The false fireplace
IN BRIEF
The joy of gathering with family and friends in front of an open fire is no longer reserved for people living in old country houses. Fireplaces can now be found in towns and cities, in spaces large and small. Discover all the advantages of owning a decorative faux fireplace!
How a decorative faux fireplace works
Faux decorative fireplaces, also known as “electric fireplaces”, testify to the progress of our society. We can now heat our homes without lighting a fire, while still enjoying the warm visual appeal we’ve come to love. Who hasn’t dreamed of having a fireplace in their living room, in front of which they could sit comfortably with a good book? But not everyone can heat with wood… so we had to invent the decorative faux fireplace! What’s special about it is that it runs on electricity, so there’s no need to store wood logs or sweep the chimney.
The fake electric fireplace is simply plugged into an outlet. Since its primary function is decorative, this fireplace won’t be enough to adequately heat an interior in winter, for example. Keep in mind that it’s more of an auxiliary heater than a primary source of heat.
The decorative fireplace produces a visual of flames, more or less realistic depending on the model. It is also possible to separate the heating function from the decorative function. In this way, the fireplace can be operated without radiating heat.
The advantages of installing an electric fireplace
The advantages of installing a decorative faux fireplace are more numerous than you might think. In short, it enhances your interior without the drawbacks of a conventional fireplace. In detail, it’s easy to see that electric fireplaces can be installed anywhere in the home. There’s no need for the famous flue. Smoke is a thing of the past! Its purchase price remains reasonable and can satisfy all budgets. Here again, it goes without saying that the quality of the fireplace, particularly in terms of the visual appeal of the flames, will partly determine the selling price.
Once purchased, and depending on the model chosen, it can be installed wherever you like. Maintenance-free, the decorative fireplace softens the atmosphere of the room naturally.
Worried parents can rest assured: even with a small child, you can operate an electric fireplace without fear. It offers comfort and optimum safety in any room in which your fireplace is installed.
Choosing a decorative faux fireplace
If you take a look at the models of faux decorative fireplaces available on the market, such as those featured on our site, you’ll realize that there are two main types. On the one hand, there are fireplaces that can be installed, and on the other, fireplaces that can be fixed in place.
- The false fireplace that can be installed anywhere in your home, as long as there's an electrical outlet nearby, gives you the freedom to use it as you wish. Some don't hesitate to use it as a piece of furniture in its own right, on which they place decorative objects, for example. See our 3 best-selling faux fireplaces:
AMBRA Freestanding Electric Fireplace – LED Flame Effect – Wood Slat Mantel
Original price was: 599.00 €.495.00 €Current price is: 495.00 €.
- The fake fireplace insert: do you have a niche to fill or a classic old fireplace that no longer works? You could flush-mount this decorative fireplace to optimize space or bring the pre-existing fireplace to life. Discover the 3 best-selling fake fireplace inserts:
3D 180 cm Built-in Electric Fireplace
1 099.00 €
Insert électrique encastrable Oxford 2XL avec Effet flammes LED
Original price was: 369.00 €.294.00 €Current price is: 294.00 €.
- False wall-mounted fireplaces: these are wall-mounted, making them ideal for small living spaces. It brings conviviality without taking up too much space. Below are the 3 best-selling faux fireplaces in our catalog:
Quartz 121cm electric wall heater
Original price was: 629.00 €.595.00 €Current price is: 595.00 €.
Wall-mounted electric fireplace Lounge White 120cm
Original price was: 629.00 €.529.00 €Current price is: 529.00 €.A state-of-the-art electric fireplace
Contrary to popular belief, decorative fireplaces don’t consume a lot of energy. It’s even more environmentally friendly than a conventional fireplace, which emits smoke into the atmosphere from burning wood.
Some models of faux decorative fireplaces even feature an energy-saving mode. What’s more, as already mentioned, it’s possible not to use the heating mode when the fireplace is in operation. So you can simply enjoy the beautiful flames to warm your heart. It becomes a decorative element.
Most models of fake electric fireplace can be controlled remotely, using a remote control. You can adjust the power of the heater, the intensity of the flames and control its aesthetic appearance by selecting decorative elements such as the addition of logs, for an even more realistic look!
