Faking It: 21 Gas Fireplaces for Cozy Nights Without the Mess

21 Cozy Gas Fireplaces

No one is denying that a cozy night beside the fireplace sounds appealing, but once you're done cutting and splitting the wood, lugging it inside, fighting with the matches to get it lit and then incessantly fanning and stoking it to keep it going, the charm starts to wear off...

With a gas fireplace (installed by one of our heating experts) you get the calming and warming effect of real flames, without backaches and a buckets full of ash.

1. Stunning Gas Fireplaces

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If you weren't convinced about how amazing and warm gas fireplaces could look, I bet you are now!

2. Modern Gas Fireplace

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Ignore the red flag, there's nothing dodgy about this incredible modern gas fireplace. The black background helps the flickering flames to stand out. And when there's no fire, the recess can act as a regular display shelf.

3. Elegant Gas Fireplace

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Long narrow gas fireplaces can look super elegant and streamline when set in stone and surrounded by contemporary furniture like this. Cozy night in with one of those books? Yes please.

4. Traditional-look Gas Fireplace

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But a gas fireplace can even pull off the traditional look. Surround are wood-look fireplace with traditional moulding and a mantle and no-one will know the difference!

5. Stone Gas Fireplace

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But if you are going to have a gas fireplace, there's no need to be ashamed. Don't hide your clean and efficient fireplace with wood-look fillers, celebrate it with a stone look. 

6. Outdoor Gas Fireplace

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You can even put your gas fireplace outside for a great outdoor entertainment option. Serve with red wine for a romantic night for two.

7. Another Outdoor Gas Fireplace

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Even a shiny stainless steel gas fireplace can looks sleek and sexy outside.

8. Small Gas Fireplace

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And they come in all shapes and sizes. This space efficient model will look realistic and charming in any space - no-matter how small.

9. Corner Gas Fireplace

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Gas fireplaces even come in stylish corner options. 

10. Circular Gas Fireplace

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Or unusual round varieties.

11. Bathroom Gas Fireplace

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Bet you'd never considered putting a gas fireplace next to your bath. It doesn't get more luxurious than this.

12. Gas Firepit

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You can even get fire pit style gas fireplaces. Now you can win outdoor entertaining with this hassle free fire pit.

13. Gas Fireplace Wall Unit

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Incorporate your gas fireplace into a modern wall unit. You can combine storage and heating with this nifty design. It also looks striking contrasted against the french provincial style moldings - classic combination of modern and traditional styling.

14. See Through Gas Fireplace

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Bring the bedroom into the bathroom by incorporating a double sided gas fireplace. The same idea could work in any space - dining and living, indoor and outdoor, the options are endless.

15. Traditional Vs. Contemporary Gas Fireplace

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Don't be afraid to mix a modern gas fireplace with a traditional surround and mantle. The effect of this traditional vs. contemporary style is striking and unexpected.

16. Uber Modern Gas Fireplace

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Or you could just go with a super modern hanging fireplace like this one. 

17. Poolside Gas Fireplace

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If you're lucky enough to have an indoor swimming pool, don't forget to top it off with a full length gas fireplace...

18. Portable Gas Fireplace

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Don't be deceived by the timber storage underneath this portable gas fireplace - it's all for looks! This is actually a clean-burning gas fireplace!

19. Gas Fireplace Sculpture

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Once you've done away with the need for wood, you can get very creative with your gas fireplace as this stylish fireplace sculpture demonstrates. The decorative brickwork in the back of this fireplace helps with the stylish effect. There's also a great contrast between the traditional surround and the unashamedly modern sculpture.

20. Outdoor Gas Fireplace

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Natural stone, see through fireplace, rustic timber stool and modern chair makes this an outdoor space to die for.

21. Bookshelf Gas Fireplace

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Books and open flames are not usually good companions. With gas fireplaces, the unpredictability of an open fireplace is minimized so at last our two favorite things can be combined.

Get Your Gas Fireplace Installed

Sold? Need to get your hands on a gas fireplace ASAP? One of our heating experts can help you!


About the Author

Brodie Norris runs Lunchbox Architect, which features one innovative architect designed home each weekday. 


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