Wall Mount or Recessed Mount? The Best 72-inch Electric Fireplace For You

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Touchstone 72-inch wide Sideline72 Electric Fireplace
Impactful design accent with the 72-inch wide Sideline72
Electric Fireplace as a focal point in the great room.
A large empty wall in a room can make a home feel unfinished, like a new canvas waiting for inspiration. Many of our customers solve the common design dilemma of a big blank wall with a wall length linear electric fireplace. A large format flame display adds a warm and inviting focal point to a room.

Our popular 72-inch wide OnyxXL Electric Fireplace and Sideline72 Electric Fireplace both provide natural looking LED flames and maintenance-free heat. At six feet wide, both fireplaces are ideal for optimizing wall space and adding value to a home.

Which 72-inch Fireplace is Best for You?


Wall Mount OnyxXL Electric Fireplace

 The plug and play OnyxXL Electric Fireplace is easy to mount directly to the wall. A smartly designed mounting bar is included, ensuring simple installation with level positioning on the wall. Heat vents on the top of the unit take the chill off a room.

Pictured left: OnyxXL Electric Fireplace, mounted to the wall.
Recessed Mount Sideline72 Electric Fireplace

 For a flush mount installation, the Sideline72 Electric Fireplace is your best choice. The Sideline72 is easy to secure in a recessed wall. Heat vents on the front of the unit add warmth to any room.

Pictured left: Sideline72 Electric Fireplace, recessed into the wall.



More OnyxXL and Sideline72 Features


Whether you need a wall mount or recessed electric fireplace, the same crowd-pleasing features are available on both the OnyxXL and Sideline72 Electric Fireplaces.

The Sideline72 and OnyxXL 72-inch Electric Fireplaces both include:


  • Classic black frame with a glass front
  • Logs and crystals for your choice of a traditional or contemporary style
  • 2 heat settings warm an area up to 400 square feet
  • Dual heat and flame controls, so flames can be enjoyed with or without heat as desired
  • The most realistic LED flames available with 5 adjustable settings from ember to full
  • Energy efficient and smoke-free
  • No venting required
  • Cool-to-the-touch front display
  • Remote control operated
  • Timer and auto shut off


With the Sideline72 or OnyxXL Electric Fireplaces, you can easily change the look of a room without a major renovation. The cool-to-the-touch flame display is ideal for use around children and pets. These wall length fireplaces are ideal for residential and business use.

Check out our Electric Fireplace photo gallery for design ideas.

Watch the OnyxXL Electric Fireplace in action: https://youtu.be/kfelGN5imRg