Guide to Your Perfect Fireplace While most people agree that a fireplace is the centerpiece of any living room, choosing from so many designs can be confusing. The following steps are intended to help you select the right Gel Fuel or Electric Fireplace for your home.
Step 1: Decide on the placement of your fireplace Deciding on a spot for your Gel Fuel Fireplace is the first step in determining the right fireplace for your home, and will establish what type will best suit your needs. Do you need a compact or corner unit? How large can it be? A good way to test out a potential placement is to spend the day walking through your home to see if the space of the fireplace will deter from the natural flow of traffic. - Wall Gel Fuel Fireplaces create a beautiful focal point.
- Corner Gel Fuel Fireplaces create architectural interest
- Bookcase Gel Fuel Fireplaces add storage and display space.
Step 2: Decide on the type of your fireplace. Do you want a fireplace simply for its beauty or also for warmth? A Gel Fuel Fireplace can be simply decorative, or an electric Fireplace can be heat efficient and beautiful at the same time. Are there any other special considerations? Are you concerned about having heat during power failure? One of the benefits of a Gel Fuel Fireplace is that they can operate during power failure, when you need the heat the most. A Gel Fuel Fireplace can be situated virtually anywhere because there are no wires, no construction, and no mess. Gel fuel cans hide behind the log set in order to create that real fire effect by flaming and crackling like real wood. And with no gas or electricity used, your utility bills will not be affected. An Electric Fireplace can be situated virtually anywhere there is electricity and you do not have to worry about Gel fuel cans in order to create warmth and that real fire effect.
Step 3: Decide on the features of your fireplace Establishing the specific design features you require will help you to narrow down your fireplace search. Your Gel Fuel Fireplace or Electric Fireplace can become much more than just a mantel and logs. Decide what best meets your practical and aesthetic needs and choose from our large selection of features. - Light, Medium, and Dark wood finishes offer a wide range of color options within a versatile material.
- White, Black, and other finishes give a fresh, contemporary look to a classic piece of furniture.
Step 4: Choose the style of your fireplace What finished look do you want for your home? If you have traditional furnishings a classical design might be best. If you have contemporary furnishings a simple fireplace with clean lines may be more suitable. Gel Fuel Fireplaces and Electric Fireplaces come in a wide variety of designs and materials which fit your home or offices unique decor. Don't make the mistake of assuming that a fireplace won't work for you because its too traditional or bulky - You can match up your personal tastes to any number of styles:
Step 5: Determine any other needs for your fireplace Built-in shelves or accent lighting blend your fireplace more fully into your room decor and create a unique area for enjoying your favorite items along with your new Gel Fuel Fireplace or Electric Fireplace.
Step 6: Determine the cost of your Gel Fuel Fireplace Compare prices. Also remember to compare sizes, there are a lot of similar designs available but some suppliers will offer these designs in much smaller sizes than others. Price is a consideration and Gel Fuel Fireplaces and Electric Fireplaces cost from as little as a few hundred dollars.
Step 7: Install and enjoy your new Fireplace! | 
