Fireplace or Stove location

[silibran]

Originally Posted by movinon

I totally agree with all of this. My electric fireplace requires a three-foot safety zone around it for soft furnishings such as upholstery, draperies, etc. It puts out a lot of heat so temperature control for the aquarium could be problematic. I only turn the heating function on for short periods when I want to warm up the family room without heating up the whole house. Mine (can't remember the name - got it at Lowe's ten years ago) does allow just the flame function without heat so the ambience is there. But there is still the location factor without crowding the room. From the photos I can't see where it could go and not be too much.

Good info..

[riaelise]

Hey guys, thanks for the continued comments. I don't think I would use the fireplace for its heating function. It would be mainly for decorative purposes. The parlor is a front facing room, visible from the street. it's a quiet cul-de-sac so the blinds are always open. I just wanted to have a warm, cozy, kincaid-like view. The house, although not historic, is traditional so I'm building on that, but I can see what y'all are saying. It isn't the largest room in the world and fireplaces are focal pieces. The aquarium is also a focal piece, so i can't have both in such a small space. (It takes others' eyes to see these things )

cp102 - thank you! I love parlors. I don't use that room often, but it is just nice to have.