An electric fireplace can completely transform a room’s mood, making it welcoming and bringing warmth, without the construction, smoke or expensive upkeep of a traditional fire.
You don’t have to worry about the lingering smell of smoke, or collecting firewood, and electric fireplaces are becoming more and more popular in modern homes.
Instant Cozy Factor Without The Hassle
With an electric fireplace, you can add warmth and mood in a matter of minutes. You can flip a switch, or use a remote control, and your electric fireplace will fill the room with light and heat instantly.
Choose an electric fireplace insert for an existing mental, to keep a vintage mantel or antique mantel, while avoiding any chimney work.
Or you can pick a sleep linear fireplace insert, to create a modern look that suits mid-century modern fireplace styling.
You can choose a floating fireplace, or a modern wall-mount model for more flexibility.
You can mount it under your TV, to work as an electric fireplace TV stand, or set a freestanding electric insert inside a traditional mantel, for a mixed look.
There are no special permits needed, fuel or clean-up, plus there’s no wood, ash or chimney cleaning either.
Cleaner Look Than Traditional Fireplaces
With electric fireplaces, you get a neater visual, without a bulky hearth or chimney stack, so the fireplace can become the room’s focal point.
Having a wall-mounted electric fireplace will free up your floor space, and keeps lines simple. Working well with a painted stone surround, or a stone fireplace wall, for a more refined contrast between texture and sleek glass.
If you prefer more classic materials, a square firebox framed by a stone/brick surround will give you the charm of a stone fireplace or brick fireplace, without the sooth, ash or heavy mantelpiece.
Decorative firewood and ember effects add warmth without the clutter. You don’t need a large fireplace surround, or stacked logs, giving you the minimalist electric fireplace aesthetic.
Making Small Rooms Feel More Inviting
With an electric fireplace, it becomes the main focal point, which ties a small room together. You can place a freestanding electric fireplace, or a moveable fireplace against a wall, to add warmth without a permanent construction.
Use a fireplace TV stand to combine media and heat within one compact unit, to save floor space, and keep your layout simple, so the room feels less crowded.
Choose an electric fireplace model with glass panels or crystal ember beds. Transparent elements and slim recessed units will make the space feel larger, while still giving you a cozy glow.
Electric fireplaces add gentle warmth to a bedroom fireplace or living area, cutting down on bulky, expensive heaters.
Surrounding your electric fireplace, ensure your soft furnishings are light-colored, with mirrors and reflective surfaces nearby, to help you bounce light, create depth, and make the room appear larger.
If you move house often, opt for a plug-in freestanding electric fireplace which is easy to move, or you can invest in a built-in model if you plan to stay long term.
Moveable electric fireplaces let you try different layouts within your living space, until you find what feels best.
