The fireplace. The unassuming beating heart of countless classic American scenes; the Rockwellian nostalgic beacon at the center of so many family events. For centuries the fireplace has been a source of inviting comfort.
Traditionally, most fireplaces were centered around the main gathering area of the home, the family room. Most are unaware of fireplaces designed to be an addition to decor in other areas of the home. Kitchens, bathrooms, transitions, and bedrooms all can benefit from the warmth and ambience allotted by such appliances. Gas fireplaces are the consistent go-to units for these applications due to their abundance of sizes styles, and, most importantly, ease of installation.
Parlor Vent Free
The unique design of this unit lends itself to tighter spaces. Dining rooms, kitchens and bedrooms are ideal for this particular setup. Whether used in the elevated cabinet mantle (pictured in the dark cherry) or in a classic surround setting closer to the floor, the Parlor spurs intrigue and adds beauty to any room. Being a Monessen vent free means the installation is a breeze, just run a gas line and your done.
See-Thru and Peninsula Fireplaces 
See-Thru fireplaces give you more bang for your buck; two fireplaces in one! The ability to share the viewing experience in two rooms can be highly advantageous for designer decors. Bathroom to bedroom, and living room to office are just some examples of common see-thru fireplace applications.
Peninsulas, or three-sided units, although similar, offer very different design functions. Peninsulas tend to be great transitions between rooms that share a large common area and help divide and define the two areas from one another. Examples include family room to kitchen, breakfast nook or other eating areas, and bedroom to bathroom. These fireplaces can be built into a wall, home bar, or stand alone with a cabinet cap.
Both styles are available in vent free and direct vent systems meaning the possibilities for installation are limited only by your imagination.
Picture Mounted 
More on the modern edge of fireplace designs are the wall mounted vent free and direct vent systems. The minimalist approach incorporates simpler aesthetics like stone, glass and single wall flames. Lennox engineered the Radium (pictured), a wall mounted catalytic vent free that is as much for heat as it is for looks.
Many manufacturers have delved into the modern picture frame style fireplaces and aesthetic options have increased dramatically over the years. Style and finish choices for fronts, like doors and trim frames, are abundant.
Many others have deeper, in-the-wall, fireboxes for logs and a dynamic dimensional effect.
Deciding the overall decor in a room can be fun, daunting, difficult and rewarding all at the same time. Just because there wasn't a fireplace in a room to start out with doesn't mean one cannot be added. Also, never feel limited to large spaces; comfort comes in all shapes and sizes.
During our three month Newsletter hiatus we were busy, and we hope you like the new look! It was time for an update so it's out with the old and in with the new.
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