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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
How Do You Ortal? Design Contest Update
If you haven’t yet heard, Ortal is hosting a design contest. We’ve asked interior decorators, architects, and general contractors across the country to show us how they Ortal. We want to showcase the incredible ways in which designers are incorporating Ortal’s modern fireplaces into their client’…
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Why You Need a Three-Sided Fireplace (and How to Design One)
Compared with traditional fireplaces, three-sided fireplaces offer less structure and more flame. With a firebox that’s visible from the front and sides, and a sleek design that possesses an unmistakably modern charm, these contemporary fireplaces have become increasingly popular among design-con…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Which Ortal Fireplace Suits Your Personality?
Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all fireplaces. Now, Ortal makes linear gas fireplaces to suit every personality. These days, you can personalize your fireplace to satisfy your own aesthetic sensibilities.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
HGTV’s Hit Series “Property Brothers“
Ortal is thrilled to have been featured in a recently aired episode of the ever-popular “Property Brothers” franchise. In the episode (Season 7, Episode 14), which aired on October 17 at 9:00pm EST, twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott once again worked their magic, transforming a family’s dated…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Materials and Technology Lead IBS Orlando 2017
With the dual opening of IBS and KBIS last week in Orlando, global design and manufacturing brands showcased the latest in high technology materials, appliances and lifestyle products.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
It’s Time to Bring Your Fireplace into the 21st Century
In a previous post, we talked about how to upgrade your mantel so that it belongs in the 21st Century. Now it’s time to modernize the rest of your fireplace with the latest designs and the most up-to-date technology. Whether you have a Traditional Fireplace complete with a mantel and hearth, or a…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Modern Fireplaces for the Modern Architect and Builder
Architects and builders have trusted Ortal fireplaces for over three decades. That’s because we manufacture modern gas fireplaces that meet modern needs—fireplaces known throughout the world for their beauty, efficiency, and safety. Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of an Ortal fire…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Interior Design Styles: Modern
Of all the different styles that have surfaced over the centuries, Modern is perhaps the single biggest influence on today’s approaches to interior design. From its inception in the early years of the 20th century, it caused a seismic shift in design theory, discarding old ideas about decorative …
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Illinois Building Codes Made Easy with Ortal’s Direct Vent Fireplaces
Why waste time and money bringing a masonry fireplace up to compliance when you can get a safe, green, and fully compliant direct vent gas fireplace from Ortal?
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
How Workspace Design Affects Mood, Stress Levels, and Productivity
The average person spends around half of their waking life at work. Considering the sheer number of hours most of us spend at work each week, workplace atmosphere matters—a lot.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
How to Survive the Canadian Winter
Canadian winters are famous for being frigid. Unless you head west to the B.C. coast, you’re in for some bone-chilling temperatures. So, how do you keep the chill (and the boredom) at bay? How do you survive the winter with your toes and your sanity intact? It’s simple. You light a fire (or, at the
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
How the ADA Impacts Interior Designers: Challenges and Opportunities
It’s hard to imagine a time when there were almost no accommodations for people with disabilities—in public spaces, homes, or transportation. Yet, many disabled people can still vividly remember the challenges of trying to get around and work in a world designed exclusively for the able-bodied pe…
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