COASTROAD Hearth & Patio I didn't mean to squash your dreams! Direct-vent gas fireplaces are very nice and are the industry standard for new construction. Having said that, electric fireplaces have improved over the past few years and aren't the "consolation prize" they used to be. Here's one:
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“Thick mantel and fireplace surround make a big impact”
“no hearth at bottom of fireplace creates more space in room”
“fireplace mantel - close to what I was thinking”
“Fireplace w/ added exterior. TV just on wall”
“Do not want built-in mantel(s). Also, do not want fireplaces to be gas only.”
“Like the shape of the fireplace”
“existing fireplace mantel to fit flatscreen tv”
“stone fireplace with painted finish on wall”
“surround for fireplace but put wood beams instead around edges...”
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