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The West Elm Deco Metal Fireplace Screen is available in two sizes: small (38 x 28.5 inches) and large (38 x 32 inches). The option with marble feet is also available in an extra large size (50 x 35 inches) to accommodate larger fireplaces. There are no handles to move the fireplace screen out of the way when not in use, but it looks stylish enough to leave as a focal point in front of your fireplace all the time. Kimberly Greenwell, home education expert and host of the TV show "My Southern Home," says, "The fireplace screen should always cover the entire opening to prevent embers from entering your home and children and pets from being injured by the fire." The exception may be for a ventless gas fireplace, where the screen is simply decorative or may be a deterrent to touching the hot glass. It features a fine mesh screen that offers some protection against flying sparks and errant ashes, ensuring the safety of your home and loved ones. A fireplace screen with doors offers protection from sparks and embers while making it easy to tend the fire or clean up ashes after the flames have gone out. If that’s the type of fireplace screen you’re searching for, we recommend the Pottery Barn Industrial Fireplace Door Screen.

The design of a fireplace screen impacts its visual appeal. There is a wide range of styles to choose from, making it a matter of personal preference regarding the look and finish of the fireplace screen you choose. While fireplace screens have a functional purpose, you might choose one based on its design—knowing it will serve as a focal point in the room. The simplest design of fireplace screens may have no adornment or features on the frame and screen, while other options feature metal scrollwork or other design details, like the classic, Victorian-styled Pleasant Hearth Arched 3-Panel Fireplace Screenor the modern West Elm Deco Fireplace Screen. You want to approximately match the size of your fireplace to the screen you choose. If you choose a screen that is significantly smaller than your fireplace, it won’t be as effective at minimizing these risks.The CB2 Ledge Glass Fireplace Screen is easy to clean and care for. The tempered glass surface wipes clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. However, take note that there are no handles on this fireplace screen, and it becomes hot when exposed to the heat from a fire. So it’s not as ideal for situations where you may need to frequently tend to a wood-burning fire. Instead, it’s a better fit for gas fireplaces or if you don’t plan to regularly add logs to your fire.

A spark guard is a specific type of fireplace screen that provides more coverage across the width and height of your firebox. It features a mesh screen with a top and sides that enclose the opening of the fireplace while still allowing plenty of airflow to the flames. We recommend the Symple Stuff Dang Spark Guard for this category since it features wrought iron construction and handles to make it easier to move the fireplace screen from one spot to another. A single-panel fireplace screen that fits flush against the opening of a wood-burning fireplace should be about 1 inch wider than the firebox. For fireplace screens with multiple panels, you should select an option that is 10 to 12 inches wider than the opening so that the panels can be arranged in a way that keeps the screen stable and standing on its own.

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Durable and steady, a wrought iron fireplace screen is a practical choice. This version from Home Loft Concepts has a welded iron frame with mesh screen to shield your surroundings from the hazards of a hot fire. It has a flat panel design to fit flush against your firebox and two feet to provide balance, although it would be nice if the feet were adjustable like they are on some other freestanding fireplace screens. This option is made of steel, has a mesh screen for spark protection, and offers a latching mechanism to keep the doors securely closed. That's an important feature. Without the doors closed, this fireplace screen will be less effective. Greenwell, home education expert and host of the TV show "My Southern Home ,"says, "Fireplace screens with large openings, without wire mesh, do not protect your home from loose embers that can land on your rugs, carpet, and other easily flammable household items." Adding to the safety features of this freestanding fireplace screen are its adjustable feet, which provide better stability if you have an uneven hearth.