In-Built Electric Fireplaces For The Modern Home Even though most modern homes of the present day are fitted with central heating systems, the charm of a conventional fireplace cannot be replaced. A fireplace lends an aesthetic appeal and elegance to the interior decor of the house. However, since it is difficult and time taking to maintain and use a conventional fireplace, decorating homes with built in electric fireplace have become the new trend.
You may consider a built-in electric fireplace to be an electric heater that appears like a conventional fireplace. Modern technology has managed to make use of an LED light and a mirror element to create flames that looks amazingly realistic. In-built electric fireplaces also allow you to control the heat and temperature levels according to your needs. Thermostats and remote controls accompanying these in-built electric fireplaces are provided for this purpose. Both traditional and modern styled electric fireplaces are available and you can also select a design according to the interior decor theme of your home.
In-built electric fireplaces are available in many forms, shapes and sizes. If you have a traditional fireplace in your home, you can place an electric fireplace insert inside the empty fireplace area. In-built electric fireplaces are also available as an entire large unit comprising of an electric fireplace with mantel.
Mantels
can be of a traditional design used as an ornamental piece or serve as a modern media cabinet that can be used to conceal electronic items and serve as a television stand. Shop a variety of quality fireplace mantel kits and fireplace surrounds that are available online. Wall mount electric fireplace
are also
available which can be fixed on the walls with brackets similar to the way wall mount television sets are used. You can use an in-built electric fireplace in your living room, dining room or even the bed room. This acts as a supplemental heating source for your room and creates a warm and cosy ambience for spending a great time with friends and families during chilly weather conditions. The size of your room, height of the ceiling, placement of doors and windows in the room are some of the factors which affect the heating ability of in-built electric fireplaces. For optimum benefits, you can consult an electrician who will be able to provide you with advice as to the best place in your room for installing the in-built electric fireplace. Fabrics should not come in easy contact with such fireplaces as that may result in heating and igniting the fabric.
In-built electric fireplaces are very easy to maintain. There is no soot formed upon burning of electric fireplace logs
unlike traditional fireplaces with burning logs and hence there is no mess created. You do
not need to chop wood or buy it from the market every time you need to light a fire. The whole process of lighting a fire and controlling the heat and temperature is remote-controlled. In-built electric fireplaces do not even need an electrician for installation and you just need to position the unit and plug it to an electric source for using it. For all these qualities, in-built electric fireplaces are so hugely
popular items of home decor.