The way in which a house is decorated and furnished can have a great influence on its general atmosphere and the feeling that it gives to visitors. For instance, think of a futuristic decor, full of steel and glass items, heated with steel high-tech radiators. Not very inviting, is it? Afterward, imagine a warm, rustic interior, with dimmed lights and a fireplace just waiting for you to sit down in front of it with a cup of hot cider and a good book. Now think of the difference between this one and the former decoration style and decide which you would rather implement in your home. If you have chosen the latter alternative, you probably know that one of the elements that can give a comfortable vibe to basically any room is the fireplace. Nowadays, electric fireplace are quite the rage, as they can be installed with minimal effort and don't require any additional details, such as a chimney. Besides being modern and highly decorative, electric fires are very convenient because they don't require any special maintenance. Just think: no ashes, no logs, no wood splinters. You just plug them into a standard outlet and wipe them clean as often as necessary. Plus, they are able to start radiating heat in a matter of minutes and can be turned off just as fast; this …