Gel Fireplaces are the fashion trend in modern home décor, which combines the creative splendor without diminishing the utility of cozy warmth, especially during gatherings and social events. They come in all sizes and shapes and there are even personal fireplaces that are portable. The concept of brick or stone fireplace is outdated and even relatively modern interior design ideas like gas or electric fire places are fast being replaced by gel fireplaces. There are indoor and outdoor versions available using all kinds of materials for the base. They come as open fires or with metal and glass enclosures and don’t need any ventilation or chimney and any gas hook-up or electric connection.
Their versatility and convenience in usage finds the Gel Fireplace being preferred in kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or living room. There are countertop and even table center pieces in cute designs for the connoisseurs. They all consume ‘gel’ which is formed from premium power alcohol and other biofuels and are hence smokeless and ecofriendly. Because of these features they are amenable to miniaturization in bowl or basket models, which are ideal for romantic settings any time anywhere and suitable for gifts too.
Those who have traditional brick or stone fireplaces need not dismay as many of the manufacturers retrofit or modify existing ones suitable for use of Gel Fireplaces. Major manufacturers include Realflame, Jensen, Blomus, SEI, Southern Enterprises, Sunjel and others, each offering their own custom products. Hence any comparison among them is not realistic. There are also reusable bowls or other receptacles which can be refilled from cans supplied separately. Also, depending on the area to be covered, there is option available for single, double or multiple flames and each design is unique in its own way. For use in existing fireplaces there are Gel Fireplace ‘logs’ which are made of non-inflammable materials like ceramics or shaped out of stones to resemble logs in appearance.