When we think of snug, cosy living rooms, the first things that come to mind are thick blankets, a mug of cocoa, and the cheerful flickering of a warm fireplace. 

Electric fireplaces are a great and affordable home upgrade option, that will quickly and easily get your rooms ready for winter. 

If you’re considering investing in this type of home renovation, one of the most popular options for this is a Double Sided Fireplace, also known as a Tunnel Fireplace. Here at the Fireplace Studio we supply both Gas and Electric Double Sided Fires to ensure you can make the right choice for your home. These types of fireplace have a whole host of benefits, including their sleek style and the focal point feature piece that they bring to the room. Plus, we love the dreamy, soft light that they bring to a room. 

They’re the perfect combo of modern and timeless cosy vibes.

To help you get a better, and balanced, sense of what a double sided fireplace can offer you, we’ve provided our list of pros and cons to consider before you buy a double sided fireplace. With a clearer idea of the strengths and weaknesses of this type of gas fire, you will be able to say with confidence whether it’s a good option for your home. 

Pros: 

• They’re lovely and warm 
• They help to continue the light, spacious and open-plan feel of your space 
• They break down any dividers between your rooms, and help create a more seamless transition between these spaces
• The fact that you can see through them can be used to your design advantage – it could be used as a viewpoint into your garden, or break up blocky, obstructing walls
• They can be any size that you like, and can be used either outdoors, indoors, or a blend of both – they’re designed to be flexible. 

Cons: 

• Although you can get options that are some more traditional than others, these are by and large a very modern option, so be mindful of this if you have a very traditional home. You will need to browse a range to find the right fit for your décor
• It can be great to tie two or three separate spaces in your home together, but be careful where you position them, so that they do not leave you feeling like there is less privacy in your home.

At The Fireplace Studio we supply a number of different double and triple sided gas fires, each of which is a dependable, state of the art and high quality option, which would make a fabulous, modern addition to any home. You’ll soon find that you’re looking forward to an excuse to spend an evening in during the winter months.