Before and After: 5 Easy Electric Fireplace Upgrades

Ready for an electric fireplace refresh? See how easy it is to transform your room with a new mantel, fresh faux logs or a fireplace swap. Check out these small updates that can make a big impact on your room style.

1. Give Your Accent Wall a Face Lift

With a can of paint or a new wall covering, you can dramatically change the look of your electric fireplace accent wall. Kelly @farmtotablecreations recently changed her fireplace accent wall from shiplap to stone. She shares, “It served us well for many seasons — but as our style has evolved, I found myself craving something with more warmth, texture, and timeless character."

Touchstone Sideline Steel Forte® Electric Fireplace, @farmtotablecreations

Same fireplace, different look! The versatile Touchstone Forte Steel Electric Fireplace looks great with any wall covering. Kelly explains, “We’ve had the Touchstone Forte Steel Mesh Screen 40” electric fireplace, and it’s one piece we’ve loved from the beginning. It fits seamlessly into the new stone surround and brings that cozy glow we rely on year-round."

Learn more about this transformation.

2. Upgrade Your Electric Fireplace

Is it time to swap out your electric fireplace with a higher-tech option? Easy-to-install Touchstone Electric Fireplaces are available in a wide variety of models and sizes to fit an existing wall opening. Simply remove your old electric fireplace and slide in a superior Touchstone Electric Fireplace.

Replacing an old electric fireplace with a more advanced Touchstone Sideline Elite® Smart Electric Fireplace, @our.nohai.home

Krystal @our.nohai.home switched out her old electric fireplace for a Sideline Elite ABI Smart Electric Fireplace. Krystal details her project, “My heart is loving this new fireplace. I decided it was time to upgrade my old fireplace to something with more of a WOW factor and the 42-inch Sideline Elite® ABI Smart Electric Fireplace is perfect.”

The ABI Collection has all the features of the Sideline Elite with one special upgrade: a built-in Amazon Alexa for easy voice command controls. “Since Alexa is already inside this Touchstone fireplace, you don’t have to pair the fireplace with an external device... It completely updated this space!”

Generic brand vs. the top rated Touchstone Sideline Elite® Smart Electric Fireplace, @chrissyinbend

Likewise, Chrissy @chrissyinbend ordered a different brand and was disappointed by the inferior flame display and features. She upgraded to a the better rated Touchstone Sideline Elite 50 Smart Electric Fireplace for its advanced technology, better fit, and a more realistic look.

Chrissy shares, "Let’s take a look at the visual appearance of the Touchstone Electric Fireplace in comparison to the “cheaper alternative”. Both fireplaces are 50 inches but despite Touchstone’s fireplace looking way bigger, it’s actually only 2 inches taller than the other version. Otherwise, dimensions are close to the same. Another example where spending a little more money is worth it to start with. Luckily, we just had a to take off a few bottom boards to adjust the frame, but we’re SO HAPPY with the outcome!"

Top with an Encase Mantel

Super-simple to add anytime, the Touchstone Encase® Floating Shelf Mantel Collection adds a finishing touch to any accent wall. These mantels are designed for quick installation in sizes to complement most electric fireplace widths.

@bohoglamhaus tops the Sideline Elite® 60 Smart Electric Fireplace with an Encase® Mantel.

The Encase® Mantel, paired with The Sideline® 28 Electric Fireplace in a cozy Fernwood, WA vacation rental, @bubblesup_seabrook

4. Refurb an Existing Gas or Wood Fireplace

Retrofit an existing fireplace hearth with a safer, hassle-free Touchstone Fireplug® Pro Electric Fireplace Insert. This model can be placed in the hearth. Optional spacer kits make it easy to fit in most openings.

The Touchstone Fireplug® Pro Electric Fireplace rekindles an old fireplace opening.

5. Enhance Your Electric Fireplace Hearth

Driftwood or traditional logs? Change the look of your Touchstone Electric Fireplace by adding colorful crystals, faux logs or other media. Carefully remove the front glass and switch out your media. You can also add seasonal items such as pinecones or glass ornaments. Be sure to position so the LED lights shine through for a beautiful custom look. Shop Electric Fireplace Accessories.

Swap Touchstone faux logs for reflective crystals for a new look.

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