5 Highest Rated Electric Fireplaces for the Modern Home
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Last reviewed: July 22, 2026
Looking for a highly rated electric fireplace for a modern home? The best choice depends on your installation type, room size, and the look you want: clean linear, wall mounted, built-in, three-sided, or traditional firebox style.
This updated guide highlights the electric fireplace styles that continue to work well for modern homes, plus where to browse current models.
Best Electric Fireplace Styles for Modern Homes
1. Linear built-in electric fireplaces
Linear built-in fireplaces are one of the most popular choices for modern living rooms, media walls, and remodels. They create a clean, low-profile focal point and work especially well under a TV or inside a feature wall.
Browse current options in our built-in electric fireplaces collection, including models from brands such as Modern Flames, Dimplex, Amantii, Touchstone, and Sustainable Hearth.
2. Wall mounted electric fireplaces
Wall mounted electric fireplaces are a strong option when you want fireplace ambiance without a major remodel. They are useful for apartments, bedrooms, home offices, and spaces where saving floor space matters.
For this style, start with our wall mounted electric fireplaces collection.
3. Recessed electric fireplaces
Recessed electric fireplaces give a cleaner built-in look than surface-mounted models. They are a good fit for modern rooms where you want the fireplace to sit flush or nearly flush with the wall.
Many linear fireplaces can be recessed, but installation requirements vary by model. Always check the cutout dimensions, depth, clearance requirements, and whether the fireplace can be plugged in or needs to be hardwired.
4. Three-sided electric fireplaces
Three-sided electric fireplaces work well for statement walls, room dividers, open-plan spaces, and modern remodels where the flame view matters from multiple angles.
Browse options in our three-sided electric fireplaces collection.
5. Electric fireplace inserts
If you are converting an existing fireplace or want a more traditional look, an electric fireplace insert may be the better choice. Inserts are designed to fit into an opening and can provide the look of a classic firebox without wood, gas, venting, soot, or ash.
See current options in our electric fireplace inserts collection.
What to Look for Before You Buy
- Installation type: wall mounted, recessed, built-in, insert, suite, or three-sided.
- Room size: check whether the heater output is appropriate for your space.
- Flame appearance: compare flame colors, ember bed options, log sets, and brightness controls.
- Controls: remote, touch panel, app control, Wi-Fi, Alexa, or Google compatibility.
- TV placement: confirm where the heat exits before mounting a TV above the fireplace.
- Electrical requirements: some models plug into a standard outlet, while others may require hardwiring.
Best Brands to Consider
Very Good Fireplaces carries several established electric fireplace brands. Good starting points include Modern Flames, Touchstone, Dimplex, Sustainable Hearth, Amantii, Dynasty, and Litedeer.
Final Recommendation
For most modern homes, start by choosing the installation style first. If you want a clean feature wall, browse built-in electric fireplaces. If you want a simpler installation, compare wall mounted models. If you are replacing an existing fireplace opening, start with electric fireplace inserts.
Still comparing options? Read our electric fireplace buying considerations before choosing a model.