The thought of a non-traditional fireplace comes to the mind only when you want a new fireplace or want to replace the old fireplace and you neither want to incur a high installation cost nor you want your room to be messed up.

Freestanding Fireplace : The traditional fireplace need to include a home built in the wall but the freestanding fireplace does not need this. You can have the beauty and warmth of a regular fireplace without all the trouble that go with it. The Electric Fireplace and Gel Fireplace look like the real thing and are portable too.

Electric Fireplace: An electric fireplace works on household electricity. It is a vent-free unit because it does not emit any toxic fumes. Design of the electric fireplace is such that the logs will glow and generate heat. There are electric fireplace units that can mimic the crackling sounds that are produced when wood burns. Electric fireplace have evolved through many years . Electric fireplace units can be with wood mantle or with cast marble. The wood mantle can be of oak or maple. The surrounding of the fireplace can be made attractive according to the demands of the customer.

Gel Fireplace: The Gel fueled fireplace is another freestanding option. The gel fireplace uses a special gel fuel. This special gel fuel creates a real fire. Specially designed logs are also used. The flames burn through these logs. This gives the real life look. To operate this gel fireplace , gel fuel is required to be purchased. The regular use of this gel fueled fireplace will make you buy the gel fuel in bulk. Gel fuel is put on the market for a very reasonable price.

Outdoor Fireplace : The most popular type of outdoor fireplace design is the outdoor stone fireplace. This is followed by the wood burning stove. The outdoor fireplace unit does not use a damper. The chimney in this sort of fireplace is much shorter than usual. An outdoor fireplace can also be built with the help of cast aluminum, cast iron or other materials. One can have a wide variety of choices on the type of stones to be used when you are opting for a the stone fireplace. You can use limestone, natural stones, slate or marble. Natural stones come in different sizes and color. These units are less costly and are portable too. Sometime a outdoor fireplace kit includes firebox, hearth, fireplace mantel, and other add-ons.