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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
The Fireplace Mantel: How to Make it Chic and Modern
Mantels may be associated with the traditional fireplaces of yesterday, but that doesn’t mean they’ve gone the way of the chimney and the wood-burning fireplace. Indeed, modern fireplaces haven’t killed the mantel; they’ve forced it to evolve. Updated designs and new materials have transformed th…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Why Builders Prefer Ortal: The Most Efficient Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
For more than 30 years Ortal has helped pave the way in modern gas fireplace design and elevate the interior design of countless homes, luxury hotels and spas, upscale restaurants, and other establishments across North America and around the world.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Renovate Your Non-Functional Fireplace with an Eye-Catching, Ultra-Modern Gas Fireplace by Ortal
The fall season is upon us. The leaves are changing. There’s a chill in the air. It’s the perfect time to replace the inoperable fireplace that’s taking up precious wall space, or the outdated unit that long ago lost its luster.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Rebuild or Renovate? 5 Questions to Help You Decide
If you’re considering buying a fixer upper or your existing home needs a serious makeover, deciding whether to remodel or rebuild can be an agonizing decision. Which option—renovating or rebuilding—is more cost-effective is also a hotly debated topic among contractors, architects, and real estate…
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Rethink Fireplace Design with a Modern Floating Hearth
When your ancestors installed a fireplace, they were looking for one thing: heat. When your great-grandparents built theirs, they not only wanted warmth, they also hoped to create a cozy, homelike atmosphere. Over the past few generations, fireplaces have lost none of their age-old appeal. Modern…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Rules Governing Fireplaces in Florida
Why are Ortal’s direct vent gas fireplaces superior? Fewer safety concerns mean fewer regulations and fewer compliance costs. That equals smarter building.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Out with the Old and In with the New, Modern Fireplace
It’s spring. Time to sweep away the dust, clean out the closets and bring out the flowers. For many, it’s also the perfect time to rethink the kitchen or remodel the master bedroom. If you want a spring project that’s more ambitious than wiping down the counters and less intensive than a full hom…
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Ortal’s Innovative Technology Makes It Safe to Mount a TV Above Your Fireplace
Whether to mount a TV over a fireplace continues to be a hotly debated issue by designers.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Push the Limits of Design with Ortal’s Modern Linear Fireplaces
The modern fireplace transcends function. Today, homeowners strive for more than a warm glow. They’re looking for limitless design. They demand cutting-edge efficiency. Featuring elegant contours and superior technology, Ortal’s linear line of contemporary fireplaces offers a triumph of form and …
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Ortal’s Modular Fireplace: The Next Generation of Design
Introducing the Modular Fireplace: More fireplace. Less clutter.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Ortal Modern Fireplace Graces Restaurant at Landmark Ski Hotel in Quebec
Ortal recently partnered with DesignAgency on the installation of a contemporary Ortal fireplace at the Fairmont Tremblant, a landmark ski-in, ski-out hotel in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.
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Apr 22, 2019 · Articles
Ortal Introduces the Lyric Line, Where Luxury Meets Affordability
For over three decades, Ortal has manufactured high-end fireplaces that push the limits of design and technology. Now, we’re proud to unveil the Lyric Line, a series of beautiful modern gas fireplaces designed for consumers who want all the advantages of an Ortal fireplace with even greater value.
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