{"id":517,"date":"2016-06-28T09:15:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T09:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/?p=517"},"modified":"2018-03-21T16:00:13","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T16:00:13","slug":"the-perfect-focal-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/the-perfect-focal-point\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Focal Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People are drawn to flames. The lulling, calming nature of the flickering heat is universally attractive to many people. That is why a fire inside or out can be the focal point in any home or establishment \u2013 an outdoor seating area with a warming centre can be the most attractive part of a venue in fact.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>What makes a fireplace such an amazing communal space?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warmth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On a cold night, people are often forced indoors. At a party or public venue, this isn\u2019t ideal; people don\u2019t want to be cooped up indoors for the duration of the event. So, a warm fire is the perfect solution in order to draw people out for a lively communal space. This is especially true at venues with patios specifically for smokers. A lot of people do not want to smoke in the cold, so an area that is covered but also offers a warming element is a great solution in order to cater people who wish to go outside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0048_62BRGazcoStudioMontrose.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery_0048_62BRGazcoStudioMontrose\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0048_62BRGazcoStudioMontrose.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0048_62BRGazcoStudioMontrose-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A fire can offer the most comfortable and cosy space, both in a home and outside. Offering a supply of blankets, pillows and soft upholstery is also a perfect way to make people feel right at home no matter where they are. Premier couches or comfortable patio furniture should be used to create a comfortable seating area. This is also an ideal eating area if the appropriate tables are provided for a one of a kind dining experience \u2013 perfect for a warm summer barbecue or a light summer meal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0012_IMG_7854.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery_0012_IMG_7854\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0012_IMG_7854.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Gallery_0012_IMG_7854-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Evenings can be dark and spell the end of an evening of fun. However, outdoor lighting and a fire can create a bright space that feels just as warm and inviting during the night as it does in the daytime. A bright, light, area is the perfect solution to keep the night going long after the sun has set. This also provides more intimate mood lighting. A spotlight makes a place feel clinical and not at all comfortable; a place with gentle and natural light from the fire is the best way to create a friendlier atmosphere. Creating a space that can be enjoyed by a multitude of people in a relaxing setting.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch<\/a> with us on 020 7731 5025. Or follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/realflamelondon\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealFlameLondon\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> to keep up to date with all of our latest news and updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People are drawn to flames. The lulling, calming nature of the flickering heat is universally attractive to many people. That is why a fire inside or out can be the focal point in any home or establishment \u2013 an outdoor &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[2,17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/517"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=517"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":791,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/517\/revisions\/791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realflame.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}