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 Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More Tutorial: 3 Easy DIY Fall Mantel Projects Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 7, 2022 Illustrated tutorial: how to create 3 DIY fall mantel essentials: Stacked herringbone pumpkins, shabby-chic reversible mason jars, and Washi tape pumpkins. Read More