Electric fireplaces come in an array of shapes and sizes, and most
are designed to physically and aesthetically fit any room in today's homes.
There are several features that make these elegant hearths endearing, including
the fact that they don't require chimneys to function and that virtually anyone
can install them. Sounds like an interesting homegrown project.
Remember that a hearth isn't
complete without fireplace mantel surrounds. These ready-to-install mantels
offer the best approach to personalizing electric fireplaces or making them
seem like a natural part of your house. A few models, particularly those madeof wood, come with either shelves or cabinets which add not only elegance to
your home but functionality as well.
Should you fancy an electric
fireplace that looks like a traditional hearth, try outfitting it with stone
fireplace surrounds. These mantel kits, which are made of different types of
stone like gypsum and marble, come in a variety of designs that fit the
interior layout of most modern homes.
Electric fireplaces are portable. If you aren't satisfied with its
position in a room, you can move it up against another wall or to a different
room. This type of hearth has another trick up their sleeve. The heat andbrightness of the flame an electric fireplace generates can be adjusted via
either a control panel located on the hearth or remote control.
Electric fireplaces are not difficult to care for, thanks to their
environment-friendly nature. These hearths don't give off smoke or soot, making
cleaning them a piece of cake. All you need is a moist fabric to wipe down all
external surfaces. Actually, the only thing you need to worry about is changing
the bulbs at least every other month.
Portable fireplaces are the
perfect additions to your home during the chilly months. They don't only
maintain warmth but also give the house an aesthetic lift with myriad designs
and finishes. With the addition of fireplace mantel surrounds, the hearths
become mirror images of traditional wood burners. If wood mantels don't appeal
to you, try outfitting the hearths with stone fireplace surrounds.