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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
6 Advantages of Ortal’s Traditional Fireplaces
Want to enjoy the beauty of tradition without sacrificing the convenience of modernity? Ortal’s traditional gas fireplaces combine the best of both worlds. Here, old-school charm meets new-world efficiency. With Ortal, you get advanced technology, limitless design possibilities, and the freedom t…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
5 Surprising Facts About the Best Gas Fireplaces
You may know that a crackling fire can add charm and ambiance to any room; you may know that a modern fireplace can enhance your décor, but did you know these surprising (and useful) facts about gas fireplaces?
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
5 Ways a Modern Gas Fireplace Can Improve Your Life
Why own a gas fireplace? You’ve heard all the usual reasons—they’re cozy; they’re beautiful; they’re efficient—but there’s more to the modern fireplace than warmth and charm. Today, you can install a fireplace that’s smart, efficient, stylish, and fully customizable. Here are five surprising bene…
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5 Reasons to Choose a Curved or Island Fireplace for Your Contemporary House Design
Think of a fireplace, and you picture a flame enclosed in a wall, yet the modern fireplace is a multifaceted wonder. Versatile and innovative, it can adapt to any setting and every style. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Ortal’s island and curved fireplaces—the latest marvels of the interi…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
5 Fireplace Mantel Decorating Ideas for Your Traditional Hearth
A traditional fireplace mantel not only has a warm and inviting design; it also serves as a place to showcase treasures.
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The 5 Best US Cities in Which to Cozy Up Next to a Fireplace
Everyone loves a good fireplace, whether they live in southern California or the North Pole. Still, in some places, a fireplace isn’t so much a luxury as an essential part of life. How can you be sure you absolutely need one? If you don’t already know, we’ve compiled a list of five American citie…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
5 Modern vs. Contemporary Interior Design Fireplace Ideas
Whether your home is Colonial revival, farmhouse, or Craftsman, the right fireplace design allows you to express your personal style turning a room into a conversation. Fireplaces have helped create inviting gathering spaces through the ages—a tradition that lives on today. Here are five design i…
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5 Amazing Fireplace Designs Set to Dominate 2018
You can install the most beautiful gas fireplace in the world, but, if you haven’t put much thought into the fireplace surround, you’ll never reach your full design potential. So, what are the hottest fireplace trends for 2018? What materials and styles are exciting homeowners, designers, and arc…
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4 Essential Questions You Need to Ask Your Fireplace Installer
You’ve selected a stunning, front-facing modern fireplace for the living room. Or perhaps a corner fireplace for the bedroom. You know where you’re going to place it. You know it’s going to look stunning. Now it’s time for installation. That may sound easy enough, but it gets complex quickly. Bef…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
3 Unique Wall Finishes that are Compatible with Ortal Fireplaces
An average fireplace helps heat a home. An outstanding fireplace provides warmth, acts as the focal point of a space, and inspires people to come together.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
4 Ways to Pull Off a Kitchen Fireplace
A fireplace in the kitchen? Why not? They’ve become nearly as popular as islands and stainless steel appliances, in recent years, and the reason is simple. They’re unique. Unexpected. Enchanting. Cozy. Last, but not least, they’re warm, which makes all the difference if you struggle with long win…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
3 Things to Consider When Transitioning to an Open-Office Design
The maze of cubicles and impenetrable executive suites that once defined office spaces are in precipitous decline. Inspired by Silicon Valley giants like Google and Facebook, companies everywhere are embracing offices with open floor plans. In fact, as of 2014, around 70 percent of offices had al…
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