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[katie630]

Hey there all!

Long time reader first time poster

I've decided recently that I really want a small fireplace for my home office and was wondering if anyone has any they've recently purchased that they love?

Something small like this could be perfect, but I'm also kinda falling in love with how some of these new ethanol fireplaces look, like this one. Sounds like a little more high maintenance but could be worth it.

Advice? Thx

My Product Recommendations

Strathmore Freestanding Vent Free Electric Fireplace

[Kachina624]

This is your lucky day. Tune in at midnight for a Duraflame stove TSV, and it comes in beautiful colors. It's a little on the small side so note the dimensions. V-32918.

[curlywhitedog]

I love that little wooden one - would look so cute in my MBR

but the reviews are not so hot...pun intended.

Maria

[Kachina624]

I would not consider one of the ethanol fireplaces. The fuel is expensive and some say it smells bad. These electrics have a "flame" that's very realistic and just as mesmerizing as a real fire plus they give off heat to warm the room, which can be turned off. This TSV uses new technology which is supposed to be less costly to operate. I haven't even seen the ethanol fires sold in the past couple of years; the electrics are vastly superior.

[Campion]

Seconding what was said earlier: if you want a small fireplace, the Duraflame is a great choice. No fumes, and you can run it "fire" only (no heat) or with heat. I actually have mine in front of my gas fireplace at the moment, and when winter comes, I'll move it into my bedroom for "atmosphere." You can't beat the price and they are safe, unlike anything with an open flame.

[gypsy2]

I agree with kachina and Campion. I have both a Duraflame heater and one from ShophQ. The one from SHQ is larger and is really pretty. I like them both. I guess it just depends on what you want....size, etc.

[Buck-i-Nana]

Are you looking for something just for the ambiance, or are you wanting a heat source? The ethanol fireplace will not provide you with any real noticeable heat. Fireplaces like the Duraflame can be used to supplement your heating or just used for the ambiance.

[Desertdi]

Duraflame is the most practical way to zone heat

[AuntG]

Please consider Sunday's Oct 5 TSV. They are so much prettier than those box type heaters.

[Ms X]

I love my Duraflame mini-fireplace for my home office. I'm going into my third winter with it, and it's like new. Other less expensive space heaters have lasted only a year or two for me. It's a lesson in price vs. value.