Whether you’re concerned about stray sparks, excess smoke, or live somewhere without access to a fireplace, an electric fireplace is an excellent alternative to a real one. Simply plug them into an outlet for an energy-efficient, child-safe fire. Check out the best electric fireplaces with mantels to make your home look and feel cozy.
Adaptable Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Infrared technology heats the people rather than the air
What We Don’t Like: Noisy fan
Not So Great For: Larger wall spaces
Perfect For: Traditional or contemporary styles
This fireplace’s versatile design and small footprint make it an excellent choice for tight living spaces. Though the fans are relatively loud when the heat is on, the fireplace offers 1,000 ft² of coverage, and it’s easy to turn on the fireplace without turning on the heat for ambiance during the warmer months.
The fireplace’s touch controls and remote control adjust not only the temperature but the color of the flames as well. Available in black, brown, or white, the design of the fireplace strikes an excellent balance between simplicity and intricacy, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into various traditional or contemporary interior decors.
Clean Farmhouse Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Simple, clean look
What We Don’t Like: No remote
Not So Great For: Warming larger spaces
Perfect For: Cozy modern farmhouse styles
The simple wooden surround of this electric fireplace is offered in two colors, dark brown and light oak, that are well suited for a farmhouse style. A set of decorative brackets is fitted on the corners of the mantel, while two switches directly above the fireplace screen allow you to turn the fire and the heat on or off.
Once assembled, this electric fireplace provides up to 400 ft² of heat from the bottom of the unit, making it easy to cozy up next to the fireplace with a good book.
Simple Wooden Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Traditional yet minimal
What We Don’t Like: Only black and brown colors
Not So Great For: Open or modern designs
Perfect For: Apartments or small homes
This electric fireplace is a simple solution for tiny living spaces and would even work well for a spacious RV or mobile home. Sporting a mantel that perfectly balances comfortable traditionalism with roomy minimalism, its heating coverage of 400 ft² offers plenty of comfort to smaller rooms.
Equipped with a remote, you can easily turn the fireplace on and off or adjust the heat, height, and even the color of the flames from a distance. This stunning design features ETL-certified safety glass that is cool to the touch, making it an ideal addition to homes with pets and small children.
Faux Brick Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Classic, realistic design
What We Don’t Like: Stones only available on the white model
Not So Great For: Tight spaces
Perfect For: Rustic living spaces
This extra large electric fireplace with mantle is constructed from MDF with solid wood veneers, with a powder-coated steel firebox. The oversize firebox is 30% larger than standard electric models, and combined with the flickering embers; it offers a realistic faux fireplace option for a modern home.
By framing light gray stones with white wooden pillars, this electric fireplace frame establishes a modern yet rustic look that easily blends into any home. Turning on the fire or the heat is as simple as using the remote control, and the heat automatically turns off once the room is warm enough.
Ornate Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Unique wooden pillars
What We Don’t Like: Single-color flames
Not So Great For: Minimalist styles
Perfect For: Dens and home libraries
The ornate wooden frame gives the impression that the fireplace’s surround was carefully hand-carved and is available in three finishes (black, brown, and white) that can be matched to various color schemes. Its relatively compact dimensions enable it to fit into small rooms like a home office or bedroom; however, the 4,780 BTU output is enough to heat up to 1,000 ft².
The temperature can be adjusted close-up with the touch controls or from a distance with a remote control. It’s also possible to turn on the fireplace without turning on the heat, allowing the room to maintain a comforting glow no matter the season.
White Farmhouse Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Open storage unit
What We Don’t Like: Small heating space
Not So Great For: Larger living rooms
Perfect For: Small farmhouse spaces
This electric fireplace with an all-white surround is a modern reinterpretation of wood-burning stoves from centuries past. The thermostat-adjustable heat only covers 323 ft² of space, making it well-suited for a small room.
A screen with three brightness levels allows for ambient lighting, and an open space between the mantel and the screen provides extra room for storage or decorations that enhance this fireplace’s quaint cottage-like feel.
Wide Electric Fireplace
What We Like: Hidden storage compartments
What We Don’t Like: Noticeably digital logs
Not So Great For: Small rooms
Perfect For: Living rooms
Eye-catching yet inconspicuous, this electric fireplace surround is a perfect fit for large living rooms or dens. It serves as an impressive focal point for larger rooms: not only is it 60” wide, it’s available in brown or off-white, and it comes with a remote control that allows you to change the flame color. The unit has an output of 5,000 BTU, enabling it to heat 1,000 ft² of space.
