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It's always exciting to make changes in home decor, and adding a wood-burning stove to your home is no small feat. Half the fun is in the accessorizing, so here's a quick and helpful guide to ensure that you'll have the perfect hearth pad waiting when you bring your new stove home.
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Standard Hearth Pads
Remember that there doesn't have to be anything "standard" about selecting a standard hearth pad. The term refers mainly to the shape, but definitely not the style. Hearth pads come in a variety of dimensions to accommodate an array of stove and room sizes, and can even be customized to suit the theme or color of your room. Usually available in tile or stone, hearth pads come with various trim options like aluminum, wood, or metal in a wide selection of finishes.
Corner Hearth Pads
If you prefer to arrange your stove in the corner of a room, you have the option of purchasing a corner hearth pad as well. Corner hearth pads are no different than standard hearth pads, other than the fact that they're shaped specifically for corner use. Corner hearth pads also come in a variety of finishes and sizes.
Extension Hearth Pads
If you have a larger wood-burning stove or an odd-shaped room, or would simply like to extend the area around your stove, you have the option to purchase an extension hearth pad. An extension hearth pad simply increases the size of your hearth pad to a more suitable dimension. In many cases, custom hearth pads are also available.
Hearth Pad Risers
One final option when choosing a hearth pad is the use of a hearth pad riser. Essentially, a hearth pad riser is a standard hearth pad that's been raised off the ground. You may choose a hearth pad riser for several reasons. First, it can create a lovely visual element and center the focus of your room on your woodstove. Second, your hearth pad riser can act as a storage space if it's tall enough; you can add drawers to the riser to hold woodstove accessories!
