Many a homeowner or renter's dream is to have a cozy living room with comfortable furniture and a beautiful fireplace to enjoy cool winter evenings beside. However, it can take a lot to make this dream a reality. Traditional wood-burning fireplaces often take a great deal of effort to maintain and cost a lot of money if not previously installed. Gas fireplaces also come with a large installation bill. And neither of these installations are possible for many renters.

If you dream of cozy nights by a fire, but you’re looking to avoid the additional work and high expense, consider purchasing an electric fireplace. They are easy to add to any room, from living and family rooms to master bedrooms, and come in a number of different styles and sizes. Plus, they are apartment and condo friendly! Choose an electric fireplace to complement your design style, from rustic-industrial electric fireplace units to sleek and modern fireplace consoles.

Design Styles

One of the most versatile electric fireplace options is a fireplace media console. Many of these stand-alone consoles integrate home entertainment systems with drawers, cabinets and other features for added media storage, serving multiple functions at once. In addition to storage, there are also multiple styles which accommodate a wide range of TV sizes. Make sure to double check that the fireplace you love will fit your even more beloved big screen.

With electric fireplaces coming in several different styles and designs, there is certainly one out there to suit everyone's style. A more traditional looking fireplace may provide more storage and could even be the perfect fit for that empty corner in your more formally styled or classically designed home. If your style is more contemporary, there are a lot of trendy options. An industrial style electric fireplace, such as a mixed media piece with natural looking wood and rustic metal, will lend a modern look to your space. Farmhouse styles continue to be popular in recent trends and adding a barn door electric fireplace into your living space is the perfect way to set the tone for your cozy farmhouse living room. The sliding barn doors make it easy to keep any clutter out of sight, yet the items inside can still be easily accessed. Minimalistic design lovers may gravitate towards a simple design with sleek lines and a few open shelves for storage or display aside the electric fireplace.

Low Maintenance

No wood chopping, chimney cleaning or expensive installation; so, what are you waiting for?

If safety and convenience is an important factor for you and your family, an electric fireplace media console may be the right option for you. There’s no fire hazard, no harmful emissions, no risk of overheating and no danger to children and pets.

Before choosing an electric fireplace, you will want to consider the type of heat settings you desire for your space. If you are looking for mostly ambiance and a little glow, a lower end heating model, which has a warming spectrum up to 400 sf, may be your best bet. For supplemental heat to warm your space, a higher end model that heats up to 1,000 sf may be your best option. Regarding functionality, many fireplace consoles have remotes which make it easy to control the settings without even having to leave the couch. If you are looking for advanced functionality for added performance and safety, consider a fireplace that will turn off automatically when the doors cover the heat area.

Longevity

Electric fireplaces last a surprisingly long time. Unlike other heaters and fireplaces, they are less susceptible to problems like corrosion or rust. Even after years of use, these pieces will function well and look nice in your home. They also can be used year-round. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the middle of summer or middle of winter. It’s never a bad time to curl up next to the fire with a good book. Plus, if you like to rearrange furniture on occasion, or are considering a move down the line, electric fireplaces offer the advantage of being easy to relocate.

There are many different benefits to owning an electric fireplace. If you’re ready for the coziness of a fireplace without all the maintenance, an electric fireplace might just be the device for you!