Two doors on either side of the fireplace and a sliding door above it provide storage that’s easily hidden from view yet is still easily accessible. The top of the mantel can be decorated with art, plants, and accent pieces without worrying about direct heat damage.
Electric Fireplace with Real Wood Mantel
What We Like: Real wooden mantel
What We Don’t Like: Gray color is closer to black
Not So Great For: Rooms with light color themes
Perfect For: Small living rooms or dens
A coverage area of 1,000 ft² and a surround of finished veneer gives this electric fireplace a realistic appearance and a sturdy build. Available in two colors, the dark and glossy surround simultaneously provides a room with a touch of modernity and antique design. An option on the remote control allows you to change the flame’s colors with the press of a button.
If you’re tight on space, you’re not just limited to placing things on top of the mantel. Surrounding the fireplace are two well-hidden doors that pop open to reveal extra storage space, with shelving tucked inside.
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This electric fireplace insert is an excellent way to create a unique indoor climate. Beautiful fire shade introduces a cozy atmosphere. The whole admires perfectly with modern interiors, where it is a good decoration.
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A gorgeous electric fireplace surrounding that is going to transform your room, making it warmer and homey. The bottom part that's under the rectangle fireplace, has a useful mantelpiece, you can use for displaying some decorations.
Real flame white electric fireplace
A very interesting product that provides warmth and decorates indoors. It is an electric fireplace has got a remote control, programmable thermostat and timer. This product is made of wood, metal and cast concrete.
Even an electric fireplace needs a mantel! Just to display collectibles on it! This mantel project takes inspiration from traditional fireplaces that have moulded shelf and column design. Its creator plans to paint it white.
Need something for your living room that is going to make it cozier and visually enhanced? This flame electric fireplace can be installed in a stone fireplace, transforming your whole room into an oasis of peace and beauty.
This flat TV was placed above electric fireplace which is surrounded by mantel. And that's why a faux shelving around an electric fireplace is useful - one can use it for decoration purposes! And choose different decorations according to current season.
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A comfortable place next to the fireplace, do you thing you need something more to be happy? The plush leopard-print ottoman is a beautiful piece of furniture with the dozen of splendor, but this is nothing wrong.
An aesthetic contemporary mantelpiece. It's composed of wide vertically grooved pillars and a crown-type mantelshelf with ledges. A wall around and a floor in front of a fireplace are cladded with ceramic tiles in grey shades.
This electric stone fireplace is a propositon for refined interiors, desinged in the traditional way. It provides a realistic patented flame effect around the room, while Its cool-touch glass makes it children safety.
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This electric fireplace will add to your home touch of elegance and class. It has also a corner option, so it will fit in the most of rooms, universal design allows compatibility with many decors, giving you a warming fire.
Traditional setup for a spacious and elegant living room with a white-painted fireplace with space for a TV above it. The fireplace itself is electrical, which makes it both cost-efficient and save to use with children.
An elegant contemporary electric fireplace and a long rectangular mantel shelf. They're of wood and metal with a black finish but a clear glass. They look great against a background of a wall built of stone tiles in cream, beiges and delicate greys.
A mantel dedicated for electric fireplace or gas fire. Finished white, showcasing a simple, contemporary design. Adds some style to a modern heating solution. Sleek marble fire surround, good looking and resilient.
Electric fireplace mantel mounted on wooden frame. It is fitted with a lot of open shelves in various sizes for storing books, display decoration and more. Elegant design for the living room and others interiors according to taste.
The electric fireplace imitating the real one very well. It is equipped with the wide mantel where you can put your family photos or other bric-à-brac. Looks great, but I probably like the classic one more.
Frederick Entertainment Center Electric Fireplace
This Entertainment Center accommodates up to 50" TVs, and is merged together with an electric fireplace suitable for smaller interiors. Includes remote control, firebox, mantel, screen kit, ceramic logs, and 6 spacious shelves.
A comfortable living room set, consisted of 2 sofas and 1 matching arm chair. Each piece is upholstered in a black leather and supported by a hardwood frame with tapered legs. Includes generously-filled back cushions, removable seat cushions and padded arms.
An elegant stylish frame for electric fireplaces. It's made of white finished materials. The frame features wide square recessed corner posts and a crown top with an apron (delicately carved) adorned with vertical fluting and ledges.
Shelf width 59″/1500mm Mantel height 49″/1245mm One size only Matt black or fully polished cast iron finish Suitable for gas, solid fuel or electric fires Manufactured by Stovax Shown: Georgian fully polished cast iron fire surround, Adelaide fully
Electric fireplace in elegant form. Surrounding is made of wood and finished with delicate carvings. Application in all kinds of interiors according to taste and need.
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