First step, find yourself a sales associate if you want to get an estimate of your project. Some folks prefer to walk around and check out the fireplace showroom. Most fireplace and stove retail locations have live burning displays that you can explore. We recommend picking up a remote and trying to turn on a fireplace to see if it is intuitive. The sales associate should be interested in helping you solve a problem. Most folks do not know exactly what they need in their home- it’s the job of a hearth expert to help you find something that will be worth the investment once your showroom experience has long ended.
This is where the showroom experience gets a bit more specific, depending on the fireplace shop you are exploring.