| 摘要 |
<p>The fireplace surround assembly comprises a mantel 2 that is arranged to surround a fire 22 and be secured to a wall 18 of a room. A planar display panel 8 is disposed between the wall and the mantel. The display panel is translucent or transparent over at least part of it's surface and a light source 26 is positioned so that light therefrom can be visible through the panel from the front of the assembly. Preferably the light source is at least one fluorescent strip light mounted between the wall and the panel, but it could alternatively be positioned so that light is projected through the thickness of the panel from at least one edge. The display panel is preferably made from glass and is constructed from a plurality of sections comprising two vertical extending sections 10 and a lintel section 12. The display panel may have a textured rear surface produced by engraving or etching. The mantel and panel may be mounted on a hearth 20 which consists of a glass upper panel 30 and a frame 32, with a light source mounted therein such that a uniform glow is projected upwardly through the hearth's upper panel 30. Various lighting effects could be achieved by colour, intensity or position. The surround assembly can be used with an electric or gas fire.</p> |
