Design Your Own Perfect Fireplace at this WebsiteBy JHCadmin, October 8, 2012I have a hard time visualizing what a specific fireplace or insert will look like in my home. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered a handy “design your perfect fire” tool at the Fireplace Xtrordinair website.It’s easy and fun to use this free online tool. Here’s how it works:Choose the fuel you’ll use:WoodGasElectricSelect the size of space you’ll want to heat:Small roomLarge roomWhole houseAmbiance only Fireplace vs InsertDecide whether you’ll need a fireplace or a fireplace insert (if you’re retrofitting an existing fireplace to improve its efficiency, you’ll need an insert).Choose a style:Traditional (Early American to neoclassical to French countryside)Transitional (a fusion of traditional and contemporary, giving you a variety of design options)Modern (simple, sleek, streamlined, and subdued)Testing 1,2,3I tested the tool, selecting a transitional gas fireplace insert for a large room. The site displayed three models that fit my criteria.I chose the “32 DVS GSR Insert” because I liked the look of it and I like the fact that it uses the "Advanced" GreenSmart™ Ember-Fyre™ burner, blower and the GreenSmart™ remote.I clicked the “Customize Your Fire” button and then selected a face, finish, and door style. This is the fun part, because when you click on different faces and colors, it immediately shows you a preview of what your fireplace will look like.You can also change the “wall” that displays behind your fireplace, selecting from a variety of options such as:Painted wallBrown, light, or red brickNatural stoneStone blockRiver rockBlack graniteMarbleSlate or grey slateConcreteNext, customize your fireplace’s interior. Select a fireback (backdrop for the fire) and a log set.Finally, select from “extras” such as a wall thermostat.Here’s a picture of my fireplace design: When you’re finished designing your fireplace, print out the specs and a picture, and bring them to Rich’s when you place your order.Have fun designing your perfect fire!Related ArticlesHow to Start a Fire in Your Wood Stove – Without Matches or NewspaperGreenSmart Lopi StoveView the Fire in Your Stove from Anywhere in the RoomAvalon Cypress Gets New Bronze Finish3 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Wood Stove for your HomeThe Advantages of Zone Heating over Central Heating ‘Like’ Rich’s on FacebookWe provide tips and Internet-only specials on our Facebook page. Hope you’ll “like” us, and encourage your Facebook friends to join us, too. Subscribe to Rich's BlogSubscribe to our blog via your feed reader or receive our latest posts in your e-mail Inbox. Simply click “Subscribe to this blog’s feed” or fill out the form located in the right-hand sidebar of our blog. Visit Rich's WebsiteFor more details about our products and for directions to our showrooms, visit richshome.com.Recent Articles See All Fire Dining Tables: Warmth and Ambiance Year-Round Decorating Your Outdoor RoomFire PitsOutdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 1, 2023 It’s a great time of year to enjoy a delicious meal al fresco around a fire dining table. These tables feature a built-in fire pit in the center, which provides both warmth and ambiance. Read More 5 Advantages of Kamado Joe Grills Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:October 1, 2023 5 advantages kamado-style grills have over conventional charcoal grills, PLUS two of our favorites from Kamado Joe: Classic Joe III and Big Joe III. Read More Infrared Saunas: Relax at Home from the Inside Out Saunas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:September 1, 2023 Eight benefits of relaxing in an infrared sauna, plus our favorite saunas by Health Mate: the Enrich, Inspire, and Essential series. Read More Outdoor Lanterns Add Dramatic Elegance: Tempest Torch and Tempest Lantern Tempest Torch Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:August 1, 2023 Gas lamps dramatic elegance to outdoor spaces. Learn about Tempest Torches and Tempest Lanterns. Read More 5 Trends in Luxury Outdoor Furnishings for 2023 Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:July 1, 2023 Create a stylish, comfortable, multi-functional outdoor oasis that you’ll love spending time in. Read More Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More