Trends & Transformations

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The Fireplace is the Heart of the Home Decorating for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s

Transform your fireplace into a festive centerpiece this holiday season with decorating ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

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The Heart of the Holidays

Make your home the heart of the holidays with a Heat & Glo fireplace. Enjoy warmth, style, and cherished moments with family and friends this season.

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Transform Your Home with the Escape: Heat & Glo’s Partnership with Heather Ison

Join Heather Ison as she transforms her traditional wood-burning fireplace into a stunning centerpiece with Heat & Glo’s Escape gas insert. Discover the perfect blend of style, warmth, and efficiency for your home.

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Military Makeover: A Heartwarming Partnership for Veterans

See how Heat & Glo collaborated with Military Makeover to bring warmth and style to a veteran's home with their innovative Inception fireplace. 

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Breaking 5 Fireplace Myths with Trending Today

We teamed up with “Trending Today” to break five common misconceptions about fireplaces in today’s market. 

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6 Fireplace TV Wall Looks We Love

Explore six unique fireplace TV wall designs that bring together warmth, style, and functionality for a cozy and elegant living space. 

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How to Choose the Perfect Electric Fireplace for Your Home

Get inspired with this DIY install of our most realistic electric fireplace by architect Christine Nickerson.

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Elevate Your Living Space with Heat N Glo Fireplaces and Samsung Frame TV

Transform your living space with the perfect blend of warmth and modern design. Discover how Heat & Glo fireplaces and Samsung Frame TV elevate your home’s aesthetic. 

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Ready to Transform Your Space?

Make your fireplace dreams a reality. Get started with help from a local authorized Heat & Glo dealer.

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Go Modern with a Gas Linear Fireplace

Upgrade your home with a sleek, modern Heat & Glo gas linear fireplace. Enjoy real flames, easy control, and stunning designs that enhance any room's aesthetic.

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The Modern Mantel

Find fresh ideas for a floating fireplace shelf, from selecting the perfect mantel material to styling its finishing touches.

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Fireplace Wall Ideas with TV

Discover how to safely mount a TV above your fireplace using advanced heat management solutions. Create a stylish and functional focal point in your living room. 

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Outdoor Fireplaces That Stole the Show on HGTV's "Rock the Block"

 Explore the captivating outdoor fireplaces from HGTV's "Rock the Block." See how each team uniquely transformed their spaces, inspiring your next backyard makeover. 

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John Malecki’s DIY Bedroom Fireplace and TV Wall

Explore how DIYer John Malecki transformed a bedroom with a stunning DIY fireplace. Learn tips and tricks to create your own cozy and stylish centerpiece. 

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Electric Fireplaces: Transforming Rooms You Never Thought Possible

Find out how an unconventional electric fireplace setup on HGTV's Rock the Block showcases their flexible design possibilities.

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21 Fireplace Accent Wall Ideas

Design a wall that’s straight fire with a gas linear fireplace.

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Primary Bedroom Fireplaces on HGTV’s Rock the Block

Discover the latest in-home design on HGTV's Rock the Block, featuring sleek fireplace additions and luxurious primary bedroom makeovers that redefine modern living.

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Fireplace Design Tips from HGTV's Rock the Block

Dive into the stylish world of HGTV's Rock the Block. From organic modern to tropical retreats, discover how top designers transform living spaces with innovative fireplace designs. Unlock fresh decorating ideas and practical tips to elevate your home.

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Dark Blue Fireplace In The Bedroom? Yes, Please!

See how designer Emily Henderson combined a cozy aesthetic with a modern gas fireplace in this bedroom reveal. 

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Trend Watch: Open Fireplaces

Trendy or trend-proof? Cozy up to an open, glass-free fireplace and learn why its unique combination of past and present style makes it one of the smartest renovations to your home.

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Steps to Plan Your Fireplace Makeover with a Gas Insert

Embark on a fireplace makeover journey with our guide to gas inserts. Discover the convenience, safety, and added value, transforming your space into a stylish haven.

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Can an Electric Fireplace Warm a Room?

Electric fireplaces offer more than just a cozy glow! Discover their true heating capabilities.

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The Inception Fireplace: Redefining Realism in Electric Fireplaces

Inception Electric Fireplace: Immerse yourself in the ambiance of a genuine fire encounter as flickering flames dance and LED embers glow, all brought to life by our innovative Digital Spark Technology.

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Get Inspired: Fireplace Design Trends from HGTV's Rock the Block

Fuel your home décor inspiration! Discover a range of fireplace design trends, from sleek modern to timeless traditional.

