Follow the Curve

Soft lines break up the ordinary 

Add a touch of personality, style and trend with a decorative fireplace front!
Incorporating rounded edges and circular pieces in a room will add balance to the mostly rectangular and square dominated design world.
Circular tables, ottomans and vases are easy ways to include curves and soft lines without breaking the bank. Try an accent colour or pattern for a Spring refresh!

Click on the photo for a further look into this trend by Heat&Glo

Cozy up to an outdoor fireplace and enjoy our great Canadian Summer!

Mantels with the festive cheer

Time for your mantel to shine for the holiday season.

Next to the Christmas tree, there's nothing more iconic than the decorated mantel for the holidays.  For some, this is where their mantel gets the whole sparkle treatment, for others this could be just as daunting as the turkey dinner. 

Tips and tricks for a crowd pleasing, Pinterest worthy mantel below!

Your Christmas mantel ideas can include much more than just stockings and holly. Christmas mantel decor can range from traditional to ultra-chic and everything in between. This gives you freedom to choose a style that will match the rest of your living room. Mixing classic decor like wreaths and stockings with stylish statement pieces will turn your fireplace mantel into a winter wonderland.

Mixing classic decor like wreaths and stockings with stylish statement pieces will turn your fireplace mantel into a winter wonderland.

Anchor
A wreath is an essential Christmas mantel decoration. There are countless style options for Christmas wreaths, so you can achieve any look you want. Hang a plain wreath for a classic, charming look, or decorate it with colorful ornaments and lights for something more eye-catching.

Weight
Keep your mantel from looking too busy by using a handful of decorative pieces for weight. A pair of country-style Christmas trees can provide an attractive contrast to metallic statues or candlesticks while still creating a cohesive look.

Filler
Pine cones, garland, and other natural decorations help fill empty space and add extra texture to create a perfectly accented wreath. Christmas stockings hung below the mantel are a beloved seasonal must-have. Use decorative stocking holders to fill the empty spaces on the mantel, or stick with more subtle options to let the stockings steal the show.

Leave no wall un-STONED!

A great design element to add to your next fireplace or renovation is stone!

We frequently use stone in our deisgns with fireplaces and mantels.  Whether a modest accent in a mantel where a fireplace needs a noncombustible barrier from a wood mantel, or a full height floor to ceiling masterpiece, stone brings so many unique features to a project.  

We have been working with RealStone Systems and ErthCoverings for some time now.  They offer a wide variety of colours and applications that suit any style.  Their natural stone adds colour, depth and texture; key elements in designing a cohesive space. 

Check out what they have for your next project and we'll design your dream!

Even without a fireplace, stone can be applied for the extra wow factor!  Get creative with a stone backsplash for a bar! Or an accent wall between built in cabinetry. 

Introducing the new Heat & Glo Phoenix TureView gas fireplace.

Take a look at what all the hype is about!

https://youtu.be/7-rdtQYT1W8

BIG IMPACT
The Phoenix TrueView series gas fireplace is designed with a large glass-free view and the authentic look of a wood fireplace. Be captivated with beautiful hand-painted logs, glowing LED ember bed and bold flames.

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
Choose either traditional brick or a modern reflective black glass interior. Safely place a TV 12" above the opening with no mantel required.

COMFORT CONTROL
Stream music or the sound of a crackling fire through optional Bluetooth® speakers for a truly immersive experience. Set the mood with bold flames and mild heat for year round enjoyment. Phoenix. The convenience of gas without the glass.

BTU’s : Turn up the heat!

BTU – British thermal unit is a traditional unit of heat. It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Generally, more BTUs correlate to greater heating potential. However, the amount of BTUs needed to heat a specific area varies, based on climate and home efficiency. (Forge Distribution)
 

When choosing the perfect fireplace for your dream room, whether it be a well-insulated living room or a dark and cool basement your fireplace’s BTU range will be the most important factor. Picking a fireplace unit with high BTU and little adaptability for a small room will cause your fireplace to heat the room quickly, making a fireless fireplace your focal point. The flame may be big and beautiful for those 10 fierce minutes, but after it reaches a good temperature it will turn off and the ambiance will quickly fade. However, choosing a fireplace that has a wide range of adjustability in flame size will allow you to not only get the big fireplace appearance, but allow it to function on a lower setting for longer use.

