Staying Warm with Electric Fireplaces

There's definitely a fall chill in the air here in New England!  When I woke up this morning, it was a brisk 35°F outside.  My husband set the thermostat to 65°F before we went to bed, and I turned on the electric fireplace in our bedroom.  


 If you're considering buying an electric fireplace, I highly recommend them.  They add the warmth and ambiance of a real fireplace without the soot or mess.   I am so crazy about them that we have four of them in our home.   If you're a regular visitor here, you'll recognize the Dimplex electric stove, pictured above, in our breakfast nook.  It has a fabulous heater and its warm glow makes the room feel so cozy on a cool day!

A few years ago, my husband had bought me one of those gel fuel fireplaces for the living room  for Christmas.  However, we quickly found out the gel fuel is very expensive.  Instead of throwing money away on fuel,  I invested in a Dimplex electric fireplace insert to use in the mantel.  After measuring the opening, I ordered one online, and it fit perfectly.  

I've always wanted a fireplace in our bedroom, so I found this old mantel on eBay.  It was a local auction, and I picked it up for only $50.00.  Once it was home, I painted it and added a tile surround.  I then measured the opening and ordered this Dimplex 30-inch electric fireplace insert along with a trim kit. It is definitely a frugal alternative to the expensive electric fireplaces I have seen in local furniture stores.

When my sister-in-law  moved to Texas with her family a couple of years ago, she gave us this electric fireplace.  I was thrilled because I had just started decorating my mom cave/office at the time, and it was a perfect fit below where the television is mounted on the wall.  Before moving it into the room, I removed the firebox and painted the mantel surround black.   It looks great in the room.  When I turn on the heater and close the door, my office is toasty warm within minutes.

The best thing about having electric fireplaces throughout the house is we  definitely save on our heating bills.  We keep the thermostat down low in the winter, then turn on one of the fireplaces in whatever room we are using.


We are planning on remodeling our finished basement in the spring. Our daughter will be using the area much of the time, and she prefers more of a contemporary style than what we have in the rest of the house.  It can get a bit drafty in the basement, so an electric fireplace would keep it toasty warm down there on chilly days.  I  found this Dimplex wall-mounted electric fireplace I will likely order; its contemporary style will work well in the room.


Thanks for stopping by, and stay warm!