6 Features to Look for in an Indoor-Outdoor Fireplace

If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury feature to offer your customers, an indoor-outdoor fireplace is sure to impress. In addition to their striking beauty, this type of system allows you to enjoy the outdoor fireplace poolside, on the patio, or from an outdoor living room. From the indoors, you can see the outdoors through a perfectly sealed weatherproof window, to enjoy both the view and a stunning fireplace at the same time.

If you have customers who are potentially interested in installing an indoor-outdoor fireplace, help them choose the best option by looking for systems with these six key features.

1. Sits Flush with the Exterior

The way an indoor-outdoor fireplace is designed, it simply looks like a window from the outside. This allows you to maintain smooth lines and doesn’t disrupt the exterior design of the home. When it’s not in use, the fireplace doesn’t draw attention, but when the flames are flickering, it adds a touch of luxury from every angle, both inside and out. 

2. Functional Indoor Heat

Some gas fireplaces are purely ornamental and don’t produce heat. While this might be appealing to some customers, many people want all of the possible benefits of a fireplace, including the most obvious one—heat. Ortal’s indoor-outdoor fireplaces are both beautiful and functional, providing warm ambiance and comforting heat to the interior, making indoor spaces feel cozy year-round.

3. Low-Profile Heat Release and Air Intake

The heat release and air intake are essential elements of an indoor-outdoor fireplace, but that doesn’t mean they have to be visually obvious. The heat release at the top of the unit and air intake at the bottom should be seamlessly integrated with the ceiling and floor for uninterrupted, sleek lines to maintain a modern, elegant look.

4. Seamless Heat Barriers

Safety is important, but “clunky” is not typically a word people use to describe luxury. Heat barriers are one potentially clunky element that can detract from the elegance. Look for interior heat barriers that are unobtrusive to the eye. For example, Ortal’s double glass heat barrier integrates seamlessly with the fireplace, keeping both indoor and outdoor occupants safe without detracting from the view of the fire. 

5. Cool Wall Technology

Look for an indoor-outdoor fireplace that allows you to design without limits. One key feature for the interior design is Cool Wall Technology that keeps the wall above the fireplace not only safe to touch, but also cool enough to hang a television or artwork. Luxury clients don’t expect limitations, so make sure the brand you recommend gives them total design freedom. 

6. Mobile Integration

A luxury home is likely to come with modern amenities, including smarthome features, and the fireplace should be able to integrate with those systems so customers can control it from a mobile device via WiFi. When these features are enabled, homeowners can stay comfy on the patio or couch and conveniently light a fire to create ambiance as dusk approaches. 

Luxury Isn’t Just About Looks

With so many modern indoor-outdoor fireplace options available, it can be difficult to discern which one is the best choice. For luxury clients, you need to consider features beyond just the aesthetics. Think about convenience, design flexibility, safety, and functionality. For the luxury client who wants it all, Ortal has the solution.

Ortal’s indoor-outdoor fireplaces are not just visually stunning, they also provide comforting heat at the touch of a button, Cool Wall Technology that opens up design options, and seamless safety features that don’t detract from the design. Schedule a meeting to learn more about this and all of our luxury fireplace options.