GEORGIAN FIREPLACES - PERFECTLY PROPORTIONED

With many features prevalent in the traditional Georgian fireplace, it is proportion that is one of the most carefully considered themes, and one man that demonstrated this was Robert Adam.

Georgian fireplaces epitomise the elegance of an era. Incorporating early Renaissance designs makes the Georgian fireplace an intricate and expertly crafted piece of furniture. One of the key philosophies behind Georgian buildings and furniture was that everything had to be in proportion to everything else, and this is something that iconic architect Robert Adam was fascinated by.

Georgian Fireplaces - The Influence of Robert Adam

Scottish born Robert Adam was considered the most fashionable architect of the Georgian time. He had a huge impact on Georgian art and architecture, and still to this day is revered by many as the most influential architect of the Georgian era. He was moved by the Italian ideals of perfect proportions, and after his "Grand Tour" of Italy which commenced in 1754, he came back to the UK in 1758 with fresh ideas and decided to set up a business with his brother. The concept was grand; to design complete plans for the decoration and furnishing of houses. He took influence from many styles including the Palladian style as well as Baroque.

Georgian Fireplaces - In Proportion

Robert Adam made his mark in the world of design and architecture by ensuring that everything was designed to complement everything else, no matter how small or insignificant one item in the home may be. Door frames had to complement the fireplace and so on. The idea of perfect proportions was a value that Robert Adam was passionate about. The house itself had to be in proportion to everything else and the interior was just the same. The Georgian fireplace would have been built so that it was in proportion to the windows, the furniture and the overall size of the room. It was an interesting concept.
Georgian Fireplaces - The Focal Point

One should never underestimate the influence that Robert Adam had on the traditional fireplace. Before the 18th century grand home designs, the fire was once just a means for cooking on. In Robert Adam's time, however, it soon became something much more than that and the fireplace was considered the focal point of the room. With a kitchen now an integral part of the main house, the fire was not needed for cooking on and the owners would be able to view the fireplace as a much more decorative feature.

Georgian Fireplaces - It's All Maths

Perfect proportions are a mathematical based concept, but something that many people still respect in terms of Georgian style and classical elegance.

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