For many years, there was no comparison between electric and gas fireplaces.  Both were possible substitutes for traditional wood burning units but gas was considered superior for one simple reason: designers and engineers had neglected to make electric fireplaces look as realistic as gas ones.  Gas fireplaces were originally created to circumvent all the negative attributes of wood burning fireplaces without sacrificing the benefits.  They provide heat and light, just like traditional fires, but do not produce by-products like smoke and ashes, avoid the need for major structural features such as a chimney and flue, and can be connected to existing gas lines so that no external fuel source is needed.  Unfortunately, most designs still require some structural change to your home (i.e. cutting a vent in an exterior wall to allow for fresh air exchange) and can also increase the risk of having contaminated air inside your home.

Thus the electric fireplace was born.  These new products also provided warmth and light, but were easier to install than either their gas or wood burning counterparts, and—most importantly—would not contaminate the air in a home.  The biggest problem with electric fireplaces was that they looked fake.  The artificial flames in electric fireplaces just didn’t accurately simulate the real flames of a gas or wood burning unit.

Modern Flames has changed all that.

We have developed new technologies that make electric fireplaces look like the real thing.  No more cartoonish flames or obviously fake glowing embers.  Each Modern Flames unit is designed to mimic the look of real flames, giving you all the warmth and ambiance of a wood or gas burning fire without the inconvenience and potentially harmful by-products.  Simple plug it in, turn it on, and enjoy the glow of your incredibly realistic Modern Flames electric fireplace.

Modern Flames recently went to the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Expo in Orlando, Florida, where we were able to introduce our exciting new product line for 2010.  The event was a huge success!  The new line we presented includes some fantastic new modern fireplace designs which are now a part of our current collection, which includes wall mounted, built in, and other exciting styles of modern electric fireplaces.  Modern Flames has always been known for creating some of the most realistic flames in the electric fireplaces industry.  Combine that unbelievable realism with one of our sleek new designs, and you’ve got a contemporary electric fireplace that will warm your home and look absolutely stunning at the same time!

Two of our newer designs are the Helix and the Inferno.  Each one puts a new spin on the standard modern electric fireplace design.  The Helix features a curved black glass face, while the Inferno showcases a vertical torch-like flame which is unlike any other on the market.  Both of these products are great way to make a bold statement in any room.  If you prefer a more traditional look but lack the space for a built-in fireplace, you might really enjoy our Ambiance line.  Ambiance electric fireplaces are our flagship product, and they are currently available in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors. They are wall mounted like Helix and Inferno, but are classic and elegant in their design.  We also offer built-in electric fireplaces, as well as cabinet packages and entertainment centers with an electric fireplace built right into the design!  Be sure to take a look at all of our products and find one you love.  You can browse through our collection here on our website, or use our dealer locater to find a Modern Flames showroom near you.