Our Process
How We Collaborate
Initial Consultation
Initial Consultation
Share your project vision, mood boards, and floor plans. We'll discuss your client's lifestyle, aesthetic preferences, and the architectural context to identify the perfect fireplace solution.
Design Review & Selection
Design Review & Selection
Explore our curated collection together — from linear gas units to custom see-through installations. We provide spec sheets, finish samples, and side-by-side comparisons so you can present options with confidence.
Client Presentation
Client Presentation
Bring your clients to our showroom for a private viewing. Let them see the units in action — the flame, the scale, the finish — so the decision feels effortless.
Installation & Completion
Installation & Completion
Our certified team handles delivery, installation, and final commissioning. We coordinate directly with your contractors to stay on schedule and on spec — so you can focus on the rest of the design.
Project Planning
Gas Fireplace Pre-Installation Checklist
Use this questionnaire to gather the key details we need before specifying and installing a gas fireplace. Completing it upfront helps avoid surprises and keeps your project on schedule.
Project & Structure
- New framing or replacing existing old fireplace?
- On existing wall, bump out or in a corner?
- Type of wall finish material?
- Type of hearth? Raising unit above hearth?
- Type of hearth material?
Venting
- Venting thru wall or thru roof or thru existing chase?
- Type of roof?
TV & Mantel
- Installing a TV above fireplace?
- Need a Cool Wall Single or Dual Vent?
- Are they ok with elevation per manual specs?
- Installing a mantel above fireplace?
2026 Design Trends
What's In & What's Out
Stay ahead of client expectations with the latest in fireplace design. The fireplace is the natural focal point of any room, and today's hearth designs are moving away from purely decorative features toward high-performance, visually stunning centerpieces.
What's In
Modern Inserts & Custom Architecture. Designers and homeowners are overwhelmingly shifting toward Direct Vent Gas Inserts and linear electric models — here's what's driving today's hearth design, featuring the industry's top brands:
High-Efficiency Inserts
Modern gas inserts seal the fireplace into a high-efficiency heater — richer, taller, more robust flames than open burners, with sleek customizable faceplates that instantly modernize dated brick or stone.
DaVinci Custom Fireplaces
The ultimate designer's tool for limitless architecture. Safe Touch Glass™ and zero clearance to combustibles let you bring drywall, wood, or wallpaper right to the edge of the glass for multi-sided, see-through, or massive linear features.
Fireplace Xtrordinair
Transitional elegance for clients who want the authentic, cozy feel of wood without the mess. Massive viewing areas and award-winning burner technology bridge classic comfort and modern efficiency.
Kozy Heat
The go-to for smart, custom retrofits. High-efficiency gas inserts with incredible heat output and a wide variety of customizable fronts that completely update dated masonry.
Osseo Electric (by Kozy Heat)
Vent-free versatility. Hyper-realistic flame patterns and sleek linear profiles add a stunning fire feature to bedrooms, high-rise condos, or interior partition walls — zero venting required.
What's Out
The standard quick-fix approaches that no longer match the performance or aesthetic of a modern hearth:
Open Gas Logs & Outdated Masonry
For years, dropping a set of gas logs and an open burner into existing masonry was the standard quick fix. That trend is officially out — open gas logs send the majority of their heat straight up the chimney, creating drafty rooms, and traditional masonry often feels bulky and dated in modern floor plans.
Trade Program
Why Designers Choose Us
Dedicated Design Consultant
A single point of contact who understands your aesthetic vision and project requirements.
Exclusive Showroom Appointments
Private showroom visits for you and your clients — no crowds, no distractions.
Spec Sheet & CAD Access
Detailed specifications and dimensional drawings for seamless integration into your plans.
Project Coordination
We coordinate with contractors and builders to ensure flawless installation on your timeline.