In many situations, an electric fireplace insert makes far more sense in your home than a more traditional option. Perhaps you’re just renting your space. Maybe you’re in a small apartment, and you can’t have an open flame. No matter what the situation, electric fireplace inserts can be ideal, and given the fact that today’s best fireplace inserts come with features like automatic shut-off (in addition to beautiful, classic styling) there’s never been a better time to consider the perfect option for your home. With so many to choose from, though, how do you know which ones might best fit your needs? Here are seven of our most beautiful electric fireplace inserts available today.
Dimplex Revillusion 42-inch Built-in Firebox
Available with both a single glass pane and double glass doors, this beautiful option is built on the innovative Revillusion ThurView full-depth design. It’s ideal in a contemporary setting thanks to the subtle details from the poured concrete features. Fairly neutral in color styling, the lifelike flames offer any space the stylish, industrial touches that will help complete it. You can decide whether you’d like to see just the flames or select the level of heat you’d like it to produce: 4,400 BTUs, 6,745 BTUs, or 8,794 BTUs. You can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and it includes a mood maker remote feature as well as touch controls.
Dimplex Revillusion 36-inch Portrait Built-In Firebox
Hoping to find something a bit smaller with a classic backdrop? This option is ideal. It also offers either a single glass-pane door kit or a double glass-pane door kit. And it too can heat up to 1,000 square feet. Choose from a flame-only setting or BTU ratings of 4,400, 6,745, or 8,874. The full brick surrounding is a beautiful touch, and it features Revillusion Flame technology with bright, large, random flames appearing from the logs themselves. You can even customize the glow with several different hues or adjust the flame base color.
Dimplex 45-inch Deluxe Built-In Electric Firebox
If you’re short on space, but you’re looking for the comfort the traditional fireplace can provide, this is truly the right option for you. Designed to ensure you get maximum floor space and the comfort electric fireplace inserts can provide, this option offers a gorgeous faux brick interior as well as manual switches for the flames. The original Dimplex Flame Effect means this will always look realistic, and the individually molded logs pulse and glow from within to look like naturally burning wood. It can supply up to 9,2000 BTU, so you can use it as part of your primary heat source. You can even add a three-stage remote so you can enjoy the flames alone, too.
Dimplex Revillusion 24-inch Built-In Firebox
Whether you’re looking for a beautiful industrial concrete look or a classic brick look, this model is perfect. Order it with either a 36” or 40” trim kit, too. The Revillusion flames offer you a clear view of lifelike reality, capturing all the charm that wood-burning fireplaces typically offer. The flames you see are large, bright, and random. You can even customize the glow with a variety of different warm hues. The ambient light sensor adjusts to the light around it, too. Up to 5,118 BTUs are possible with this option.
Dimplex 33-inch Plug-In Electric Firebox with Logs
Realistic flame technology is key for many electric fireplace owners, and this option offers that along with thermostat-controlled, fan-forced heat. The patented flame technology means pulsating embers that look incredibly real. This model comes with on/off flame control as well as separate controls for the speed of the flames, the brightness of the interior, and the heat itself. This model can heat up to 400 square feet, but you can use it without the heat too. No matter which option you select, the glass remains cool to the touch, making it ideal for children and pets alike.
Dimplex 33-inch Multi-Fire XD Electric Firebox with Realogs
Made with patented inner glow technology, the Multi-Fire XD offers a full-view design that means you continually see the beautiful light of the fire. It also offers several ambient light themes, so you can choose the hypnotic glow of a traditional fire or something that helps set the perfect mood in your home. It features a heating range of up to 1,000 square feet, and you can select a heating option of up to 5,118 BTUs or just use the flames alone for a beautiful effect.
Selecting the Right Model to Meet Your Needs
Whether you’re looking for something sleek and modern or something with a classic touch, the best model to meet your needs is one that is easy to install, safe, and beautiful. All of these options meet those criteria and so much more, and each offers several customization options that can help you decide what might look best in your home.