High • The Conmoto Travelmate portable black fireplace is safe to use on hardwood floors, tile and carpet. It's made of steel and features a glass ceramic insert, and will burn up to 3 1/2 hours ($2,300 at allmodern.com).

Low • The Southern Enterprises portable indoor fireplace features a black and copper trim with a gel fuel. The design sits conveniently on a patio, floor or table. The fireplace holds up to two cans of gel fuel. Each can lasts up to three hours on a single burn ($113.98 at amazon.com).

BY KAREN DEER