In terms of choices available to suit the décor and furnishings the electric fireplace is unmatched in its options relative to traditional fireplaces. You can have choice of burnished walnut, oak finish or polished redwood finish, the electric fireplace itself looking more like a mantel piece, corner piece or even a book case or TV stand. Since there is no danger of heat to the cabinet itself, you can have photo frames, music system or DVD mounted on top. There is also choice available between rod type or quartz heaters. Some cabinets come with fake stone finish or even toughened black glass. There are also electric fireplace inserts, which can be detached at will and transported to someone’s place when required. These inserts are mostly used to fit inside the built-in fireplace cavern and finishes to match the exterior of the real one is available. For example, in case you have an antique fireplace in the wall, brass inserts are recommended. There are models available that can be wall mounted like a painting or LCD television!