Gas Fireplaces: A Showcase of Design and Innovation

Consider these gas fireplaces for warmth and energy savings, certainly, but also for their red-hot style.

By Larry Bilotti | Updated Aug 01, 2018 05:58 PM

Traditional

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Traditional Fireplace

Traditional masonry details and state-of-the-art gas fireplace technology make this Napolean model the ultimate in performance and design. Available with either fine-detailed PHAZER® logs and charcoal embers or a River Rock ember bed, the clean face-front allows a full view of the impressive 40"-wide firebox. An exclusive NIGHT LIGHT™ accents the firebox even when the fireplace is off.

Napolean

Resolution

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Stone Fireplace

The louver-less facing and hidden state-of-the-art controls of the Resolution direct-vent gas fireplace—from Vermont Castings—offers expansive and unobstructed fire views. Total Signature Command™ delivers electronic ignition with battery backup, while a dual burner with rear shutdown allows you to reduce heat when only the ambience of a burning fire is desired.

Vermont Castings

See-Through Design

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Double Sided Fireplace

Double-sided fireplaces, like this model from Heatilator, are a beautiful way to link two separate living areas—kitchen and dining room, master bedroom and bath, or living room and family room. The 36" model features a variable flame height control that adjusts settings from 26,000 to 34,000 BTUs/hr input.

Heatilator

Corner Design

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Corner Fireplace Ideas

Add a dramatic accent to any room with a corner fireplace. This one, from Heat & Glo, is available in either a left or right configuration and comes with Aero front and side panels (required) in choice of graphite, black or new bronze finishes. An IntelliFire™ Ignition System provides energy efficiency and comfort control at your fingertips.

Heat & Glo

Montebello

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Masonry Heater

The Lennox Montebello® direct-vent fireplace offers the convenience of gas with the classic beauty of a real masonry-built fireplace. In addition to its clean-face design and traditional elegance, the 45" model fires up to 60,000 BTUs and is available with a variety of refractory and log options. 

Lennox

Solitaire

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Majestic Fireplace

The Solitaire direct-vent fireplaces from Majestic allow you to create a custom look from traditional to contemporary with accessory kits—like this modern stone and glass version. In addition to its adaptable style and top- or rear-vent configurations, the unit offers a clean-face design, ceramic-fiber logs, and Signature Command™ System for total control.

Majestic

See-Through

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See Through Fireplace

This 31" direct-vent gas fireplace from Heatilator features a variable flame height control that allows you to adjust settings from 14,700 to 21,000 BTUs. It also offers exceptional two-sided fire viewing. The compact design and sleek styling make it a natural for any room of the house.

Heatilator

Tribute

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Majestic Fireplaces

The Tribute direct-vent gas fireplace from Majestic features an authentic fire viewing experience in a small, easy-to-install package. Available in either a top- or rear-venting model, it combines an expansive open face with aluminized dual-steel burner for superior fire glow and views. It also offers a controllable range of BTUs from 14,700 to 21,000. 

Majestic

Peninsula

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Heatilator Fireplace

This Peninsula gas fireplace from Heatilator takes room division to a whole new level. Offering three-sided viewing, the 36" fireplace features a variable flame height control that adjusts settings from 26,000 to 34,000 BTUs. It is available in either direct-vent or B-vent configurations.

Heatilator

Aeris

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Ethanol Fireplace

The Cocoon fireplaces run on biofuel (Denatured Ethanol). As the fuel burns, the main body of the fireplace heats and radiates warmth throughout the room. The combustion chamber holds 1.5 liters of fuel and burns up to six hours depending on a controllable heat setting. Since they are smoke-free and require no flue, they are not only uber-contemporary, but clean and environmentally friendly, too.

Cocoon Fires

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