Author: whitestar living
Every person’s dream is to have the ‘perfect home’. But what exactly do you mean by a ‘perfect home’? Surely, each person will have his/her own idea of perfection. But one thing that will be present in one’s idea of a perfect home would be ‘home items’. Yes, it’s home items, which really add to the perfection of a home.
So, if you are going to buy a whole new range of home’s decoration items, then do pay our site a visit. At White Star Living, we strive for nothing less than your 100% satisfaction with our products, prices, and service. This simple goal shapes every aspect of our business, including the partner-manufacturers we select, the products and prices we offer, and our dedication to customer service.
We love Ventless fireplaces, Modern technology and design have finally gone one better than that wonderful staple of a happy home: the wood-burning fireplace. Our free-standing electric fireplaces combine expert craftsmanship, style, safety, efficiency, and convenience to recreate a magical fireplace ambience at the flip of a switch.
Our electric fireplaces combine a safe, efficient heat source with glowing ember effects to create a special fireplace magic at the flip of a switch. These units are easy to install yet beautifully crafted to match the decor of the finest homes.
An older type home, say one that's colonial, will also get benefit from an antique mantel because it will create an historic presence. When you go shopping for the mantel, be sure that you envision your room design and select a mantel that will either blend in or enhance your space.
Our functional elegance is much more affordable than you might expect. We work with suppliers and top manufacturers to ship merchandise directly from the warehouse. On top of factory-direct savings, we are pleased to offer free shipping on all the items we sell.
If simplicity is your thing then we help you to give a different look to your home. Of course there are easy do-it-yourself surround mantel kits available in unlimited designs to fit your specifications and needs.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
All About the Charmglow Electric Fireplace
Author: Terry Edwards
There is no arguing that the right fireplace can really set off the feel of an entire room. They are also used for more than just decorative purposes. They are perfect for emergency heating conditions, or even just to add extra heat to an otherwise chilly room. One fireplace that is growing in popularity is the Charmglow electric fireplace, which we will discuss in this article.
The Charmglow electric fireplace is a good option for several reasons. First of all, there are many different styles you can choose from, making them an appropriate option in a variety of circumstances. Also, because of the way they are designed they are able to be offered to the public at large at very affordable prices.
Best of all, they are more than just for show -- they are built to be functional as well as elegant. This is often not the case for fireplaces within the same price range.
Charmglow uses a holographic image to produce a realistic flame. Additionally, you can turn off the flame image and just turn on the heat. And it heats wonderfully because of its 1500 watt heater fan. By utilizing a fan for heat, you do not need to create any vents or do any other installation work.
The only thing you need to do is to make sure there is an outlet you can plug the fireplace into for power. That's it.
There is another benefit that most people don't consider. Let's say it's early summer, but you just have a hankering to gather around the fireplace. You can simulate the feeling of the fireplace without using the heat. To do this, just turn on the flame, but keep the heat off. Now you can enjoy the beauty of a lit fireplace in the summer without all of the extra heat!
This particular electric fireplace is easy to move from one location to another, because it only weigh 42 pounds. As you can imagine, installation is not an issue at all. Also, they are perfect for those who want low-maintenance, because it's simple to clean them.
With so many options, features and benefits, many people who would otherwise not have a fireplace in their home are now going out and getting a Charmglow electric fireplace. If you are in the market for a fireplace, you should add it to the list of options.
There is no arguing that the right fireplace can really set off the feel of an entire room. They are also used for more than just decorative purposes. They are perfect for emergency heating conditions, or even just to add extra heat to an otherwise chilly room. One fireplace that is growing in popularity is the Charmglow electric fireplace, which we will discuss in this article.
The Charmglow electric fireplace is a good option for several reasons. First of all, there are many different styles you can choose from, making them an appropriate option in a variety of circumstances. Also, because of the way they are designed they are able to be offered to the public at large at very affordable prices.
Best of all, they are more than just for show -- they are built to be functional as well as elegant. This is often not the case for fireplaces within the same price range.
Charmglow uses a holographic image to produce a realistic flame. Additionally, you can turn off the flame image and just turn on the heat. And it heats wonderfully because of its 1500 watt heater fan. By utilizing a fan for heat, you do not need to create any vents or do any other installation work.
The only thing you need to do is to make sure there is an outlet you can plug the fireplace into for power. That's it.
There is another benefit that most people don't consider. Let's say it's early summer, but you just have a hankering to gather around the fireplace. You can simulate the feeling of the fireplace without using the heat. To do this, just turn on the flame, but keep the heat off. Now you can enjoy the beauty of a lit fireplace in the summer without all of the extra heat!
