Indoor Fireplaces

A portable fire pit rated for indoor use produces between 5,800 and 20,433 BTU/h (2–6 kW), depending on the burner inside. That output is deliberate: enough to add a noticeable ring of warmth around the fire, while staying in scale with the room it sits in.

Two indoor-rated burner sizes cover most layouts:

• Compact bioethanol units built around the AB3 burner deliver roughly 5,800 BTU/h (2 kW), typically warming up to 20 m² [215 ft²], suited to studies, bedrooms and smaller lounges.
• Larger indoor fire bowls and fire pits built around the AB8 burner deliver around 20,433 BTU/h (6 kW), typically warming up to 60 m² [646 ft²], suited to most open-plan living areas.

EcoSmart Fire positions an indoor fire bowl as a contemporary fire feature that anchors the room with a real flame and a noticeable ring of warmth, complementing your existing heating system rather than replacing it. All figures are indicative and shift with room shape, insulation and airflow.

EcoSmart Fire offers four distinct indoor bioethanol fireplace ranges, each delivering clean-burning flame with different design expressions and installation approaches.

The Flex range is the broadest, spanning 96 models across eight configurations - single-sided, corner, bay, double-sided, peninsula, island, bench, and more. It suits everything from compact apartments to open-plan living areas, with installation completing in under an hour.

For those drawn to classic fireplace character, Heritage delivers compact inserts with iron grate and fire-rated log detailing across three sizes, proportioned for smaller rooms and high-rise apartments where traditional hearth aesthetics matter.

Frame takes an architectural approach: four wall-mounted sizes with a signature protruding steel border, each engineered for retrofit installations into modern interiors where minimal form and premium finish are the priority.

Rounding out the range are fourteen Designer Fireplaces - freestanding models that require no installation at all, ideal for those who want a real flame statement piece without structural commitment.

All four ranges burn bioethanol only, require no chimney, gas line, or electrical connection, and carry international certifications including UL 1370, EN 16647, and ACCC compliance.

EcoSmart Fire offers six distinct indoor fireplace types, organised by how they integrate into your space rather than by fuel type. This approach lets you choose based on where and how the fireplace will live in your home.

Built-in linear fireplaces provide a horizontal flame that anchors a wall or architectural feature. Multi-sided designs, including see-through and island configurations, allow viewing from multiple angles, creating visual openness while defining zones. These are zero-clearance installations that require no chimney, flue, or gas line.

Retrofit burner inserts convert existing masonry fireplaces into clean-burning bioethanol units, preserving your hearth while eliminating the need to remove the original structure. Bespoke burner systems, modular units like the XL700 and XL900, let architects and designers embed custom flames into joinery, walls, or architectural features without standard framing constraints.

Freestanding fireplaces are portable units that require no installation, allowing you to relocate them as your room evolves. Electric vent-free models (USA and Canada) offer instant flame without fuel, eliminating refuelling entirely.

All indoor bioethanol models are zero-clearance and available in finishes including natural, graphite, bone, and stainless steel. Design flexibility is the defining feature across the range; each type solves different spatial and aesthetic needs.

EcoSmart Fire's clean-burning bioethanol fireplaces require a minimum room volume based on burner size, ensuring safe combustion and proper dispersal of byproducts. Smaller burners like the AB3 require at least 40 m³ [1,413 ft³], while larger models such as the XL900 need 110 m³ [3,885 ft³] and the AB8 requires 116 m³ [4,097 ft³].

Bioethanol combustion consumes oxygen from the room and releases heat, steam, and carbon dioxide. Adequate room volume allows these byproducts to disperse naturally without accumulating to unsafe levels. The specific volume thresholds are verified against international safety standards: UL 1370 (USA), EN 16647 (Europe/UK), and ACCC certification (Australia).

To size your space correctly, measure your room length, width, and height to calculate cubic metres, then match your intended burner size to its corresponding minimum volume. Most standard living rooms, dining areas, and larger bedrooms easily meet these requirements; your installer or product documentation will confirm the specific threshold for your chosen burner.

Choose your indoor bioethanol fireplace by matching a design direction (linear, freestanding, or traditional) to your room volume and spatial role. EcoSmart Fire offers four distinct families: linear Flex inserts for contemporary feature walls; freestanding Designer models as sculptural statement pieces; compact Frame inserts for retrofits and tight spaces; and Heritage inserts with traditional surround styling.

Linear design creates elongated flames across wider walls and suits minimalist interiors, while multi-sided viewing (corner or see-through configurations) links adjoining rooms and defines spatial zones. Freestanding Designer pieces work as conversation starters in open layouts.

Once you've chosen your aesthetic family, match the burner size to your room: smaller spaces (40 m³) suit round burners like the AB3; larger rooms (up to 110 m³) pair with linear burners like the XL900, which delivers about 15,000 BTU/h. All configurations install without chimney or gas line, so your design choices are limited only by vision, not by structural constraints.

