Log Jam: Alternatives to Logs for Your Gas Fireplace Insert in Colorado Springs or Denver
Looking for a more modern fireplace design? Lots of homeowners love the log look, but as the focal point of your living space, you may prefer something a little more “unique”. Luckily, today’s fireplace designs can be retrofitted with media from traditional to elegant, futuristic, and fun forms in keeping with the more decorative aspects of fireplace design. The best part? They can be incorporated into Colorado Springs gas fireplaces, gas fireplace inserts, gas stove designs – and even some electric models.
What log alternatives can you use in your home to create sizzling style?
Stone
Natural and clean with a beach feel, stones can be used as an alternative to fireplace logs to offer a contemporary look. The minimalist design of stone is perfect for upholding the feel of a serene, uncluttered space. Gas appliances work best with this media, such as this Marquis Skyline II, which offers choices of multi-colored rock or driftwood to incorporate the impression of natural elements.
Glass
Another modern and artistic fireplace media, tempered glass, offers a great deal of variety.
These flame resistant glass nuggets sparkle and shine, emitting colorful light around your fireplace, making their stunning reflective beauty increasingly popular in traditional gas and gas fireplace insert home installations. Even electric fireplaces are sporting this stunning new look – with matching flames to boot! Dozens of colors, sizes, and shapes offer added versatility for any design application, including:
Crushed fire glass: Offered in a rainbow of colors with a translucent, varied surface that provides out-of-this-world reflectivity.
Fire beads: Smooth, rounded pebbles appear molten when ablaze.
Fire gems: Randomly shaped nuggets shimmer and shine.
Tired of the same fireplace models?
From modern gas fireplace inserts to unique outdoor gas fire pits and the latest in fireplace design and technology, discover something new for your existing appliance at Fireplace Warehouse ETC today.
Please note, Fireplace Warehouse does not recommend using alternative media other than what is suggested by manufacturers for their particular appliances.