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How to Choose the Perfect Electric Fireplace

Inception Electric Fireplace: Flickering flames and glowing LED embers create an authentic fire experience.

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Best Outdoor Fireplace Ideas from HGTV’s Rock the Block

Unleash the potential of your outdoor space with these fireplace ideas from HGTV home designers.

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Trend Watch: Tile Fireplace Surrounds

Give your fireplace surround a major makeover with tile. From warm and inviting colors to mix-and-match patterns, the possibilities are endless. 

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6 Fireplace DIYs to Avoid at All Costs (And What You Should Do Instead) 

You can jazz up a non-functioning fireplace with books, candles or tchotchkes—or you could enjoy a warm, inviting fire instead.

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6 Electric Fireplace DIYs You’ll Want to Recreate ASAP

Discover how to give your space the ultimate glow up.

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SimpliFire x Hunker House Living Room Reveal

Hunker’s design team shows how our Allusion Platinum electric fireplace added warmth to their great room with an accessible DIY and modern touches.

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Fireplace by Design Style

Our industrial designers match their suggested best fits to get the look you want in 10 popular interior design styles.

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America's Top Hygge Cities

The best places to curl up in front of the fireplace and embrace the Danish lifestyle trend.

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Outdoor Kitchen and Patio Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space

Dreaming of on outdoor escape? These five upgrades are the ticket to creating a relaxing destination in your very own backyard.

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The Great Fireplace Debate: Traditional or Contemporary

The styles are at opposite ends of the spectrum—traditional and contemporary. Let us help you decide what's right for your home. 

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7 Indoor Outdoor Rooms We'd Love to Live in This Spring

Merging indoor and outdoor spaces allows you to extend your living space beyond the typical boundaries.

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7 Inspirational Living Room Layout Ideas

Winning combinations of living room design and how a fireplace factors in.

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How to Get the Modern Farmhouse Living Room Look

See how one interior designer makes her client’s modern farmhouse dreams come true, putting fireplaces center stage in living rooms of every size.

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9 Stylish Planking and Fireplace Combinations We Love

8 ways to warm up to wooden fireplace surrounds.

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Expert Advice For Setting Up a Functional Work From Home Space

Two commercial interior designers share their top tips for achieving a calming work environment at home (no cubicle required). 

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Trend Watch: Soft Lines

How curves and soft lines can bring beauty, style and comfort to your home décor.

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Outdoor Fire Pit vs. Outdoor Fireplace

Extend your outdoor season with a fire pit or outdoor fireplace.

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The Fireplace That Will Change the Way You Live Outdoors

The Courtyard outdoor gas fireplace is the perfect blend of artistry and function, and easy to enjoy at the flip of a switch.

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5 Reasons The Phoenix Will Change Your Mind About Gas Fireplaces

Enjoy an open hearth and unobstructed views with the simplicity of gas.

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Cosmo, the Fireplace for Every Room

Clean-lined, contemporary and beautiful, this modern linear gas fireplace fits in everywhere.

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TV or Fireplace? Both Please! 

TVs and fireplaces share the most attention-getting spots in the home. Thanks to heat management technology, they can be installed in the same place.

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Behind The Fire Q&A: Tim Johnson

What’s a top design trend for the year ahead? Are fireplaces keeping pace? Read the latest from Heat & Glo’s in-house design pro, Tim Johnson.

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Trend Watch: Wood Storage & Gas Fireplaces

Inspiration for turning a pile of logs into a chic and organic element of your home’s décor.

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How To Hygge Your Outdoor Space

Adopting some of the hygge principles can help create welcoming spaces in your home, deck or yard, using your fireplace as a centerpiece.

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Create Your Perfect Space With Designer Gas Fireplaces

Now more than ever, fireplaces are eye-catching focal points that set the design tone.

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Amazing Fireplace Transformations Before and After

Let these designer favorite “before and after” transformations be your inspiration.

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The Electric Advantage

Gone are the days of cheesy-looking flames. Electric fireplaces can be a great option for your home, with captivating looks and warmth.

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Is a Linear Fireplace for You?

Whether you're building a new home or planning a remodel, it can sometimes be hard to decide if your design would benefit from the addition of a linear gas fireplace. Before choosing this style, ask yourself these questions. 

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The Best of Both Worlds: Check Out Indoor Outdoor Fireplaces

It’s possible to enjoy a single fireplace both inside and outside your home! 

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Create Your Own Outdoor Oasis

Extend the comforts of your home with a welcoming and warm outdoor space.