5 Fireplace Trends To Look Out For 

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Feeling bored with your current fireplace suite? Perhaps your gas stove or electric fire has been in dire need of an upgrade for decades. Well, there’s no better time than the present! 

2025 is the year of redefining what a ‘fireplace’ means: is it a 2-sided media wall fire that uses LED technology to simulate flame patterns? Or is it a gas-powered, room-dividing fire that heats both your dining and living spaces? 

If you’re a homeowner looking to reduce their carbon footprint, you could even invest in a high-efficiency gas fireplace. Whatever your taste or budget, we’re here to tell you our top 5 fireplace trends to look out for in 2025. 

1. High-efficiency gas fires

We all want the most value for our money, and high-efficiency (HE) gas fires are an investment that pays off long-term. HE appliances are some of the best gas fires for sale right now, especially where cost-savings are concerned. 

These suites boast efficiency ratings of over 80%! That’s less than 20% of energy lost, so you get to experience radiant heat without any worries. 

This year, instead of returning to a cold home (and central heating that takes too long to warm up), simply switch on your high-efficiency gas fire and feel its radiant heat almost immediately.

2. Statement surrounds

In 2025, we’re not forgetting about fireplace surrounds. 

More than just a practical component, a surround is a decorative framework that ‘surrounds’ your fire, so to speak. It adds the finishing touch to your fireplace set-up and provides a convenient place to display pictures, trinkets, or paintings. 

Manufacturers today offer surrounds made from various materials, like cast iron for period properties or limestone and marble for minimalism. You can shop for fireproof, Georgian-style tiles or even matching grates to increase combustion efficiency. 

3. 2 or 3-sided fires  

Regardless of whether you choose a gas, electric or wood-burning stove, being able to see your fire’s flames from multiple angles is a big advantage: that’s why we’re loving two and three-cornered fireplaces. 

If you have a small home or flat, these fires are perfect. By taking up an awkward corner of the room that may otherwise go unused, you can free up space for furniture or decor.

4. Room divider fires

Speaking of multiple-sided flames, we’re seeing an increase in the use of fireplaces as room separators, especially in open-concept houses. A fireplace divider is a great tool for dividing spaces such as the kitchen and lounge! 

Apart from their practical uses, most room divider flames’ “see-through” appearance makes them a superb focal point for lounges that may otherwise lack one. You also don’t have to make any compromises because fuel kinds are optional!

What more could a buyer want than a single fireplace and two heated rooms?

5. Media wall fires 

It wouldn’t be accurate to refer to media wall flames as a “trend” in 2025 because they have quickly become one of the most popular choices for modern lounges. 

These are two—or three-sided fires installed into custom-built recesses in a wall. As they must work in close proximity to electronics, most media wall fires are electric (and have heat outputs between 1-2kw). 

Different brands offer different features, such as a choice of luxury fuel beds, authentic logs, coals, or pebbles. You can also purchase hole-in-the-wall models or even crossover room divider media wall fires! 

But our top 5 fireplace trends are just the tip of the iceberg. Before making a decision, shoppers should browse reputable retailers and make a comprehensive list of the features they’re looking for. 

Homeowners will also need to examine their current fireplace setup and determine whether any alterations might be necessary for installation.

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