Gone are the days when we needed a fireplace to warm our homes, but the allure of a cozy fire still appeals to most of us. Clean-burning, seasoned hardwoods are getting more expensive and harder to come by each year. But that doesn’t mean the end of dreams of fireplaces in our dens and family rooms. It simply means that more and more forward-thinking people are opting for gas fireplaces as they build and remodel their homes. For most people, they are the first choice because of their safety, cleanliness, and ease of maintenance.
When you decide to consider gas fireplaces, you have just made the first decision in a long list of decisions you face. The good news is that almost every next decision he will have to make will be based on his personal preferences and style. Gas fireplaces come in as many styles and sizes as his imagination can imagine. There are fireplaces for every room you want to consider installing one in. But before style and size, your next decision should be whether you want a vented or unvented fireplace. Both have pros and cons, including security reasons, so be sure to do some more research on this first or perhaps discuss this option with an expert before deciding.
Once that decision is made, your fun can really begin. Gas fireplaces can be an addition to bedrooms, living rooms, libraries, family rooms, and even kitchens and dining rooms. They can warm up an eat-in kitchen environment like no other architectural detail can. Because they are so easy to light and maintain, they add value to the room without taking the focus away from the delights on the stove or the conversation of those who enjoy cooking. The same can be said for fireplaces in other rooms. They add warmth and comfort, as well as providing a focal point for the room that can be as elaborate or understated as you like, your only limits are those you impose on yourself.
Gas fireplaces add value and warmth, a factor to consider when building or remodeling. Since gas is a much cleaner fuel than wood, that value doesn’t have to be tempered by chimney sweep bills or the smell of smoke that can seep into your fabrics and carpets. Gas is clean, cheap, and basically at your fingertips once the installation is complete. If you’re building or remodeling, don’t finalize your plans until you’ve seriously considered a gas fireplace.