the stones are chosen from a shades of gray : they skilfully warm this contemporary interior, while allowing the stove to be forgotten.
Of course, you don’t necessarily have to completely cover the wall behind the wood stove! In this living room, we opt for a movement that follows that of the conduit: a trick that is enough to bring dynamism to the decor.
the white brick effect wall immediately creates a small loft spirit. In a Scandinavian-inspired interior, we like to combine it with a white stove: the perfect duo to keep a bright and airy space!
In addition to the color and the coating, it is possible to use a completely classic wall decoration behind the wood stove. In this interior which happily mixes the codes of industrial decoration with a little ethnic chic spirit, we opted for a wired shelf in black metal, embellished with a boho decoration.
For a chalet-style decoration, we dare wood paneling behind the wood stove. This coating works particularly well with a designer model. Beware of the traditional cast iron stove, however: the decor would quickly become a bit kitsch!
Even the best of pans is likely to get a little messy. To make housework easier for you and – incidentally! – to bring a very decorative touch to your interior, think about tiling ! The hexagonal format is perfect for creating an asymmetrical composition full of pep.
The Red bricks behind the wood stove? A classic. The effect is no less stunning, both in the rustic chic interior and in an industrial loft.
Just like hexagonal tiling, the specific format of the bricks allows an asymmetrical pose. The effect is particularly spectacular when the wood-burning stove is installed at an angle.
In this rustic chic interior, the stove disguises itself as a fireplace: this daring, typically North American setting, can be made with either bricks or natural stones. In addition to its decorative aspect, the beam makes it possible to arrange some decorations behind the stove.
Between shabby chic spirit and country inspiration, here is a decoration that blurs the tracks. The fireplace mantle is materialized against the wall using planks and a shelf, drawing an atypical frame, which highlights the wood stove.
Lack of space to dress the wall behind your wood stove? If the facing plates are too thick to comply with the DTU standard, consider the decorative kick plate. This element is available in a wide variety of styles: floral pattern or geometric design, this type of accessory brings a very graphic touch to your interior.