| Freestanding fireplaces are not built in or attached to | | | | $13,000. These fireplaces can be very useful in |
| the wall of a room. They have their own charm and | | | | basements and other closed places, where heating |
| appeal and can be very effective in changing the | | | | becomes an issue. They can be fitted with chimneys |
| ambiance of the room. They instantly become the | | | | for venting purposes or can be vented out directly, |
| focal point of attraction. | | | | using the wall. Freestanding hearth mounts can also be |
| Freestanding fireplaces are available in different styles, | | | | placed in front of existing fireplaces or independently, |
| traditional, country and contemporary. The freestanding | | | | exhibiting the stylish stoves made of various metals. |
| fireplaces vary in the use of wooden and gas fire logs. | | | | A number of reputed brands and manufacturers |
| Usually the materials used for building such fireplaces | | | | produce and sell freestanding fireplaces online and in |
| are iron, soapstone, steel, cast iron, brass, metal and | | | | their retail stores. The items in stock are displayed |
| stone. They come in a variety of shades, colors and | | | | according to their classified categories, which makes it |
| finishing. The colors include beige, black, blue, brown, | | | | easier for the customers to choose. Individual images |
| gray, metallic, tan, white and red, to name a few. The | | | | are also displayed to give a clear idea of the |
| latest freestanding fireplaces are popular for their | | | | appearance and judge the suitability of freestanding |
| attractive features. They offer ash retainers, baking | | | | fireplaces with the room furnishing and décor. It is |
| units, mantels, circulating fans, remote controls, doors, | | | | necessary to check and compare the items and their |
| windows, wall switches and convection heating. | | | | prices before a purchase. They are expensive, but |
| The costs of freestanding fireplaces start from a | | | | offer value for money. |
| minimum of $2,000 and can escalate to more than | | | | |