Choosing The Right Style Of Electric Fires And Installation Guide

Gone are the days when looking for a new electric fire you would be facing a limited choice of traditional looking bar heater appliances that would feature brass finials and decorative canopies. Manufacturers these days are aware of the lack of options for new house buyers and have brought a vast array of electric fires designs to the market to suit any style of interior.

Inset Electric Fires
If you're looking at ways to spruce up your existing fireplace that used to once house a real fire, inset electric fires are the perfect option to fit inside a standard fireplace opening and bring your fireplace to life! Some people just prefer the convenience of an electric fire as you can enjoy the flickering flame effect without the need to use the fan heater. Inset electric fires styles include classical designs in brass with real coal pieces or more contemporary designs finished in brushed steel with pebbles or glass pieces rather than coal.



Wall Mounted Electric Fires
This type of fire is often referred to as 'Plasma Fires' and are popular with current interior design schemes. Designed to be mounted up on the wall usually around 350mm from floor level, plasma electric fires models can be flush mounted without the need to chop into the wall behind or for homes where depth is available, they can be inset giving a flush finish. The latest wall mounted electric fires feature ultra realistic flame effects - some even have LCD screens that allow you display a calming waterfall scene or fish tank effect instead of the usual flames!

Electric Fireplace Suites
A great way to add a stylish centrepiece to your home without the need of any specialist installation. Electric fireplace suites are free-standing units that simply sit on the floor like any other piece of furniture. Variants of this kind of fireplace include wood effect such as oak or mahogany or popular these days are stone effect mantels that blend with any existing furniture. Many incorporate extra lighting which creates a dramatic back-drop to the fire.