This particular electric fireplace is easy to move from one location to another, because it only weigh 42 pounds. As you can imagine, installation is not an issue at all. Also, they are perfect for those who want low-maintenance, because it's simple to clean them.
With so many options, features and benefits, many people who would otherwise not have a fireplace in their home are now going out and getting a Charmglow electric fireplace. If you are in the market for a fireplace, you should add it to the list of options.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Electric Fireplace Gives All the Advantages of a Gentle or Roaring Blaze
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
An electric fireplace provides a means of heat and cooking one’s food since Prometheus stole the first flame to give to man. A fire and a place to keep the fire have formed an integral and recognizable part of homes throughout the world. The fireplace, be it in the living room of a stately mansion or in the comfortable kitchen of a farmhouse, has always been a place where people could gather around to talk, romance or just have fun.
Sadly, the traditional wood fire is no longer feasible in today’s world, especially in the homes and apartment blocks of modern cities that don’t have inbuilt fireplaces. However, modern technology now gives individuals the chance to enjoy the same warmth and ambience of a wood fire through state of the art, innovative technology. This has lead to the introduction of the electric fire place.
Though as yet unable to provide people with the facility to cook sausages and roast marshmallows over it, the electric fire place gives owners all the advantages of a gentle or roaring blaze (depending on their preference). A cozy, realistic fire is possible without having to deal with the hassles of smoke, ashes or clearing up.
Introduced to customers in the early 1990s, the electric fireplace became immensely popular. This was due to its ability to fit in anywhere. The portability, affordability, convenience and safety factors were all desirable qualities that encouraged people to buy these fireplaces.
An electric fireplace can be plugged into a normal electrical outlet. It doesn’t require a chimney, fuel pipelines, a venting system or any other special preparations. It can also be safely used in the bedroom, sun porch, foyer or kitchen. Besides these places the electric fireplace can be used in nurseries, senior citizens’ residences, high rise office buildings and nursing homes.
Available in many styles and sizes, an electric fireplace can provide a romantic atmosphere in the middle of summer with the heat setting turned off. It can also be a fairly large cost saving factor in winter as it runs on the ‘heat’ setting for less than 8 cents an hour, and costs around 2/ 3 cents when used without heat.
Made using a variety of materials, an electric fireplace can be made to match your interior home décor, or easily bought in brick, marble or another style of your choosing.
The new electric fireplace models, while offering more realistic simulations, also enable owners to install the fireplace themselves. It has also becomes more user friendly with every new model that is introduced into the market.
An electric fireplace provides a means of heat and cooking one’s food since Prometheus stole the first flame to give to man. A fire and a place to keep the fire have formed an integral and recognizable part of homes throughout the world. The fireplace, be it in the living room of a stately mansion or in the comfortable kitchen of a farmhouse, has always been a place where people could gather around to talk, romance or just have fun.
Sadly, the traditional wood fire is no longer feasible in today’s world, especially in the homes and apartment blocks of modern cities that don’t have inbuilt fireplaces. However, modern technology now gives individuals the chance to enjoy the same warmth and ambience of a wood fire through state of the art, innovative technology. This has lead to the introduction of the electric fire place.
Though as yet unable to provide people with the facility to cook sausages and roast marshmallows over it, the electric fire place gives owners all the advantages of a gentle or roaring blaze (depending on their preference). A cozy, realistic fire is possible without having to deal with the hassles of smoke, ashes or clearing up.
Introduced to customers in the early 1990s, the electric fireplace became immensely popular. This was due to its ability to fit in anywhere. The portability, affordability, convenience and safety factors were all desirable qualities that encouraged people to buy these fireplaces.
An electric fireplace can be plugged into a normal electrical outlet. It doesn’t require a chimney, fuel pipelines, a venting system or any other special preparations. It can also be safely used in the bedroom, sun porch, foyer or kitchen. Besides these places the electric fireplace can be used in nurseries, senior citizens’ residences, high rise office buildings and nursing homes.
Available in many styles and sizes, an electric fireplace can provide a romantic atmosphere in the middle of summer with the heat setting turned off. It can also be a fairly large cost saving factor in winter as it runs on the ‘heat’ setting for less than 8 cents an hour, and costs around 2/ 3 cents when used without heat.
Made using a variety of materials, an electric fireplace can be made to match your interior home décor, or easily bought in brick, marble or another style of your choosing.
