10 Interesting Locations for a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Kitchen
This is a great place for a fireplace, especially one with a raised hearth. I remodeled a kitchen in an exclusive part of Cincinnati 20 years ago. It had a wonderful masonry fireplace in the kitchen. It is a great conversation piece if your kitchen is the country look.
Dining Room
If you have or are building a house with a formal dining room, a fireplace is a perfect fit. All old houses had them so that you would stay warm while you ate. Pay attention to TV shows that depict Victorian or Colonial times. I guarantee you will see a fireplace in a shot of a dining room.
Entrance Hall
If you have a large entrance hall, a fireplace is an excellent way to greet a visitor. The warmth and visual appeal will take the chill off the room when you open the door!
Bathroom
Do you have a whirlpool bathtub? A fireplace on the wall just behind it will really set your bathroom apart from others. You can also place one in a corner of the room. They really keep the bathroom toasty warm.
Bedroom
Many people have put factory fireplaces in bedrooms. They are excellent locations. Be sure to place them on a raised hearth. You want to be able to see the fire while lying on the bed. Many people forget about this and place the unit on the floor.
Three Season Porch or Detached Screened Porch
My family and I stayed at a vacation home in Michigan several years ago. The cabin had a separate detached shelter . A fireplace in this room would enable you to sit out there on a chilly evening and watch the fall or early spring stars. Glass enclosed 3 season rooms are also great places for direct vent fireplaces. The fireplace allows you to make these 4 season rooms unless you live in the harshest of climates.
Attic Romproom
Do you plan to finish an attic space? A fireplace will create the warmth this space needs. Plus, if you get the model from Heat-n-Glo (or others) that has an air conditioner, you will solve your cooling problem at the same time.
Garage
Yes, some people have very nice garages. They work in them in the winter months. An economy direct vent fireplace will produce the heat you need to putter around.
Basement Recreation Room / Wet Bar
If you plan an extensive basement recreation facility, you can install direct vent fireplaces in several locations. You can build the fireplace right into a wet bar. Any other location will also produce the heat to take the chill off the basement space. Getting gas to these locations should be easy.
Study / Family Room / Library
These are three traditional rooms that will easily accommodate a fireplace. A study with a small direct vent fireplace really adds a touch of class to a house! If you have a real library in your house then you must include a fireplace. It is a natural.
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