Element 4

Element4 Fireplaces – Dutch Design for Modern Interiors

Element4 is a Dutch fireplace manufacturer specialising in contemporary gas, bioethanol and electric fires. Rather than designing every appliance around a conventional fireplace opening, Element4 offers a wide choice of formats that can be integrated into feature walls, room dividers, cabinetry and architectural fireplace structures.

The range is particularly useful for design-led residential and commercial projects because the flame layout, fuel type and viewing configuration can be selected around the room rather than the other way around.

Choose Your Element4 by Fuel

The visual design can often remain remarkably similar across different fuel types, which is one of Element4’s strongest advantages for architects, interior designers and homeowners planning a coordinated scheme.

Element4 Gas Fires

Gas remains a major part of the Element4 collection. Models are available as front-facing, corner, three-sided, tunnel and room-divider fireplaces, with several burner technologies designed to produce a deep and natural-looking flame pattern.

Ranges such as Sky, Summum, Modore and Tenore cover everything from tall vertical fires to very wide landscape installations.

Selected models include features such as:

• Real Flame Burner technology
• Multiple independently controlled burners
• Remote control
• Optional app operation
• Home-automation integration
• Anti-reflective glass
• Black reflective interior panels
• LED fuel-bed lighting
• Powerfan options for more challenging flue routes

For example, the wide Modore 240 uses three burners, allowing the flame picture and heat output to be adjusted across the width of the fireplace.

Element4 Bioethanol Fireplaces

Element4 has developed bioethanol into a substantial part of its premium fireplace range rather than treating it as a small decorative alternative.

Current collections include Sky, Summum and Ovation, with front, corner, three-sided, four-sided, tunnel and room-divider configurations available across selected models.

Bioethanol provides a genuine flame without requiring a fixed natural-gas supply. Depending on the specific appliance and installation method, selected Element4 bioethanol fires can also provide greater flexibility where a conventional gas flue is difficult to achieve.

The Summum 140 Bio collection, for example, is available in six different viewing configurations and combines real flames with remote-controlled flame-height adjustment and integrated lighting.

One Fireplace Design, Different Fuel Options

One of the most interesting developments within Element4 is the use of shared fireplace chassis across gas and bioethanol platforms.

Many current designs are engineered so the architectural dimensions and appearance can remain unchanged while using different burner technologies. This can be particularly useful on long-term projects where fuel availability, regulations or client requirements may change during the design process.

Fuel conversion should always be assessed and carried out using the correct manufacturer-approved components and technical guidance.

Element4 Electric Fires

Element4 also produces contemporary electric fireplaces, including the newer Volta collection.

Electric models require no chimney or gas supply and are therefore particularly suited to media walls, apartments, extensions and projects where a real-flame appliance is unnecessary or impractical.

Current Element4 electric fires provide a flame effect alongside approximately 1.5kW of supplementary heating, with app control available across the manufacturer’s current electric range.

Electric should therefore be viewed primarily as a highly flexible visual fireplace with supplementary heat rather than a replacement for a high-output gas appliance.

Front, Corner, Tunnel or Room Divider?

With Element4, the viewing configuration is often just as important as the fuel.

• Front – ideal for a conventional feature wall or chimney breast
• Corner – allows the flame to remain visible from two directions
• Three-sided – ideal for projecting chimney breasts and media-wall features
• Tunnel – provides a view through the fire between two rooms or spaces
• Room Divider – designed to make the fireplace part of the division between open-plan areas
• Four-sided – selected models can be positioned as a highly exposed architectural centrepiece

Element4 Outdoor Gas Fires

Element4 also produces premium outdoor gas fireplaces. The Sky outdoor range includes front and tunnel configurations in several sizes, while wide landscape models such as the Modore can create a substantial built-in feature for terraces and outdoor entertaining spaces.

These are permanent architectural outdoor fires rather than portable patio heaters, so gas supply, construction, drainage, clearances and servicing access should all be planned before installation.

Element4 Fireplace Installation

Element4 fires are often incorporated into bespoke fireplace structures, making early technical planning particularly important.

Bonfire can assist with:

• Home and site surveys
• Fireplace size and layout selection
• Gas, bioethanol or electric specification
• False chimney breasts and feature walls
• Balanced-flue and terminal planning
• Gas supply requirements
• Ventilation and combustible clearances
• Professional Gas Safe installation where applicable
• Testing, commissioning and aftercare

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Why Buy Element4 from Bonfire?

Bonfire supplies and installs premium built-in fireplaces regularly, so we can help consider the appliance, structure, fuel supply and flue as one complete design rather than treating the fire as a standalone product.

Our Reading, Berkshire showroom also allows customers, designers and installers to discuss dimensions, viewing configurations, flame styles and installation requirements before ordering.

Element4 FAQs

Where are Element4 fireplaces from?

Element4 is a Dutch fireplace manufacturer based in the Netherlands, specialising in contemporary gas, bioethanol and electric fires.

Does Element4 make gas and bioethanol versions of the same fire?

Yes. Several current Element4 fireplace platforms are available with both gas and bioethanol burner technologies while retaining similar dimensions and design.

Do Element4 gas fires need a chimney?

Element4 gas fireplaces require an approved flue arrangement. This is normally a balanced or direct-vent system designed specifically for the appliance and installation.

Do Element4 bioethanol fires need a flue?

Selected Element4 bioethanol models can provide flue-free installation options, while others can also be installed using a vented arrangement. Always follow the requirements for the exact model and property.

Does Element4 make electric fires?

Yes. Element4 produces contemporary electric fireplaces including the Volta collection, which requires no chimney and provides flame effects with supplementary electric heating.

Can Element4 fireplaces be installed as room dividers?

Yes. Selected gas and bioethanol models are specifically available in tunnel, room-divider, three-sided and four-sided configurations.

Can Bonfire install Element4 fireplaces?

Yes. Bonfire can provide fireplace specification, surveys, feature-wall construction, flue planning and professional installation for suitable Element4 projects.