Not sure what the right BTU is for your room? Come to our showroom or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Putting a TV above your fireplace?

Having a TV above your fireplace lets keep the focus in one spot of your room rather than have 2 focal areas.

Whether you hang a beautiful painting or a TV, there are measurement guidelines for a safe installation.

Below is Heat & Glo's good faith general guidelines for our most popular Slimline, DV3732 and True series. These measurements are just guidelines for each unit, so be sure you disucss exact measurements for your specific unit before installation.
Have a different unit in mind and want a general guideline? Email us at [email protected]

Also, when deciding on TV and Fireplace units, take in consideration the size difference! A 60” TV and a 32” fireplace will look off balanced and take away from your beautiful fireplace feature!

Patio season here we come!

With the warm weather fast approaching, we can’t help but to get excited about entertaining friends and family around a warm fire on a cool summer night.

Heat & Glo’s Carolina outdoor fireplace gives your backyard the warmth and relaxation of a vacation in the woods, minus the smell stained clothes, the search for backyard sticks, buying starter wood, or the “joy” of starting a fire on a damp windy night. Your only job? Hit a switch, and hello gorgeous flame!

The Carolina isn’t just your average gas fireplace. Its authentic look and impressive heat makes it look and feel custom-built and natural. Check out all Carolina's features and specifications for yourself at: 

http://www.heatnglo.com/Products/Carolina-Gas-Fireplace.aspx

Once you have fallen in love, call us for a quote and design consultation. We can't wait to hear from you!

Don't just take our word for it!

Take a look at some great reasons why you should add a gas fireplace in your home's next renovation project!

Call us today for a quote and design consultation.

Dust off the Mantel, It's time to Decorate!

With the holiday season approaching, family gatherings and the cold weather setting in, your fireplace and mantel may become a focal point in your home.  It's time to get inspired, get creative and WOW the socks off your guests and family!
 

Starting with an inspiration picture can be the easiest way to get your project started.  There are many creative outlets that can provide traditional, modern or seasonal decorating tips.  Magazines, the Internet and store displays can be a push in the right direction.  Keeping in mind some basic design elements and principles will bring together your very own masterpiece!

Colour

Having a theme picked out for your mantel decor can help determine which colour scheme you will use.  A festive holiday theme can be traditional with reds, greens, silver and gold. Whereas a more modern take on the same theme can be more monochromatic and use a range of tints and shades of one chosen colour.

Consulting a colour wheel to see what colours compliment each other could be a great time saver and tool in any decorating project.

Shape

Try a mix of different shaped and sized objects when decorating your mantel. Incorporating rectangular, circular and squared pieces will add variety and interest.  Using too much or all of one shape will become boring or dull.  Having different heights and widths will help fill the space you are working with and help your eyes move from piece to piece more harmoniously.

Texture

The holiday season brings out the best of texture! Furs, wood, greenery and woven materials can all be used to create interest and style.  If going for a traditional holiday theme, take a walk around your neighbourhood or a wooded area to collect branches, greenery and pine cones.

Space

Your mantel may be deep and you can use background and foreground space easier than if you have a shallow mantel top.  Arrange your decorations strategically to show off special objects.  Group smaller pieces together to replicate and balance out a large piece.  Incorporating visual balance and space will result in an eye-catching design that effortlessly flows together.

Dive in and get creative! Try different placements of objects and mix things up a bit.  If at first it doesn't look the way you hoped, try again! Step back every once in awhile and look at your design from different perspectives - sitting, standing, up close and far away.  Most of all have fun and enjoy your new master piece!