TEST PAGE · Guided Fireplace Shopping

Choose the fireplace first. Then build the wall around it.

Shop by installation type, compare premium Modern Flames and Dimplex options, narrow the size and format that fits your space, then move into the product page. If you want a final specification check before ordering, our fireplace team can step in at the end.

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  • Shop by installation type
  • Compare premium models
  • Final-fit support when needed

You can shop the full fireplace path without contacting us first. Use the final-fit form only if you want help confirming sizing, installation format, or the last product choice before ordering.

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Project Type

What are you building around?

This is the biggest decision because it determines the fireplace format worth shopping.

Shop by Installation Type

Start with the space you are building around.

Contemporary linear electric fireplace integrated into a limestone media wall

New Media Wall or Feature Wall

Begin with the wall width, television placement, finished wall depth, and desired fireplace proportions. Linear built-in fireplaces usually provide the most integrated architectural result.

Traditional electric fireplace insert set into an existing masonry opening

Existing Fireplace Opening

Measure the opening width, height, and depth before comparing traditional-format inserts. Surround and trim requirements should also be considered before ordering.

Close detail of electric fireplace flame and ember bed in a warm interior

Minimal-Construction Fireplace Update

Wall-mounted and shallow-depth fireplaces can create ambiance without requiring a complete feature-wall rebuild.

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How to Shop This Page

Move from installation type to a product you can actually buy.

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Choose the Installation Type

Start with the actual project: linear built-in, existing-opening insert, wall mount, or multi-sided installation.

02

Narrow the Size & Format

Use wall width, opening dimensions, available depth, television placement, and viewing-side needs to narrow the collection.

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Compare the Shortlist

Compare the models that remain by dimensions, flame presentation, heating capability, electrical requirements, controls, and price.

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Purchase or Get a Final Fit Check

When the specification is clear, move to the product page and order. If anything is uncertain, send us the model and project details for a final-fit check.

Plan the Project in the Right Order

Choose the fireplace before finalizing the wall.

Installation Format

Linear built-in, traditional insert, wall-mounted, or multi-sided. This decision shapes everything after it.

Wall or Opening Dimensions

Width, height, and usable depth of the wall or existing opening you are building around.

Fireplace Proportions

Viewing width and height relative to the wall, furniture, and the overall room scale.

Television Placement

Actual television width and intended mounting height in relation to the fireplace above it.

Electrical Requirements

Circuit type, outlet location, and whether the selected model calls for 120-volt or 240-volt service.

Finish Materials and Clearances

Stone, tile, millwork, and mantels must respect the clearances published in the model manual.

The product determines the framing, not the other way around. Finalizing stone, cabinetry, millwork, television height, or wall depth before selecting the fireplace can create expensive changes later.

Never rely on a general sizing rule for final construction. Framing dimensions, heat-discharge locations, clearances, wiring, and finishing requirements vary by model and must be verified using the current manufacturer manual.

Electric fireplace built into a media wall with a television mounted above

Fireplace and Television Planning

Planning an electric fireplace below a television?

  • Compare the television's actual width, not only its diagonal screen size, with the fireplace viewing width.
  • Confirm whether the fireplace releases heat from the front, top, or another location.
  • Account for the mantel, shelf, or heat-management approach if required.
  • Consider the seated viewing height before setting the television elevation.
  • Review the fireplace manual before framing or installing finish materials.
  • Avoid presenting any universal fireplace-to-TV clearance as fact.
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Modern Flames vs. Dimplex

Which fireplace brand better fits your project?

Modern Flames

A strong starting point for design-led projects that prioritize fireplace format, visual customization, media-wall integration, traditional and linear options, and multi-sided flexibility.

  • Orion for immersive traditional and linear formats
  • Redstone for traditional inserts and built-ins
  • Landscape Pro for linear and multi-sided installations
  • Spectrum Slimline for shallow contemporary walls
Shop Modern Flames

Dimplex

A strong starting point for refined linear installations, established electric-heating expertise, multi-sided Ignite models, and specialized Optimyst water-vapor flame presentations.

