Water Vapor Fireplaces are probably the most popular and the most realistic vent-free fireplaces right now. They are the perfect alternative to traditional wood or gas fireplaces. One of the reasons why they are so hot is because they have a ton of installation options and all of them are pretty easy and relatively inexpensive to implement.
If you want to learn more about water vapor fireplaces, start with this article: Water Vapor or "Steam" Fireplace Buying Guide
Now, let's take a look at some of the most creative water vapor fireplace installations found around the world.
Long Ribbon Fireplace with Open Sides
With Dimplex Opti-Myst cassettes you can build a long linear fireplace of any length - several cassettes can be easily connected without any gaps. And since there is no real fire you don't have to use fireproof materials or worry about venting.
2-Sided Fireplace In a Dividing Wall
A see-through fireplace in a dividing wall between a kitchen and living room or a bedroom and bathroom is another popular installation that is not always easy to pull off with a traditional fireplace. Luckily, with Dimplex Opti-Myst Firebox it is possible to have a 2-sided fireplace even in a house or apartment without a chimney!
3-Sided Fireplace in a Half-Wall
Building a fireplace that is open on 3 sides into a half-wall is an interesting installation option. This helps to visually section out your space, creates a beautiful focal point, and ensures that the fireplace can be enjoyed from any angle. 3-sided fireplace installation can be easily done in any space with any of our water vapor cassettes. All you need is access to electricity.
360-Degree Fireplace
You can easily build a 360-degree fireplace that is open on all sides with any of our water vapor cassettes. It will look beautiful and realistic because the vapor flames are 3-dimensional. The best part is that you don't have to worry about accidental burns or setting your house on fire!
Freestanding Fireplace
Water vapor cassettes can be used to build a stand-alone fireplace that is open on all sides and can be used for example in a living room in place of a coffee table or built into a coffee table. You do have to figure out how to connect the cassette to electricity whether you are hardwiring it in or plugging it in, so these freestanding fireplaces are not as mobile as ethanol ones.
Fireplace Built Into a Shelf
Water Vapor Cassettes are very flexible when it comes to installation options. You can even build them into shelves or other pieces of furniture.
Traditional Looking Fireplace
Water vapor cassettes can be used to create a realistic traditional fireplace look. You can either build a new fireplace or use a cassette or an insert and just place it inside of an existing fireplace opening. With this installation, you get the best of both worlds: the ambiance of a traditional hearth and easy use without any wood chopping, no smoke, smell or clean up afterward.
These are just some of the installation ideas you can do with a water vapor fireplace. Let us know if you have any other installation ideas or have any questions about installations discussed here by emailing support@modernblaze.com.
Continue Reading:
Water Vapor or "Steam" Fireplace Buying Guide
Dimplex Opti-Myst Water Vapor Fireplaces - Buyer's Guide
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2 comments
Hello, Julie!
Can I ask if you bought the unit from Modern Blaze? If so, we can ask our warehouses if they have the available parts or we can contact Dimplex directly.
Hi,
With the optimist 1000 , where can we buy some replacement lites?