1. ACR Malvern Electric Stove
2. Olympus electric fire baskets
These fire baskets fuse ultrasonic technology to create a fine mist that is illuminated to produce realistic flames and smoke, coupled with authentic-looking logs and a glowing ash bed. They don’t need a flue, but nor do they give off heat.
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3. Gyrofocus
This ceiling-suspended 13.5kW gas fire is based on a woodburner design patented decades ago, and is available in two colours. It has realistic ceramic logs, and can be pivoted by remote control.
from £11,200; focus-fireplaces.com
4. Homcom LED Wall-Mounted Fireplace
Designed for wall-mounted installation, this electric fire has two heat settings (1kW or 2kW) as well as a realistic LED flame-effect display and a choice of seven backlight colours.
5. Stockton Electric Stove
For an electric heater that looks like a log burner, try this Stockton Electric Stove, which has a cast iron door and steel body. Gazco’s “VeriFlame” technology gives an authentic log effect; it has two heat settings and three flame intensity levels. Available in three sizes.
6. Le Feu
This portable bio-ethanol fireplace is made of recycled cast iron and stands on 45cm wood legs. It produces up to 3.5kW of smokeless heat using eco-friendly fuel – 1.5 litres of bio-ethanol fuel lasts up to six hours.
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