Since the introduction of flat screen televisions, fireplace manufacturers have been coming up with new designs that compliment the TV rather than competing with it. Plasma fires are a perfect solution if you're looking to save space in small rooms as they do not require a hearth and most of these kind of fires can be installed below a television to create a spectacular focal point in your home.
Plasma Gas Fires
Nothing can compete with a real flame and the choice of gas fires now available means there is a design to suit all tastes and budgets. Over the past few years, interior design trends have dictated that more people are creating a look that is less cluttered and streamline. Whilst the usual fireplace surround, back panel & hearth is always going to be popular, wall mounted gas fires create a dramatic feature in both contemporary & classically designed homes and the choice available is immense.
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If you have a chimney, it is always advisable to choose a fire that will utilise your flue. Open-fronted gas fires will normally offer only basic heat output and therefore are a popular choice for homeowners who are looking to install a television above. Designs such a the Verine Vertex hole-in-the-wall gas fire are fully inset and will fit flush to the face of the chimney with minimal protrusion. Operated by fully sequential remote control, the Vertex can be combined with a vast selection of fuel effects including Pebbles, Coals and Logs.
A more recent addition to the fireplace industry are flueless gas fires. Flueless gas fires incorporate a catalytic converter which cleans the fumes resulting in this type of fire not requiring a chimney or flue. The majority of flueless plasma fires a flush mounted on any internal wall and do not require to be inset. Whilst the heat output on flueless fires tends to be lower than glass-fronted fires that require a chimney, flueless fires are not suitable to be installed below a TV. All of the heat produced is produced from the top of the fire and is likely to cause damage to any electrical appliance installed above.
Plasma Electric Fires
If you are not familiar with recent electric fire designs, you will be amazed at the choice and effects available. Plasma electric fires are the perfect choice for modern homes that are built without a flue or chimney as most can be installed on a flat wall without requiring to be inset. You can enjoy the mesmerising flame effect without the need to have the heater function on. New designs such as the Orlando electric fire by Be Modern also incorporate rear projection LED lights that create a stunning effect on the wall behind. The colour of the LED lights can be changed to suit your mood - all from the comfort of your armchair with the hand held remote control! A simple bracket on the wall allows this fire to be installed in virtually any home by anybody with basic DIY skills.
Most electric fires offer a maximum 2kW heat output and recently more manufacturers are making their fires with a bottom or side fan to ensure that when the heater function is used, it will not affect the plasma television above. HotPrice have noticed a huge increase in sales of plasma electric fires especially the ultra contemporary LCD display models by Dimplex and Celsi which boast real images of fires (plus other functions including fish tank and waterfall scenes on certain models!)
Whichever style of fireplace you are looking for, HotPrice recommend spending time looking at the vast choice of models available and obtain expert advice on which fire would be suitable for your home. If you are looking for a plasma fire to install below a flat-screen television, ask advice on whether this will be suitable with your chosen fire before making a decision.
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