Floating panorama fireplace as room divider
BRUNNER Fireplace panorama 51-66-50-66 | Realisation: Hofer Bernhard

Room divider: fireplace and heat storage stove

Crackling flames, dancing firelight, and a cozy warmth that fills the room with a soft glow. A wood-burning appliance is a true asset to any home – even more so in open living spaces where the lines between kitchen, dining area, and personal retreat begin to blur. Open-concept living is on trend, and where walls disappear, other elements take center stage.

Masonry heaters and fireplaces become true eye-catchers and serve as elegant room dividers. These appliances either focus on creating atmosphere, mood and quick warmth — in that case, a fireplace is the right choice — or on providing long-lasting heat from a storage stove. There are many design options to choose from, ranging from panorama fireplaces to corner and tunnel models, all the way to rotating fires.

Panorama fireplaces as room dividers

Panorama fireplaces are visually striking room dividers, offering an open view of the fire from three sides and allowing plenty of light to pass through the three-sided glass panels. A panorama fireplace always looks light and elegant. In certain BRUNNER model sizes, it can even be installed in a floating design.

Schwebender Panoramakamin
BRUNNER fireplace Panorama BKH 45-80-45-80

Room separation with tunnel models

Tunnel models from BRUNNER come in different versions – as masonry heaters, fireplaces, system or gas fireplaces. They are popular because they divide a room without feeling too heavy or dominant. The two glass panels also allow you to enjoy the fire from both sides at the same time. This way, you can enjoy the cozy view of the flames both from the couch and the dining table.

Tunnelkamin Ess- und Wohnbereich
BRUNNER tiled stove Tunnel HKD 7

Corner models as room finish

Corner models are the perfect decorative element for open living spaces and work beautifully as a visual room divider. BRUNNER corner models are available with either a hinged or sliding door and come in large architectural fireplace designs — also as masonry heaters, fireplaces, system or gas fireplaces.

Roter Eckkachelofen
Umsetzung: Hafner Johann | Keramik: Kaufmann
BRUNNER tiled stove corner HKD 11 | Implementation: Ofenbau Hafner - Hafner Johann

Rotating fire

BRUNNER rotating fire models create a fire experience that can be enjoyed from more than one angle. They can be rotated manually or by remote control up to 90 degrees in the desired direction and can be designed either as a fireplace or as a tiled stove.

Drehbarer Ofen
BRUNNER rotating fire DF33 | Implementation: Großenhainer Ofenbau GmbH | Ceramics: Sommerhuber

Gas fireplaces

No matter which type of unit you choose – whether a room-dividing fireplace or a stove – there are more options to consider. Gas fireplaces, whether floating or designed as low room dividers, are perfect for city apartments because they operate conveniently at the touch of a button.

There’s no need to store fuel or remove ash. Yet the flame pattern of a gas fireplace looks incredibly realistic and can hardly be distinguished from a real wood fire.

Gaskamin Panorama
BRUNNER gas fireplace BKG Panorama 70-25-70-25 | BRUNNER by Barbas, Tycho Merijn

System units

System units have the advantage of being quick and cost-effective to install – similar to the principle of prefabricated houses. Handcrafted systems, on the other hand, can be tailored to individual tastes and specific living situations.

Systemkamin Panorama
BRUNNER system fireplace Panorama BSK 45-45-45-45

Conclusion

Those who choose a room-dividing fireplace or masonry heater enjoy several advantages at once. These units act like stylish pieces of furniture, serve as eye-catchers and help structure open living spaces. At the same time, they fulfill different needs – whether it’s atmosphere and ambiance or long-lasting, comfortable warmth.

Expert advice

When choosing the right stove system, there’s a lot to consider and many options to explore. Be sure to get advice from a professional stove builder. You can find qualified stove specialists on our website under Craftsmen Search.

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