Built-In Electric Fires

A built-in electric fire is designed to be installed into a prepared wall, recess, chimney breast or media wall structure. It creates a clean fitted fireplace look without needing a chimney, flue or gas supply.

No. Lumo built-in electric fires are fully electric and do not require a chimney, flue or gas supply. They do still need correct installation space, airflow, electrical supply and clearances, so always check the product manual before installation.

Many Lumo built-in electric fires are suitable for media wall and TV wall installations, but the correct setup depends on the model, heat outlet position, clearances, wall construction and TV manufacturer guidance. Always check the installation guide before fitting a TV above the fire.

Slimline built-in fires are designed for shallower wall depths and are useful for chimney breasts, compact media walls and tighter spaces. Full-depth built-in fires have a deeper chamber and create a more immersive fireplace effect where extra wall depth is available.

For slimline media walls, choose the Cozy range. For a deeper premium media wall, choose the Ultra range. For panoramic front-facing, corner or three-sided installations, choose the Odyssey range. The best option depends on wall depth, room size, TV size and the type of finish required.

Built-in electric fires need more planning than a simple wall-mounted fire because the wall opening, depth, clearances and electrical supply must be correct. However, they are generally simpler than gas or solid fuel fires because they do not need a chimney, flue or gas connection.

Yes. Many built-in electric fires can be installed into chimney breast builds or prepared recesses, depending on the model and available depth. Slimline models are often best where depth is limited, while full-depth models suit larger feature wall builds.

For smaller rooms and compact TV walls, choose a smaller built-in fire around 42" to 50" or 130cm. For standard living rooms and 65" TVs, choose around 60" or 150cm. For larger rooms, open-plan spaces and 75" to 100" TV walls, choose 180cm, 190cm, 220cm or larger models where available.