Even Small Spaces Can Boast Fireplaces—Here Are 13 Great Options

SEI Furniture Torlington Tiled Electric Fireplace

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This tiled fireplace with a chevron pattern in white and gray marble has the potential to feel the most 'built-in' of the freestanding fireplace options we found. It comes with a remote control to adjust the realistic LED flames, and we can definitely imagine this mantle beautifully adorned with a seasonal garland.

Contura Woodburning Stove

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Adding a wood stove to your home might seem like a big and ambitious project, but it's more feasible than you might think. Phil Wood, the woodburning stove expert from Contura, a Swedish woodburning stove brand, tells us why these are great options for small spaces.

“A wood-burning stove is far more efficient than an open fireplace: it uses less wood, is cheaper to run, and leads to a better fuel economy," Wood says. In fact, Wood goes so far as to say people should consider replacing their fireplaces entirely.

“To significantly improve both indoor and outdoor air quality, it is strongly advisable to replace an open fireplace with a closed wood burning stove,” he says. If you're looking to add a woodstove that feels like a fireplace, be sure to spring for a model that's great for an inset design.

Ebern Designs Ventless Wall Mounted Fireplace

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If your small space has a simpler and more modern aesthetic, this wall-mounted fireplace is a great option. It's ventless and smokeless, so no chimney is needed. All you really need is the wall space for it.

JAMFLY Electric Fireplace

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If you have your heart set on a traditional fireplace with a mantle, then this is your best bet. It has a log effect inside, as well as an adjustable LED flame. Reviews also specifically note that it’s perfect for a smaller space.

Plus, as Dunford says, electric fireplaces are one of the best alternatives to the real thing. "An electric fireplace is a great option that works well in small spaces or wherever you want flexibility with your layout, as they are mobile, often have surfaces for décor, and provide much-needed storage space," she says.

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1 Man 1 Garage Tabletop Glass Fireplace

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“For small gatherings, think about a miniature fire pit that can live on your table," Dunford says. "Conversations are always improved under low lighting, so the warm glow of a fire centerpiece might be just the element your get-together needs.”

This glass tabletop fireplace is self-assembled and can also function as a candleholder, which might be a great option for warmer nights that don't require a full-fire vibe. It comes in a few different sizes, but any pick will give you a warm and fiery glow on a small table. 

Duraflame 3D Infrared Freestanding Fireplace

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If an actual heat source is what you’re after, this small electric woodstove can warm up to 1,000 square feet. It has a realistic glowing ember effect and the red design offers a retro pop of color to any space, large or small. 

vivzone Potable Indoor & Outdoor Ethanol Fireplace

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This indoor and outdoor ethanol fireplace is an easy way to add the feel of a wood stove to your home without actually installing one. This has a sleek and modern feel, and the fact it can be used inside and out makes it versatile and functional all year long. 

Tri Home Table Top Fireplace

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This tabletop fire feature is a great way to incorporate a fire element into your tablescape. While it appears to be best suited for the outdoors, it’s worth asking the seller if it can be used in an indoor setting.

Goblin Craft London Bio Ethanol Fireplace

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This ethanol burner has more of a candle look to it, thanks to the canister’s shape. The flame gets large enough that it has a definite tabletop fireplace feel. 

Terrain Iron Circle Log Holder

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If you’re angling for a fireplace vibe without the fire itself, this is an easy enough look to create. We love this iron circle log holder, which adds instant hygge vibes and would fit beautifully in a non-working fireplace or an alcove decorated to look like one. Wrap in twinkly lights for maximum effect.

Terrain Twinkly Light Fireplace Effect

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Half the beauty of a fireplace is the glow it emits. This cascading fireplace light does that exactly, creating the warm look of flames without any of the downsides. 

shinic Electric Fireplace Heater

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Fireplaces truly are a multi-sensory experience. Most people think first of the glow or the heat of a great fireplace, but this small electric warmer includes an authentic crackling sound. It also has a decidedly 50s vibe, if mid-century modern is your aesthetic of choice.