Basements aren’t typically described as cozy and inviting, but that’s exactly how I’d describe ours.
We installed an electric fireplace for both aesthetics and functionality.
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Depending on where your fireplace is going to live, the location will influence what you might want to look for.
We actually left our electric fireplace as is, but it would be easy to make some of the above changes to enhance the look.
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The flame puts off quite a bit of light and can be adjusted, so we’ll use the fireplace to light the basement, in addition to a few lamps for ambiance.
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I think the key to making an electric fireplace seem more realistic is to go all out on styling.
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The entire fireplace wall came together so nicely with the book-filled shelves, updated sconces, and traffic path lined with the vintage rug that bridges our basement bathroom to the backside of the bar with the media room.