Once upon a time, you lit a fire in a grate, that sat within a fireplace, that was connected to a chimney, that took the smoke outside. And if you didn’t have a chimney or an existing fireplace, you didn’t have a fire. Simple as that. These days, however, no such limitations apply, with designs on the market suitable for almost every space. Wood-burning stoves continue to gain popularity, providing lots of heat from a neatly contained unit, and there are hundreds of styles that go far beyond the traditional. Burners can sit in an existing fire surround, be inset into a wall or even suspended from the ceiling via a narrow flue, looking more space age than rustic. They can be encased behind glass or open to the air. Some can rotate, so that the fire is visible through 360 degrees, while others have all the style of a wood burner, but run on gas, so there’s no need to stack piles of logs nearby. If you thought a fire needs a chimney like a fish needs water, think again. Today’s ventless fireplaces are units that don’t require a flue or chimney to take combustion air to the outdoors, opening up huge possibilities for where you can position them. Those fuelled by bio-ethanol typically have a small chamber below the fire bowl that contains the fuel, and they can be positioned anywhere. The only restriction is the size of the room – they need a good-sized space that has adequate ventilation. So if you thought a fire in your home was impossible, you may be mistaken. Check out this sizzling selection of show-stopping fireplaces that warm and wow at the same time, in all kinds of places and spaces, and read advice from Houzz professionals.

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