  • Ignite Evolve for refined linear feature walls
  • Ignite XL Bold for single-sided, corner, or three-sided installations
  • Ignite Ultra for premium panoramic applications
  • Optimyst for dimensional water-vapor flame effects
Shop Dimplex

There is no universal winner. The better brand is the one whose dimensions, installation format, flame presentation, electrical requirements, and controls best support your project.

Read the complete Modern Flames vs. Dimplex comparison: Modern Flames vs. Dimplex Electric Fireplaces

Inspiration Gallery

Explore electric fireplace design directions.

Project Preparation Checklist

What to gather before we review your project.

  • Wall width and ceiling height
  • Existing opening width, height, and depth
  • Room photographs
  • Television size and actual width
  • Desired fireplace style
  • Preferred viewing sides
  • Available wall depth
  • 120-volt or 240-volt electrical plan
  • Primary ambiance or supplemental-heat goal
  • Finish materials
  • Budget range
  • Project location
  • Desired completion timeline
  • Contractor or designer involvement
  • Models already being considered

Final Fit Check

Already narrowed it down? Let us verify the last details.

Use this only when you want human help before placing the order. Send the model you are considering plus the dimensions or project details that still need verification, and our team can help you confirm the final product path.

After submitting, you can email photographs, inspiration images, plans, or manufacturer documents to sales@resideterra.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Electric fireplace planning questions.

Is the initial fireplace consultation complimentary?

Yes. The initial project consultation is complimentary. Additional layout or visualization support may be available for qualifying projects.

Do I need exact measurements to begin?

No. Approximate wall, opening, and room dimensions are enough to start. More precise measurements will be needed before a model is confirmed for framing or ordering.

Can Resideterra help me choose the correct fireplace size?

We can help you compare fireplace proportions against your wall, opening, furniture, and television. Final framing dimensions must be verified using the current manufacturer manual for the model you select.

Should I choose an insert or a built-in fireplace?

Inserts generally suit an existing traditional opening, while built-in models suit a new or rebuilt feature wall. The right choice depends on your opening, available depth, and the finished look you want.

Can an electric fireplace be installed below a television?

Many projects place a television above a fireplace, but the requirements vary by model. Heat-discharge location, clearances, and any required mantel or shelf must be confirmed in that model's manual.

What is the difference between Modern Flames and Dimplex?

Both are premium electric fireplace brands with different strengths in format, flame presentation, and installation flexibility. The better fit is the brand whose dimensions and features match your project.

Do electric fireplaces require venting?

Electric fireplaces do not use combustion and are not vented like gas or wood appliances. They still have installation, clearance, and electrical requirements published by the manufacturer.

Do I need a 120-volt or 240-volt connection?

This varies by model and by the heating output you want. Confirm the electrical requirement in the manufacturer documentation and have the circuit evaluated by a licensed electrician.

Can Resideterra provide installation or construction?

No. Resideterra provides product guidance and conceptual planning support. Framing, electrical work, finishing, and installation should be performed by qualified local professionals.

Can Resideterra work with my contractor, builder, or interior designer?

Yes. We regularly coordinate product guidance with contractors, builders, remodelers, and interior designers involved in the project.

Is project guidance available nationwide?

Yes. Remote project guidance is available nationwide for qualifying projects. Delivery availability depends on the products selected and the destination.

What should I send with my inquiry?

Room photographs, approximate wall or opening dimensions, television size, preferred style, electrical plan, budget range, and timeline are all helpful. Send what you have and we will work from there.

Choose the fireplace with the full wall in mind.

Share your project with Resideterra before framing, finishing, or ordering. Our team will help you compare appropriate Modern Flames and Dimplex options and create a clearer path toward the right product for your room.

Resideterra provides product guidance and conceptual planning support. Any layouts, visualizations, recommendations, sizing discussions, or product suggestions are for planning purposes only and do not constitute architectural, engineering, construction, electrical, installation, permitting, ventilation, or code-compliance documents. Product specifications, framing dimensions, measurements, clearances, compatibility, electrical requirements, television placement, and installation requirements must be confirmed using current manufacturer documentation and qualified local professionals.