A fireplace indoors is a great gathering spot, whether it’s just you and your family hanging out after dinner, or you’re having a party. Not every home has one, though. Even if you do have a traditional wood-burning fireplace, you know how much upkeep it requires.
You have to keep it and the chimney clean, and ashes can get all over your rugs or carpets. You have to purchase wood every autumn, and you need a place to store it.
Fire pits out in the backyard is an easier solution. You still need wood, and there’s still clean up involved. Plus, it’s an open flame that could be a potential hazard, but at least you don’t have to have a chimney.
As much of a pain it is to get the fire going and keep it going, it’s worth it sometimes for a big party or even just an evening of s’mores.
There’s an alternative to traditional fireplaces and fire pits that eliminate all of the hassle and maintenance, and it’s potentially less expensive in the long-run.
Portable ethanol fireplaces that run on bio ethanol fireplace fuel are meant for indoor and outdoor use could be the solution you’re looking for.
You can install an outdoor ethanol fireplace or a freestanding ethanol fireplace for your home.
Unlike other gas fireplaces, these ventless fireplace that run on ethanol fuel do not emit harmful natural gas. Ethanol fireplaces have no effect on the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your space, any more than a handful of candles do.
So, are ethanol fireplaces safe? Yes, they are.
Ethanol Fireplace: An Easy Instant Indoor Fireplace
Although you can always convert your existing fireplace into a wall mounted ethanol fireplace by installing an ethanol fireplace insert, you can always opt for modern burners that vent free. A freestanding fireplace with no soot or smoke sounds like something from the future, but it’s a real product.
Your freestanding ethanol fireplace does more than just keep you warm. With its beautiful radiance, it may also alter your home and warm your heart.
Unlike electric fireplaces that need electricity or a burner that need gas lines, a bioethanol fuel fireplace is easy to install and offers great air quality. An ethanol burner runs on the right fuel – ethanol, which a renewable energy source.
If you’re looking for a large portable fireplace that you can use indoors or outdoors, the Eco-Feu Santa Crus 2-Sided Biofuel Fireplace is a good choice.
This model is made of steel and tempered glass, so it’s a safe, enclosed fireplace. It’s a freestanding piece, so you can place it on your floor and enjoy it there, or mount it on a wall.
This fireplace uses bio ethanol fuel, which means it’s safe for the environment. It doesn’t produce harmful fumes, and it’s biodegradable, so it’s safe for the environment.
You have your choice of black, white, or stainless steel, so you can get the finish that fits your style the best. This is a large unit at 63 inches long and nearly 23 inches tall, so it’s an ideal focal piece for a large living room or patio.
Ethanol Fireplaces Have Compact Modern Design
If you’d prefer a smaller fireplace, but with a clean, modern look to give your room or outdoor space a design edge, the Eco-Feu Paramount Biofuel Fireplace could be just the thing. Once again, this ethanol fireplace is a freestanding unit, but it comes with its own casing in white or black. The blocky C-shaped model catches the eye immediately, whether the flame is going or not.
You can use this fireplace inside or outside, and it makes for a great dividing wall. It’s only about 36 inches tall, so you may want to have it built into an existing wall, but even if it’s simply placed in a large space, it becomes a part of either side of the room.
Create an Accent Piece with a Bio Ethanol Fuel Fireplace
Surprisingly, you can buy a miniature version of these portable fireplaces – and they’re a bargain. A bioethanol tabletop fireplace is a great idea – indoors or outdoors – as a personal heating element.
The Nu-Flame Irradia Noir Indoor/Outdoor Tabletop Ethanol Fireplace is one of those that adds a pop of modern design to any home and it fits on a coffee table, a side table, or shelf easily.
Because you can use this outdoors, it turns a cool night out on your patio into a comfortable spot for dinner or relaxing after a long day. The tempered glass keeps it safe for use almost anywhere you place it.
Another great feature is that this tiny fireplace (it measures almost 14 inches in length) comes with a snuff tool, so you can put the fire out and save the fuel in it for another time.
THE ALTERNATIVE TO OUTDOOR FIRE PITS
There’s a certain romanticism about starting a fire yourself in your back yard, but as mentioned before, it can be messy, dangerous, and time-consuming. If you get a bioethanol outdoor fireplace, you don’t have to subject yourself to all of that work and harsh smoke from a traditional fire pit..
Many ethanol fireplaces are reasonably priced, but if you’re looking for a clean, classic design at a bargain, check out the Nu-Flame Sparo Indoor/Outdoor Tabletop Ethanol Fireplace. Its affordability doesn’t take anything away from its features.
This black portable fireplace offers the same soot-less and smoke-free experience you’d get from any ethanol fireplace. It’s a bit smaller in size at just more than 12 inches high and 9.5 inches wide and deep.
This model burns the same type of fuel, which is biodegradable and safe for the environment, but it has a smaller fuel tank, so it won’t burn for nearly as long as some other units. At just 12 pounds, you can easily place this in the center of a patio table and enjoy the warmth and ambiance from it anytime.
Ethanol fireplaces are a great choice to replace fireplaces or fire pits – indoors or outdoors. At the very least, it’s a design element that makes for a good conversation piece. It also has the potential, though, to become a functional piece of your home to add ambiance for relaxation, and warmth for added comfort – whether it’s inside or out.
The benefit of choosing one of these easy-to-use fireplaces is that they’re both portable and rated for indoor or outdoor use, so you can move it to whichever room you want it.