Fake Fireplace

How would you define a fake fireplace? When you search for one what are you looking for?

There are actually many ways to do a fake fireplace. I've seen everything from cardboard cutouts to electric units or gas generated flames. Some of them have actual flames, others are just whisps of fabric blown by a fan. Many people would consider a gas fireplace to be fake just because it doesn't burn wood. Others would say that's completely legitimate because there is a real flame.

There's something to be said for a real wood burning fireplace; like the effort you must go to for cutting wood (or buying it pre-cut), scooping out the ashes, lighting the fire with newspaper that leaves burned paper ash all over your yard, and making sure the embers die out before you go to bed lest there be a fire burning down your house.

I grew up with real wood burning fireplaces in every home. My parents recently built their own home and put in a gas flame fireplace. I guess the work we went to all those years ago is better for the younger crowd. It would make sense that the older generations would prefer gas, though younger people do, too. It's pretty awesome how you can get a beautiful heat producing fire with the touch of a button, flame height controlled by a dial.

The fake fireplace has the convenience of mobility, easy installation, quick start (plug it in and you've got heat). They often produce just as much, if not more, heat than a standard fireplace.

We're featuring the following models:

Weber Weber Flame Outdoor Gas Fireplace about $650

Vermont Castings 33 In. Electric Fireplace Jefferson Autumn Oak Mantel about $650

Also check out the gas and electric pages for more fake fireplace options.