With the arrival of the direct vent gas fireplace, you no longer need a chimney and hearth, which means you can install a fireplace anywhere—even in the kitchen—without running into venting obstacles or bumping up against space constraints. Here are four ways to pull off a kitchen fireplace.
The kitchen is the most popular room in the house and the first room potential homebuyers check out. It’s not hard to figure out why. People love to cook together, gather together, and eat together. Yet few homeowners pause to ask themselves if their kitchen as comfortable as it could be. Has it reached its full potential?
Without a fireplace, the answer is no. Nothing works better as a conversation starter or offers a more convenient excuse for socializing. Turn on the flame, invite the guests over, and wait for the ooohs and ahhhs. Watch as the kitchen becomes the life of the party and the center of the home.
Perhaps it’s a throwback to our cave-dwelling, fire-grilling ancestors—something deep in the human psyche that thrills at the sight of a flame surrounded by food and cutlery, but a chill seems to run up our spine every time we stumble upon a fireplace in the kitchen. That should be your first clue. If you want to get the most out of your kitchen (while raising the value of your home), a fireplace is a sure bet.
A fireplace in the nook solves that problem, driving away the chill while creating a cozy ambiance that fills the entire space, no matter how big or small. What could be more beautiful than a real flame enclosed in high-quality glass and framed inside the beautiful, clear lines of a linear fireplace?
Install an Island Fireplace, which hovers between two distinct spaces, letting each room fulfill its own function without destroying the cohesiveness of the design or the flow of light and air. In other words, this kitchen fireplace doesn’t just look cozy; it also serves as an important architectural element.
The kitchen is no stranger to fires. Once upon a time, people cooked their meals over an open flame that burned inside a massive fireplace. Then came the wood-burning stove, which proved to be more convenient and more efficient. Modern appliances have done away with such outdated technology, but not with our love of the flame.
Enter the Stand Alone fireplace, which pays homage to the long tradition of kitchen design. With a black frame reminiscent of old cast-iron stoves, this beautiful model conjures up a sense of nostalgia, all while offering modern convenience and efficiency.
At Ortal, we’re masters at breaking down design barriers. Whether you want to transform your kitchen with a Stand Alone fireplace or warm up your bathroom with a full three-sided fireplace, we can make it happen. Get in touch with an Ortal representative to find out how you can realize your vision.