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Need help in fireplace option

8 years ago

Our lounge is 7.40 m X 5.50 m. I would like to have a fire place in the room as it feels cold and I am not sure what style to go for. There is no chimney in the house so real fire is not an option. I attach 2 pictures for the lounge when we first moved. Now it has internal bifold doors 280cm on the wall where the TV is, leading to the kitchen.

Would appreciate any thoughts.

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