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5 Ways to Achieve the Coziest Home this Winter: Electric Fireplace Edition

Nothing feels better than coming home after a winter adventure and enjoying a cozy night by the fire. But what if you’ve never started a fire before? If you’re like us and didn’t get to that part of Girl Scouts training, learning how to build and maintain a fire is like waiting for snow in July: it feels like it’s never going to happen. Fortunately, we’ve got 5 ideas on creating the perfect cozy spot with no matches, kindling, or gas required.

logs glow and flames dance in a fireplace in a living room
How to start a fire in your fireplace Place our log set in your hearth and push the on button Thats it

1. Try an Electric Log Set in Your Existing Fireplace

If your house came with a traditional fireplace that has just been collecting dust, these electric fireplace log sets are a game-changer. Our 3D Flame® Effect technology is designed to create realistic, dancing flames that project onto the back of your fireplace. Providing heat up to 400 square feet, this electric log set is environmentally friendly and emits zero carbon emissions. Plus, it offers you the look of a cozy fireplace without the messy clean-up of wood-burning fires.

2. Add this Electric Fireplace Wall Mantel for Maximum Coziness

a white wall mantel electric fireplace sits against a light blue wall for simple yet elegant style
An elegant wall mantel electric fireplace offers the perfect ambiance in every room

Picture this: you’re all settled in for the night. You’re wrapped up with a thick, down comforter in your bedroom, reading the latest book-club find, and your sweet pets are dozing on your legs. Feeling sleepy, you turn off the light but still enjoy the soft, flickering light from your electric wall mantel. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! With adjustable brightness and flame speed settings, you can have the best nightlight ever.

3. Bring in the Cozy Without Sacrificing Space

If you have a smaller bedroom and want to save floor space, a wall-mounted electric fireplace is a superb solution to creating a cozy living space this winter. Wall-mounted options are versatile because they can create a sleek, minimalist appearance when used as the singular focal point. They can create a unique, inviting look in your larger spaces as well. If you want to zhuzh up your home, give yourself a private library moment by placing bookshelves around your wall-mounted electric fireplace. Thanks to infrared, electric heat, there’s no danger of sparks jumping around!

a wall mounted electric fireplace with three sided viewing hangs on the wall of a room full of neutral home decor

4. Add Heat and Comfort Wherever You Go with Electric Fireplace Stove Heaters

One of the advantages of these charming duraflame® electric stove heaters is they you save you money on your bills! Use this electric fireplace as a supplemental heat source and take it with you from room to room. You can turn down your thermostat and not have to pay for heating the entire house, which can result in a 10-15% decrease on your energy bills. These heaters are lightweight, heat rooms up to 1,000 square feet, and actually add to your home design with authentic-looking stove handles and dancing flames.

5. For the Most Cozy Movie Nights: Electric Fireplace TV Stand

Add warmth and style to your living space with our PanoGlow® electric fireplace TV stand. The sawblade finish and glass paned cabinet doors add a touch of rustic charm to your decor, while the three-sided glass display of the electric fireplace provides a breathtaking view from any angle. Just imagine having your guests over for game day with tons of yummy snacks and a cozy fire as the snow falls outside. You can use this fireplace as the ultimate ambiance-maker in the summer too! Just turn off the heat and only use the flame effect.

three sided glass display of the electric fireplace provides a breathtaking view from any angle

Create a Cozy Space with an Electric Fireplace from Twin Star Home

Explore all our cozy options at Wayfair today! Our wide selection of styles is sure to complement your home’s décor. And if you’re looking for more ideas and inspiration for decorating with electric fireplaces, read on.

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Rose Kinne