Electric log burner

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OrlandointheWilderness · 09/11/2023 10:29

Hiya, I'm hankering after a fire - I've always loved one but the house we are (long term) renting doesn't have one. I feel I need a centrepiece that isn't the tv! 😂 I've got my eye on an electric log burner type thing, but I've never done it before. Can I buy one then buy a mantelpiece and the slates for underneath and it not look daft on a flat wall!?! All advice welcome!

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NellyBarney · 09/11/2023 20:51

I used to have an all in one electric fireplace when I was living in rental. I thing it came from B&Q and was very cheap. It wasn't grand but an improvement to the look and feel of the place.

AtomicBlondeRose · 09/11/2023 20:52

I have a super cheap one from B&M under a mantelpiece and it looks fine. Way better than just a blank wall. You can have the fire bit on with no heat which is a nice centrepiece to the room.

LIZS · 09/11/2023 20:52

We have a Dimplex one which had a similar set up in previous property.

NellyBarney · 09/11/2023 20:54

https://www.diy.com/departments/be-modern-colville-white-black-ivory-effect-electric-fire-suite/5030478715347_BQ.prd?storeId=&&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAo7KqBhDhARIsAKhZ4uic0GXkDbZNQCyFv5U-6K7IAryKGk1njfFBD0ifMRVZE77HTXOpbaUaAoZGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
This is an example of the 1-in-all, just plug in. You'll find it cheaper with a bit of googling.

Be Modern Colville White & black Ivory effect Electric Fire suite | DIY at B&Q

The Colville 44" Electric fireplace from Be Modern offers a stylish and modern focal point for any space.

https://www.diy.com/departments/be-modern-colville-white-black-ivory-effect-electric-fire-suite/5030478715347_BQ.prd?gclid=Cj0KCQiAo7KqBhDhARIsAKhZ4uic0GXkDbZNQCyFv5U-6K7IAryKGk1njfFBD0ifMRVZE77HTXOpbaUaAoZGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=

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OrlandointheWilderness · 10/11/2023 10:34

Thank you everyone! Yes I just think having it would immediately make the room feel cosier, which is very important to me 😂

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Pipersgirl · 11/11/2023 07:47

We had this one- it’s an entire suite which is flat back so can go on any wall. I LOVED it, made a real focal point of the room.
saving to get a new one as we recently moved and I’m going for the same again 😂
https://www.very.co.uk/adam-fires-fireplaces-oxford-stove-suite-in-pure-white-with-woodhousenbspelectricnbspstove/1600155874.prd?cm_mmc=google--BAU+-+Generic--DSA--DYNAMIC+SEARCH+ADS_p41728981025&utm_campaign=Generic_Electricals+-+Generic+-+Cooling&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=DYNAMIC+SEARCH+ADS&campaigntype=acquisition&category=Electricals&gbraid=0AAAAAD2k1i2grWAX8XSE5Qtn_Mx9vHFAm&gclid=CjwKCAiAxreqBhAxEiwAfGfndDXmyrS_RKRGZItEysmqES30MvhgAZKFcbO9FgAXZlh9u7Fcsn2fKBoCBc0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

ScaredSceptic · 14/11/2023 08:51

Might be a daft question but with these all in one suites do you have to remove skirting board so it fits flat to the wall?

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