Yes. Today, there are natural gas fireplaces and electric fireplaces as well. The difference with those is that they don’t necessarily need to be vented, so no chimney is required. Some gas log options require a chimney, so that’s something to talk about with the company you’re looking to buy from.Â
With electric versions, they’ll look the same but typically be designed as inserts. Stand-alone fireplace mantles with inserts can be plugged into the wall, or some options may slide into an older fireplace’s opening.
As you can see from this article, there are differences between a fireplace, stove, and insert, and there are different options within each category. Depending on the look you’re going for, you may want to try a smaller, stand-alone stove or might opt for a fit-in, modern insert. Most options will need an existing fireplace for installation, so if you do not have one yet, you’ll need to have a fireplace installed before you select the particular stove or insert that you want.Â