Whether you want a freestanding solution or something more permanent, there are a wealth of fireplace screens out there that will help protect your rugs—and your family—from flyings sparks when you’re getting cozy in front of a real fire.
Easy Access
No installation is required for this attractive option, which brings a touch of the country to any home. Plow & Hearth
For a simple, construction-free option that you can literally unpack and use straight off the bat, look for a free-standing screen or guard. These may be made of three hinged panels so that they can wrap around the fireplace, or even have a door (or doors) built into the center so that you don’t have to move them entirely when you want to access the fire.
Simple and Effective
Designed to replace an existing product (meaning the rod and valance are sold separately), this simple yet elegant protection is also available in Antique Brass and Antique Bronze finishes to match your interiors. Midwest Hearth
If you’re looking for a more permanent solution than a screen, you might want to consider metal mesh curtains. They are, exactly as they sound: curtains, usually made from twisted, interlocking spirals of metal, which hang from a rod and can be opened and closed in the same way a regular set of curtains can. They might not be so good at stopping smaller sparks from flying—they tend not to be as tightly woven as the mesh you might find on a screen—but they will definitely keep embers where they’re meant to be.
Tempered Materials
Designed to fit fireboxes that are between 30 and 37 inches wide and between 25.5 and 32.5 inches in height, this simple construction comprises a mesh panel with tempered cabinet doors allowing you to see and access the fire, while keeping your family safe from it. Pleasant Hearth
For the ultimate in safety, you can turn your open fire into an enclosed design by retro fitting a glass frontage to it, so that it will function more like a stove than an open fire. You don’t necessarily need to have something custom built as many of these types of fireguards are designed to be adjustable to fit the opening required. But if you want the best of both worlds, look for a design that comes with doors that can be left open so you can still see the roaring flames once the pets and children are safely out of the way.
Also Consider
Spark Protection
Central hinged panels, as well as hooks for hanging the included tongs, poker, shovel and brush, make this an elegant, all-in-one solution for keeping your home and family safe. AMAGABELI GARDEN & HOME
Classic Look
With a scrolling vine-style decoration at the top, and a sturdy mesh to prevent sparks damaging your hearth rug, this folding fireguard is designed to fit most domestic rooms. AMAGABELI GARDEN & HOME