Bioethanol fireplaces are fundamentally different from wood-burning and gas fireplaces in how they operate and integrate into your home. Bioethanol burns liquid fuel in a self-contained burner, requiring no chimney, flue, or utility connection, whereas traditional fireplaces need either a functioning chimney or gas line and professional installation.

The practical differences stack in bioethanol's favour. There's no smoke, soot, ash, or carbon monoxide to manage, and you ignite or extinguish the flame in seconds. EcoSmart Fire bioethanol burners deliver over 90% heat efficiency because the warmth stays in the room rather than escaping up a flue, which is where most of a traditional open fireplace's heat is lost. Because they're ventless, bioethanol fireplaces can be integrated into walls, cabinetry, media benches, or floating timber designs without structural constraints; traditional fireplaces lock you into one location determined by chimney placement.

Bioethanol fireplaces are certified to recognised ventless appliance standards and designed as decorative and supplemental heat sources. They give you real flame and genuine warmth with complete design freedom, making them the choice when you want a fireplace feature without the infrastructure and inflexibility of traditional options.

Yes, you can mount a TV above a bioethanol fireplace, provided you observe the 2,000 mm [79 in] minimum overhead clearance from the flame to any movable items, including TVs, curtains, and decorative objects.

The best approach is to build the bioethanol fireplace into a recessed wall cavity or custom media unit. This gives you clean design lines and ensures the TV sits comfortably within the safe overhead zone. Your wall framing above the fireplace opening must be self-supporting; the appliance itself is not load-bearing.

Bioethanol fireplaces produce clean combustion: heat, steam, and CO2 only, which means significantly less radiant heat radiating upward compared to gas or wood alternatives. This reduces thermal stress on the TV and surrounding materials.

Keep side clearances: 600 mm [24 in] from fixed furniture and walls. Work with a builder or architect familiar with fireplace installations to confirm your layout meets local codes. The result is a sophisticated, focal-point installation that integrates both elements seamlessly.

Yes, EcoSmart Fire's freestanding or built-in bioethanol fire pits perform consistently indoors year-round without seasonal limitations. Unlike traditional fireplaces that depend on external venting and seasonal installation, bioethanol systems produce only heat, steam, and CO2, with all combustion managed safely via natural ventilation in rooms meeting EN 16647 specifications.

Your fire pit delivers the same ambience and warmth whether you're using it for summer aesthetics or cooler-month supplementary heating. Burn times stay consistent at 6 to 10 hours per fill. Freestanding models can be repositioned seasonally if your interior layout shifts.

EcoSmart Fire's systems are engineered for consistent indoor performance, backed by EN 16647 certification and over 20 years of global installations.

An indoor fireplace brings together three dimensions of everyday luxury: it creates genuine warmth and ambience, serves as an architectural focal point that anchors a room, and operates without the constraints of traditional fireplaces, with no chimney, no gas lines, and no seasonal limitations.

Bioethanol fireplaces from EcoSmart Fire combine clean-burning flame with sculptural form. Whether you choose a linear design that stretches across a feature wall, a statement surround that frames the fire, or a double-sided installation that divides space, the fireplace becomes more than heating; it becomes the room's gravitational centre. Guests naturally gather around it, the way they do with traditional hearths, and conversations extend.

The flexibility is distinctive. Because these fireplaces don't require structural venting or fuel lines, architects and designers integrate them into custom cabinetry, floating walls, or built-ins that would be impossible with conventional models. The flame burns for 8 to 13 hours per refill, depending on the burner size, so you get uninterrupted ambience during dinner parties and evenings without residue or maintenance.

The real benefit? Your fireplace becomes a year-round extension of your living space, not something that sits dormant for half the year. Clean-burning, design-driven, and entirely yours to position.

A linear design indoor fireplace combines clean architectural lines with precisely engineered safety features. When evaluating any indoor bioethanol fireplace, look for the following markers of a certified product.

Independent certification is the primary signal. UL 1370 (USA) and EN 16647 (Europe and UK) require extensive laboratory testing covering fuel spillage, stability under impact, and accidental ignition prevention. EcoSmart Fire products carry both certifications.

Quality indoor fireplaces include several engineered burner safeguards:

• Manual shut-off mechanism for controlled flame termination
• Burner lip design that prevents accidental obstruction of the combustion zone
• Sealed lid cover to exclude dust and debris from the fuel tank when idle
• Flame arrestor spouts on fuel containers to prevent backflash during refilling
• Toughened glass windscreen as a required physical barrier during operation
• Minimum 30-minute cooling period before refuelling after each session

A zero-clearance rating means the unit can be installed against combustible wall materials without structural modifications, a key safety design outcome for linear built-in installations.