A double sided fireplace shows the flame from two directions, which makes it a natural divider between a kitchen and a living room, or a bedroom and a bath. This page covers gas see-through units from Napoleon and Empire alongside electric multi sided builds from Modern Flames and Faber. Look at the viewing width, whether the glass is on opposite sides or wraps a corner, and the heat output, which is modest on electric models and far higher on direct vent gas. Sizes span compact 30 inch boxes up to wall-length 100 inch linears.

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Double sided electric and gas fireplaces compared

Pick the fuel by how the fireplace will be used. Electric two sided models install with framing and a power supply, need no vent, and give flame effects with or without heat, which suits apartments and finished walls. Gas see-through models are sealed direct vent or vent free boxes with real flame and noticeably more heat, but they need a gas line and venting route. Measure the wall thickness between the two rooms, because see-through glass depth and the finish trim must line up on both faces. Also check the control options and whether the flame can run at night without the heater, since that is how most buyers enjoy it.

Is a two sided electric fireplace worth it?

If you want a visible fire in two rooms without a gas line or vent, yes. It installs like a framed insert and the flame effect runs independently of the heater.

What goes between the two sides of a see-through fireplace?

The firebox sits in a framed wall, with glass on each face. Trim, finishing and clearance to combustibles come from the model's manual, so check it before building the wall.