Why combine a media console with an electric fireplace? Well, for one thing it saves space. Mind you, you could place your TV on just about any stand-alone electric fireplace. The only difference between the regular ones and the ones that are called TV stands, is that the latter usually have a shelf that is perfect for placing a DVD player or cable box, and that shelf often has an opening at the back which is handy for wires to pass through.
Corner electric fireplace media console:
Corner electric fireplace media console pictured: Brown Media Fireplace TV Stand Combo Space Saver – 400 Square Feet Electric Space Heater – Entertainment Center for Televisions up to 45 Inches – Has a Removable Corner Shelf and Is Customizable – Great Piece of Space Saving Furniture for the Living Room or Bedroom
by Sumner Corner
White fireplace TV stand
Living in a small home or apartment can prove to be a challenge when it comes to finding space for all your larger items like a fireplace or TV stand. Fortunately, there are electric fireplaces that not only provide heat on those bitter cold nights, but that can also be used as a TV stand for your flat screen TV. They even come equipped with storage space for cable box and DVD player.
White fireplace TV stand:
White fireplace TV stand pictured: SEI Claremont Media Console with Electric Fireplace, Ivory, by Southern Enterprises
Electric fireplace media console with surround sound
If you find yourself struggling with little space in your living room or TV room, consider the combination of an electronic fireplace and media console with surround sound. Not only can such a combination keep your entertainment set-up neatly organized, it can also provide a comfortable heat for those cold nights in front of the TV.
Electric fireplace media console with surround sound:
Electric fireplace media console with surround sound pictured: E-Ready Granville Audio TV Stand with Fireplace, 48-Inch
Fireplace basket grates
Whether you plan on using a fireplace basket grate to burn wood or as a decorative grate for a gas burning system, you need to make sure that the you buy the right size grate, taking into account the width, depth and height of your fireplace opening. You also might want to check out a grate fire front and an ash pan for safety reasons as well as to complement your fireplace usage.
Fireplace basket grates:
Fireplace basket grate pictured: Cast Iron Log Basket Grate by Plow & Hearth
White fireplace mantel shelf
If your fireplace is a non-traditional, flush in the wall style fireplace, you may be missing out on the decorative aspects of having a mantel to display art items, personal nick-knacks or family photos. If you feel that you are really missing out, a mantel shelf could easily be installed into the wall above the fireplace, providing you with the space needed to display your cherished momentos.
White fireplace mantel shelf:
White fireplace mantel shelf pictured: Twilight by HouseWarmer HWMS60W 60-Inch Finished White Mantel Shelf