Decorating
Easily Add Coziness into Any Room with Electric Fireplaces
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Nov 23, 2007, 00:30

(ARA) - Relaxing comfortably in front of the fireplace is a time-honored way to spend a crisp autumn evening or a blustery winter day at home with the family. But that idyllic setting may not be realistic for those in condos, apartments or rooms within the home not accessible to chimney systems – until now.

Thanks to modern technology, electric fireplaces have made great strides in styling, convenience and heat-output. Gone are the days of a “fake” fire within a cheap-looking mantle surround – now replaced with electric fireplaces featuring dancing flames and glowing embers, the ability to be installed anywhere in minutes, and a selection of appearance options for an upscale look matching every décor.

“To most people, adding an electric fireplace means heading to your local ‘Home Improvement Warehouse’ and buying a plain black firebox with a veneered surround that looks like a cheap add-on to the room,” explains Kurt Rumens, president of Travis Industries, maker of Fireplace Xtrordinair, Avalon and Lopi fireplace brands. “The next generation of electric fireplaces offer numerous front faceplate appearance options, making it easy to create a look that fits within the home’s current architectural style – yet dazzle the eye and seduce the senses with a gorgeous, realistic-looking fireplace appearance.”

So when you’re looking for a quick and simple way to add a touch of ambiance into your apartment, make your condo more stylish and cozy, or simply infuse some heat to any room within your home, remember the following when considering electric fireplaces:

Divine Installation

Ease of installation has been one of the electric fireplace’s best features for years and that convenience factor hasn’t changed. Simply plug into any standard 110-volt wall outlet, no venting needed nor installation required – just plug and play!

Keeping in Line With Design

The appearance aspects of electric fireplaces have been its downfall for years – the lack of high quality front faceplate materials and styling portrayed a cheap add-on fireplace rather than one that looks like a well-designed part of the home.

Now, custom cabinets and a large selection of faceplate designs provide options for an elegant, refined look. For example, Travis brands offer 19 customizable options: brushed nickel with Arabesque grillwork, antique copper, rectangular bungalow-styled with double doors, even contemporary-styled faces, among others. High-quality materials and faceplate designs exude a cohesive, luxurious look not normally associated with electric fireplaces.

Realistic Burning Appearance, Convenient Functionality

When considering an electric fireplace, keep in mind heat output, realism and features like fine-tuning the visual flame speed and height, accent lighting, temperature and even sleep timers. Travis Industries fireplaces offer these functions, can heat up to 400 square feet of space with up to 5,000 BTUs of instant heat output, and feature glowing beds of pulsating embers and hand-crafted log sets.

Additionally, an air treatment system circulates and cleans the air in an average-sized room every 15 minutes. Washable filters operate with or without heat, so they can be used simply to filter allergens – and filters only need to be cleaned or replaced annually. Unlike “vent-free” fireplaces, there is no limit on the hours of usage, moisture concerns or mold buildup with an electric fireplace.

“The attractive flame and decorative options are unlike ordinary electric fireplaces available today,” adds Rumens. “Teaming the convenience aspects and realistic-looking fire appearance with customizable decorative options – upscale electric fireplaces look stylish and heat even better!”

For more ideas on how to incorporate warmth and elegance into virtually any room within the home with an electric fireplace from Travis Industries, visit www.travisproducts.com or call (800) 654-1177.

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