ELECTRIC??? That's the MOST expensive way to go. If you just want the entertainment of a fire then I guess it's fine. But if you're looking for anything else like heat.... OUCH. Do a Google for electric fireplaces and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for. Up here electricity is VERY expensive at almost 15 cents per KWH. And power failures can come during a blizzard. So we have a real fire.

IÂm back! This time, looking for help creating a "hearth". IÂve been trying to find photos on the web, but canÂt really find anything that would work. Again, this is a small townhouse. The dining area is terrazzo tile; the living area is carpet. I do have a few tiles that I could use to set the fireplace on, or I could try to build something out of brick. I could also do what deltabreee suggested and build a "stage" for it. Most of the photos and discussions I see here are for full-sized homes, not tiny townhouses like mine, so I donÂt know whether anyone can relate, but, while I donÂt have a lot of money, I donÂt want it to look cheap or tacky, either. Any ideas? Has anyone else ever done such a thing?

you can use it w/electric. diff ways to install. either inset or build it out. this is an infrared

One tending modern impactful idea would be chevron, not herringbone, tiles covering the whole wall. Any stone like quartzite, marble, soapstone or porcelain tile in a concrete appearance or shiplap cut to chevron pattern. Or take advantage of the electrical format and wallpaper the entire wall with a dramatic color pattern or abstract art. 2019 Damien Hirst Coast Paintings