Choosing the Perfect Fireplace Location: What to Know

BY Dani Bell Oct 17, 2024

At eFireplaceStore, we understand that fireplaces can be complex to navigate, especially when trying to find the perfect fit for your home. But there are some things you may know, may not know, or want to know more about. That's what this article is for! We're here to help you find your perfect fireplace, so let's go over some things that you should know during the selection process. Ready to start your journey? Let's dive in!

Different Fireplace Locations

Did you know that fireplaces can be installed in various locations? The options are diverse: indoor, outdoor, bathroom-approved, bedroom-approved, and mobile home-approved. These categories exist due to a fireplace's different applications in different locations. So, let's explore these options in more detail!

Indoor: When you think of a fireplace, you probably imagine an indoor one. These are installed inside your living space, typically a living or entertainment room. To meet your needs and style, many different ways exist to design your indoor fireplace.

Outdoor: There are several fire features for outdoor use: fireplaces, fire pits, fire tables, and so on. But let's talk about fireplaces. You may be concerned that your options are limited when putting a fireplace outdoors, but that can't be further from the truth. There is a wide variety of outdoor fireplaces available to meet your needs. We even have a whole guide for outdoor fireplaces.

Bathroom Approved: It might sound decadent, but now, you can have a fireplace in your bathroom! With a bathroom-approved fireplace, you can keep warm while you relax in the tub. This type of fireplace fits in small spaces and won't overwhelm your space with heat.

Bedroom Approved: Want to be next to a cozy fire without leaving your bed? A bedroom-approved fireplace could be for you! Like bathroom-approved fireplaces, a bedroom-approved fireplace is small and designed not to overwhelm your space with heat.

Mobile Home Approved: Mobile and manufactured homeowners need heat, too, and this calculator selection will help you find what you need to meet the country-wide standards for a fireplace. Mobile home-approved fireplaces are specifically tested and listed by manufacturers to work in mobile homes.

Next, we'll discuss Selecting Your Fuel Type. Follow the link for more information about this step in selecting the correct fireplace for you!

About the Author

Dani Bell

Dani, our Head Writer and Editor, has been in the hearth and fireplace industry for six years. She has written a number of our articles for both eFireplaceStore and eCanopy to balance technical knowledge with customer-friendly terminology and style. Currently, she is studying to earn all of her National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certifications and works with the content department to add products to the eFireplaceStore and eCanopy websites.