Decorative fireplace system and apparatus

Abstract

A decorative fireplace system configurable for display interchangeable decorative panels to enhance the visual appearance of the interior and exterior portions of an already existing fireplace. Each decorative panel is positioned so that all viewable regions of the decorative panel cover any imperfections seen from the exterior of the fireplace.

1 . A decorative fireplace system configurable to be fit within an existing fireplace, comprising:
 a wireframe; and   at least one decorative panel, wherein the decorative panel is attachable to the wireframe such that the decorative panel is viewable from the exterior of the existing fireplace.   
   
   
       2 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireframe is made of adjustable leg portions that are configurable to accept varying sizes of the at least one decorative panel. 
   
   
       3 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 2 , wherein the adjustable leg portions are connected with at least one elbow to substantially form a box shape. 
   
   
       4 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 3 , wherein the elbow is made to allow the adjustable leg portions to move at angles along the X, Y and Z axis. 
   
   
       5 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one decorative panel has at least one cutout portion usable to accommodate hardware within the existing fireplace. 
   
   
       6 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one decorative panel is a decorative inner panel usable to cover an inner portion of the existing fireplace. 
   
   
       7 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one decorative panel is a decorative outer panel usable to cover an outer portion of the existing fireplace. 
   
   
       8 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one decorative panel is made from a flame retardant material. 
   
   
       9 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireframe contains c-shaped leg portions capable of securely holding the at least one decorative panel in a position, wherein the at least one decorative panel is viewable from the exterior of the fireplace. 
   
   
       10 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireframe is made of rigid leg portions. 
   
   
       11 . The decorative fireplace system of  claim 10 , wherein rigid leg portions are connected with at least one elbow to substantially form a box shape.