The new electric fireplace models, while offering more realistic simulations, also enable owners to install the fireplace themselves. It has also becomes more user friendly with every new model that is introduced into the market.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Home is Where the Hearth Is: Electric Fireplaces for Today’s Home
Author: Heather E. Brown
A fireplace beautifully creates an instant ambiance that’s warm and inviting. But what if you don’t have one or live in an apartment? Today’s market offers a range of alternatives that allows you to enjoy the benefits of a classic wood burning fire without time-consuming and costly maintenance. To create a welcoming atmosphere in your home, one convenient and easy-to-use option is the electric fireplace.
Electric fireplaces are generally easy to install, and depending on the type selected, can be as simple as plugging it in. Unlike other types of fireplaces, they don’t need venting, attachments or hook-ups. Designed to imitate a wood-burning fire, electric fires have flames that flicker and appear to vary in color. And since they use electricity, they don’t emit sparks, smoke or have to have soot and creosote buildup removed.
Electric fireplaces fall into two basic categories: the kind that fits into an existing hearth, usually referred to as an insert, and ones that are stand-alone and include a mantle and screen. If you no longer use an existing fireplace, inserts are an ideal solution. They come in variety of styles and are designed to transform an unused hearth into a place to enjoy a cozy fire. Most models of inserts are easy to install.
Stand-alone electric fireplaces are also designed to resemble wood burning ones, and depending on the style, will usually include a mantle and screen. Esthetically pleasing, they create a focal point in the room, as well as a suitable place to display treasured mementos, artwork and other items that make a room homey.
Since you can virtually set them up anywhere there is a power source, electric fireplaces are portable. This characteristic makes them ideal for apartments and condominiums. Should you decide that you no longer want it in the room you originally put it, you can easily relocate it. Typically, they generate heat and can be a practical secondary heat source in your home. They usually operate much like a space heater and are safer to use. They can feature options and controls that allow you to regulate the flame, brightness and amount of heat emitted.
Electric fireplace are available in many styles, from contemporary to transitional to traditional. They can be detailed to resemble a built-in fireplace, with classic design features like corbels, faux brick surrounds and granite mantel tops. Construction materials are typically wood and metal or a combination of both.
Many models include architectural elements such as bookcases, curio cabinets and even home theaters. When decorating an apartment or condo with an electric fireplace, you can make the most of your space by adding storage and display functions to the unit. An electric fireplace that incorporates a home theater typically features shelves, a place for the television and cabinets for multi-media components.
What kind of effect would you like to achieve? Wall mounted electric fireplaces have the look and feel of a fire, but with the dramatic impact of a work of art. They have the added benefit of appearing to float above the ground.
Want a fireplace but think you won’t have enough space? Consider a corner fireplace. It will add warmth to your room, while utilizing corner floor space that might otherwise be unused. Perfect for creating a cozy nook to sit and relax after a long day.
Just because you live in an apartment or a house that doesn’t have a chimney, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the comfort of a fireplace in your home. With all the different kinds to choose from, you’re sure to find an electric fireplace the will perfectly suit your lifestyle.
A fireplace beautifully creates an instant ambiance that’s warm and inviting. But what if you don’t have one or live in an apartment? Today’s market offers a range of alternatives that allows you to enjoy the benefits of a classic wood burning fire without time-consuming and costly maintenance. To create a welcoming atmosphere in your home, one convenient and easy-to-use option is the electric fireplace.
Electric fireplaces are generally easy to install, and depending on the type selected, can be as simple as plugging it in. Unlike other types of fireplaces, they don’t need venting, attachments or hook-ups. Designed to imitate a wood-burning fire, electric fires have flames that flicker and appear to vary in color. And since they use electricity, they don’t emit sparks, smoke or have to have soot and creosote buildup removed.
Electric fireplaces fall into two basic categories: the kind that fits into an existing hearth, usually referred to as an insert, and ones that are stand-alone and include a mantle and screen. If you no longer use an existing fireplace, inserts are an ideal solution. They come in variety of styles and are designed to transform an unused hearth into a place to enjoy a cozy fire. Most models of inserts are easy to install.
Stand-alone electric fireplaces are also designed to resemble wood burning ones, and depending on the style, will usually include a mantle and screen. Esthetically pleasing, they create a focal point in the room, as well as a suitable place to display treasured mementos, artwork and other items that make a room homey.
Since you can virtually set them up anywhere there is a power source, electric fireplaces are portable. This characteristic makes them ideal for apartments and condominiums. Should you decide that you no longer want it in the room you originally put it, you can easily relocate it. Typically, they generate heat and can be a practical secondary heat source in your home. They usually operate much like a space heater and are safer to use. They can feature options and controls that allow you to regulate the flame, brightness and amount of heat emitted.
