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The Electric Fireplace - Ambiance and Style
Submitted by jcstoner
The electric fireplaces available today are nothing like what most of us remember. With new features and up scale design, the electric fireplace has become of piece of fine furniture. They are elegant additions to any room.
Having a fireplace once meant the need to clean and inspect chimneys, remove soot and ashes and haul wood all season long. Forget that! The new ventless fireplaces have eliminated all that. Now you can have an elegant electric fireplace that assembles easily and plugs into any standard electric outlet in your home or office. The new advances in engineering and design makes these ideal for apartments, condos, offices, conference rooms and anywhere else you don't want to tear out walls, install chimney flues and take on major remodeling activities. These portable fireplaces can easily moved from room to room or packed up and moved to a new home or office. While most people choose the portable models, there is the option of hard wiring for a permanent installation. Be careful if you choose this option and you go to sell your home. It will be considered a permanent fixture of the house unless you explicitly exclude it on the sales contract.
Many new features have been included with the new electric fireplaces giving them both versatility and style. Most come equipped with a fan or blower to circulate air and warm a small area. They are not going to replace your primary heating source but with about 4000 BTUs you will be able to heat a small room. Most will allow you to select different modes of operation. Flame only, heat only or both heat and flame cam be chosen.
When selecting an electric fireplace you have several options to consider. If you're looking to renovate an existing fireplace you will want to select an electric fireplace insert. These are available in different size fireboxes to fit you're existing fireplace. You can also purchase a fireplace surround and mantel if you want to completely redo fireplace look. The other and probably more popular approach is the freestanding or portable electric fireplace.
You will be amazed at the choice in styles and finishes available with today's electric fireplaces. You can find something to match any decor you might have. From rustic to traditional to contemporary, there are many alternatives to choose from. Pick your finish from elegant Mahogany, Maple or Oak. Add your choice in grills and doors for the front and you will have a very special piece of furniture to add to your home.
One thing is for sure. The electric fireplace has come along way in design and engineering. It has become an elegant upscale piece of furniture that will significantly enhance a setting and provide flexibility in interior design. Now you can add a strikingly stylish piece of furniture to your home and at the same time add the warmth and charm of a beautiful fireplace.
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