How to Choose the right Fireplace

How to Choose the Right Fireplace for Your Home (2026 Guide)

By A Fireplacestore – Hesperia, CA

Choosing the right fireplace for your home can feel overwhelming — especially with so many options, styles, and installation requirements. Whether you're building a new home, remodeling, or updating your heating system, this guide will help you understand what matters most so you can make the right choice.

At A Fireplacestore in Hesperia, our team has been helping homeowners since 2000. Our brand-new showroom at 9565 C Ave Unit H makes it easier than ever to see fireplaces in person, compare fuel types, and get expert guidance.

1. Choose Your Fuel Type

Wood Fireplaces

  • Authentic fire experience

  • Strong heat output

  • Ideal for traditional styles

  • Requires chimney or venting

  • Hands-on maintenance and wood storage

Gas Fireplaces

  • Instant heat

  • Clean and efficient

  • Low maintenance

  • Works in most rooms

  • Great for busy homeowners

Pellet Stoves

  • Highly efficient

  • Affordable long-term heating

  • Burns clean

  • Requires small vent pipe

  • Provides steady heat output

2. Consider the Size of Your Space

The size of your room, ceiling height, insulation, and layout all impact what fireplace will work best. Oversizing a fireplace can overheat your space, while choosing a unit that’s too small won’t provide enough heat.

When you visit the showroom, our team can help determine the correct BTU range and unit size for your home.

3. Think About Style

Your fireplace should match the look and feel of your home. Today’s models offer a wide range of styles:

  • Modern linear designs

  • Traditional wood-burning looks

  • Rustic freestanding stoves

  • Corner and peninsula units

  • Frameless and minimalist styles

Bring photos of your room when you visit, and we can narrow down the best design options quickly.

4. Understand Installation Requirements

Different fireplaces have different venting and framing needs:

  • Wood: requires chimney or metal venting

  • Gas: uses direct vent or power vent systems

  • Pellet: uses a small 3–4 inch vent

  • Electric: no venting required

We’ll walk you through clearances, wall structure, electrical needs, and installation costs so you know exactly what to expect.

5. Explore Specialty Fireplace Lines

Modern fireplaces aren’t limited to traditional categories. Two lines we carry stand out for homeowners wanting design flexibility and cutting-edge performance.

DaVinci Custom Fireplaces

DaVinci is known for ultra-modern, high-end custom installations. These units are ideal for luxury homes or unique architectural features.

Key advantages include:

  • Custom lengths from 3 to 20+ feet

  • Cool-touch glass

  • Indoor/outdoor passthrough options

  • Multi-view, single-sided, or corner configurations

  • Beautiful, clean lines with modern flame appearance

  • Perfect for contemporary homes or commercial spaces

If you're looking for a statement piece, DaVinci is unmatched.

FPX Electric Fireplaces

Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) also offers some of the best electric fireplaces on the market today.

Benefits of FPX electric units:

  • No venting required

  • Safe for apartments, bedrooms, and offices

  • Realistic flame presentation

  • Multiple ember bed and lighting options

  • Easy installation with only standard power needed

  • Great for homeowners who want ambiance without heat

These units are also perfect when traditional venting isn’t possible.

6. Look at Heating Efficiency

Fireplaces in 2025 are more efficient than ever. Gas and pellet units offer excellent performance, while wood gives unmatched heat if you have access to firewood. Electric units provide ambiance with optional heat and low energy usage.

7. Visit Our New Showroom

Fireplaces can look very different in person. The best way to make the right choice is to see them up close.

At our new Hesperia showroom, you can:

  • Compare wood, gas, pellet, and electric units

  • See working models

  • Explore DaVinci and FPX options

  • Ask questions about installation

  • Get a quote designed specifically for your home

Our team has over 30 years of experience helping homeowners find the best heating solution for their style, budget, and needs.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right fireplace involves understanding fuel type, installation, efficiency, and style — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Visit A Fireplacestore at 9565 C Ave, Unit H, Hesperia, CA and let our experts guide you through the entire process. Whether you need wood, gas, pellet, electric, or a high-end custom solution like DaVinci, we have the experience and inventory to help you find the perfect match.