A welcoming sight during those cold winter nights is the look and feel of a good burning fire, which evokes warm, happy memories of childhood and being with loved ones. In households with no central heating or traditional fireplaces, it is of no surprise that the demand for wall-mounted designer fireplaces has skyrocketed.
Portable floor heaters were once popular in homes across the United Kingdome; however, wall-hung fireplaces are now becoming increasingly common.
Choosing this type of fireplace for your home comes with its many advantages, which far outweigh those offered by wood burners, gas or even traditional fires. This is why it isn’t difficult to understand why fires mounted on walls have become exponentially popular.
So if you’re considering getting electric fireplaces with sound, you’re in luck! We’ve created a list of its many advantages below, which hopefully will help guide you into making the right decision of owning one that will meet your specific needs.
Ease of Installation and Installation Flexibility
Since no venting is required, you can hang the fireplace in just about any corner or space in your home for a simple low-cost, effortless installation. You won’t have to spend on major renovations just to fit the fireplace to your home’s existing style or décor.
Most modern fireplaces have been approved to be mounted directly on surfaces that are combustible. The inserts also come in a wide array of shapes and sizes and can be combined with other furniture’s such as bookshelves, corner TV stands or mantles.
In fact, you can position these fireplaces even as low as 3 inches from the floor or at “couch” height.”
Wide Style Selection
In terms of design, the possibilities are almost endless.
Modern designer fireplaces are often featured in interior design magazines. In fact, over the past years, this has become a must-have in contemporary stylish homes.
Additionally, modern electric fireplaces come in a wide variety of styles. So you can be sure to find one that is perfect for you.
The independent colour, shape and style variety allows them to match any existing architectural styles, be it contemporary or traditional much more accurately compared with any gas or wood fireplaces.
Space Savers
Compared with traditional fireplaces, electric ones can protrude six to ten inches into a room. What’s more easy is that you don’t need a chimney or a flue, only an electric plug socket.
You can now hang your favorite portrait or TV above the fireplace and not worry about having a cluttered living room. This is even ideal for small houses or for apartments with limited spaces.
Outstanding Radiant Heat
Since they don’t require any special venting or chimney, heat is dissipated directly into the room and will not be lost through the chimney or any other venting. Although they’re not designed as a central heating source, they can still heat a small space more efficiently compared with a real fireplace.
Simple Operation
These fireplaces can be operated thermostatically using a handheld remote or manually using a wall switch, which most often is offered as an optional choice by manufacturers. You have direct control over the heat output and the flame height, which can be lowered or raised, depending on the desired effect you want to achieve.
Safety Standards
The one huge benefit these fireplace types have over traditional or gas-operated ones is that they don’t emit any harmful fumes or gases, like carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide. In fact, they leave a much smaller carbon footprint as no lethal or harmful toxins or gases are released into the environment.
Cost
In terms of installation and running cost, electric fireplaces are much less expensive than either gas or wood.
Conclusion
Wall-mounted electric designer fireplaces are generally chosen because they’re highly efficient, low cost and more practical. You can be virtually certain that you can find one fireplace that meets your home’s existing style and décor while also creating a contemporary focal point to any space.
