Faux flames
Guarantee a realistic-looking fire with an electric design that takes full advantage of advanced, three-dimensional holographic flame technology and offers a choice of settings. Glowing crystal embers and ceramic logs complete the effect.
E-NEO3C 2kW contemporary steel stove with 3D holographic flames & flame-only option, £1,135, ACR Stoves (acrstoves.com)
Front as well as side glazing allows panoramic views of the flame effect
Eco option
For a fuss-free, flueless alternative to electric, bioethanol fires provide real flames without needing complex installation or maintenance. Produced from crops such as sugar, cane or maize, smokeless and odourless bioethanol is a clean, sustainable and renewable fuel burnt within a steel reservoir.
Decoflame Montreal 4.5kW built-in, aluminium fire with glass shield, adjustable flame, remote or app control in various mounting and size options, from £2,900, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk)
Statement centrepiece
Suspended, ceiling-hung fires are particularly