Electric fireplace are available in many styles, from contemporary to transitional to traditional. They can be detailed to resemble a built-in fireplace, with classic design features like corbels, faux brick surrounds and granite mantel tops. Construction materials are typically wood and metal or a combination of both.
Many models include architectural elements such as bookcases, curio cabinets and even home theaters. When decorating an apartment or condo with an electric fireplace, you can make the most of your space by adding storage and display functions to the unit. An electric fireplace that incorporates a home theater typically features shelves, a place for the television and cabinets for multi-media components.
What kind of effect would you like to achieve? Wall mounted electric fireplaces have the look and feel of a fire, but with the dramatic impact of a work of art. They have the added benefit of appearing to float above the ground.
Want a fireplace but think you won’t have enough space? Consider a corner fireplace. It will add warmth to your room, while utilizing corner floor space that might otherwise be unused. Perfect for creating a cozy nook to sit and relax after a long day.
Just because you live in an apartment or a house that doesn’t have a chimney, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the comfort of a fireplace in your home. With all the different kinds to choose from, you’re sure to find an electric fireplace the will perfectly suit your lifestyle.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Electric Fireplace Warms And Decorates Your Home
Author: Louis Dale
Looking for a fireplace without the hassle of a typical wood burning stove? An electric fireplace could be the answer to your needs because they are portable, affordable and more convenient than other types. Electric fireplaces are basically decorative electric heaters that have the look of a traditional fireplace. Through the use of modern technology, colored electric lights create the effect of a flickering flame and the simulated fire is created using real wood to make the logs and preformed embers and ashes. The result is a warm, radiating simulated fire, which is even hard to tell the difference between a log burning fire.
Why do many people prefer an electric fireplace over other types? Mainly because of their convenience. With the click of a remote you could have a warm glowing fire in your home without having to worry about burning logs or other types of fuel. Not only this but they are portable enough to where you can have one installed in an apartment, condo, single family home, cottage, etc. without the costly install requirements of other types. Do not mistake portability with lack of cosmetic beauty. Electric fireplaces can be placed in areas other fireplaces cannot be installed and are aesthetically pleasing partly because of the wide range of materials you can use to build them. Do you already own a fireplace? Simply install an electric fireplace insert for a hassle free hearth in no time at all.
An average electric fireplace will generate around 4500 BTUs of heat compared to the 20,000 BTUs from an average gas fireplace. Still this should heat a 10 x 13 room at a comfortable temperature. What is nice about an electric fireplace is that you can choose to turn off the heat while still maintaining the flames if desired.
Installation can be as simple as plugging the electric fireplace into a common household wall outlet similar to any other household appliance. More expensive non-portable electric fireplaces can be more difficult to install because they can come complete with a hearth or made to custom blend in with the arrangements of your house.
Looking for a fireplace without the hassle of a typical wood burning stove? An electric fireplace could be the answer to your needs because they are portable, affordable and more convenient than other types. Electric fireplaces are basically decorative electric heaters that have the look of a traditional fireplace. Through the use of modern technology, colored electric lights create the effect of a flickering flame and the simulated fire is created using real wood to make the logs and preformed embers and ashes. The result is a warm, radiating simulated fire, which is even hard to tell the difference between a log burning fire.
Why do many people prefer an electric fireplace over other types? Mainly because of their convenience. With the click of a remote you could have a warm glowing fire in your home without having to worry about burning logs or other types of fuel. Not only this but they are portable enough to where you can have one installed in an apartment, condo, single family home, cottage, etc. without the costly install requirements of other types. Do not mistake portability with lack of cosmetic beauty. Electric fireplaces can be placed in areas other fireplaces cannot be installed and are aesthetically pleasing partly because of the wide range of materials you can use to build them. Do you already own a fireplace? Simply install an electric fireplace insert for a hassle free hearth in no time at all.
An average electric fireplace will generate around 4500 BTUs of heat compared to the 20,000 BTUs from an average gas fireplace. Still this should heat a 10 x 13 room at a comfortable temperature. What is nice about an electric fireplace is that you can choose to turn off the heat while still maintaining the flames if desired.
Installation can be as simple as plugging the electric fireplace into a common household wall outlet similar to any other household appliance. More expensive non-portable electric fireplaces can be more difficult to install because they can come complete with a hearth or made to custom blend in with the arrangements of your house.
Friday, July 4, 2008
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