Your husband is correct; a fireplace wouldn’t look good squeezed in between the windows.

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Have you been able to find a fireplace that narrow, including trim? Your inspiration pic has quite a bit more room in between the windows than you do.

Also, most models are 18” to 24”+ deep so you’d lose some floor space in front of your couch. I think it would be a bit cramped in that spot.

You might be able to find one that would fit, but it will jut into the room quite a ways. I agree with your husband - in terms of space available and "looks" of finished product, between the windows is not the right spot for it.

The space would be tight but why not make it look like an English fireplace, smaller, with elevated grates and something tiny, treasured and charming.

A wood stove looking one could go there, maybe. But you need 54” minimum to get something that looks realistically proportioned, with a right sized surround and mantel.

Get painters tape and a tape measure. Mark the size of the firebox and the mantle on the wall between the windows. Step back and see for yourself.

YOu should read some reports on ventless gas FPs .Is this just for looks or are you using it for heat. IMO the best spot is the wall where the TV is. That TV is way too high and why is it on an angle? Post a pic of the rest of the room . There is no way a FP will fit or look good in between the windows. You could get a nice electric FP in a cabinet with the TV mounted at the proper viewing height above it.

We had a ventless gas fireplace and I had constant severe headaches. They are not "safe", and I can't believe they are still allowed.

What's going on with that wall across from the sofa? It looks like you're trying to force and use the corner for the TV and console underneath it. It can possibly be used for a fireplace.

Large window overlooking patio and back yard

A furniture re-arrangement might be needed to make the most of the room.

I'd vote for an electric version as shown above or replace the tv console with a unit that has the electric fireplace built into it with side shelves or cabinets. Our electric fireplace has a heat function with vents on front. We had headaches with a vent-less gas fireplace so I would never use one again. Then please lower the TV or set it on top of the new console.

I did research on ventless fireplaces and determined they are most likely not safe. They are banned in California and Montana as well as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It would have been an easy solution for our in-law suite in our walkout basement but we decided to go with electric.

Do not get vent-less! Ours was already installed when we bought our house under construction. We knew nothing about vent-less. 13 years later, we have maybe used the fireplace once a year, and for a limited time before the fumes got to be too much. We have had gas professionals, the gas company, the builder, etc. take a look at the unit. We even purchased new smaller logs. Nothing has helped. Soot all over the fireplace mantle. Extreme heat, etc.

BTW- Our room is more than twice the size of yours, and it is opened to other areas of the house. Fumes go all over the house.

We have a ventless and are getting rid of it and replacing with a vented gas fireplace. They are banned in several states and should be banned everywhere- the fumes will get you and your pets.

I suggest you go to your nearest fireplace store and sit down with a sales person with your measurements and have a chat. You'd be surprised what you will learn. You can have a ventless if your area codes and inspector OKs it. But expect some CO2 alarms. It's also suggested when you have ventless fireplace on, then open the windows on either side help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. You also won't be smelling any impurities in your home's air since the fireplace draws air from your home. So if your kitchen is nearby, expect some kitchen smells from your ventless. So learn about it and weigh the pros and cons carefully.

That said, I would look into electric fireplace if you don't need the heat in the room, but more of ambiance. They come tall and narrow, and even 41-45" wide. They can be easily put in a corner or between your windows. Some even come with an entertainment center.

Either browse online and search for 41-45" electric fireplaces or go to a fireplace dealer to check out the options.

What about the opposite wall where the couch is placed? I agree with celestina89 visiting a fireplace store. They are a wealth of information.

We have a ventless fireplace and fo r 12 years have t been able to use it because of the odor that it emits. We are planning to replace it with a vapor unit. No odor at all and 100% safe since there is no flame. Of course it does not produce heat.

My 1880's Victorian has the original

living room fireplace between two windows. It's all about scale and proportion.

I agree with gigigreek. runner17 can combine the entertainment and telly with an electric fireplace. And use the space between windows for a half round or skinny rectangular console table with or without drawers and or shelves for more storage. Keep the look 'light'. One can have a vase with flowers or display of a ' dragon' (dragons are my fav thang) or something else on top. Then the wall above can be used for a tall skinny piece of artwork or sculpture. Fun......

See how in Betty Ann Director's Victorian nothing protrudes past the edge of window trim? If you just went a bit smaller on trim and left a little gap (or at least not past the edge of trim) t might look less crowded. Also, keep in mind that hers may be shallower than yours because it probably has a masonry chimney that sticks out to the rear. Check depth of units when shopping. Will you be good with something that sticks 18 inches to 2 feet into the room? Bye the bye, while I'm not prone to headaches or as sensitive to odors as some, I have a ventless gas fireplace in my basement office and work at home and use it several times a week in winter for the last 10 years with no issues. Some people it bothers, some people it doesn't.

It is a good suggestion to go to a fireplace store and see what is available. They don't come in unlimited sizes and you need to see if anything will fit. . You can compare gas and electric and see if they have models up and running so you can check for odor issues as well as how pleasant /unpleasant it is to you. I might create more than one location mock up of the possibilities looking at it on each possible wall to see which was more appealing and how furniture could be arranged around it. I have a woodburing fireplace in my living room and I think it limits possibilities for where I can place furniture. If I was building from scratch, I don't think I'd have one in that particular room.

the space is too tight, and I agree with others, do not go with a ventless fireplace. If you don't want to spend money on venting a fireplace go electric.

Love my electric fireplace!