Architectural and Technological Innovation at Its Best

Partition walls are great space dividers, but they’re also challenging from an interior design perspective. They jut partway into a room, taking away the potential for clean, modern design. Without some form of decoration or embellishment, they suffer from a sense of incompleteness, as if something had been left unfinished or unsaid.

So, how do you complete the picture? From painting the entire wall in a bold accent color to installing a fireplace, there are many ways to transcend the mundane and turn a plain dividing wall into a beautiful statement.

Of all the possibilities, the Peninsula Fireplace remains one of most creative, elegant, and practical solutions to the “divider” problem, particularly if you take advantage of our advanced Cool Wall Technology to place a TV or a piece of artwork above the fireplace without risking damage.

Our Most Intriguing Fireplace

Why are our Peninsula and See-Through Fireplaces so intriguing? Perhaps it’s the transparent glass that draws the eye and lets you see through to the next room while maintaining a view of the flame. Perhaps it’s the asymmetrical placement (both vertically and horizontally) that creates interest.

Or perhaps it’s the flame dancing in a straight line that stretches nearly the entire length of the linear firebox. Perhaps it’s because you could stare at it for hours, lost in its beauty and marveling at the state-of-the-art technology that makes it possible.

With its sleek design and a large glass viewing area that’s visible from three sides, the Peninsula is more than a fireplace; it’s a stunning architectural element and the heart of the home.

Instead of merely taking up space, it fills a space, creating depth and emanating beauty. It fits snugly inside a dividing wall, transforming it from a solid barrier into a living, breathing work of art—not to mention, a functional fireplace that warms a room.

Versatile Design

When it comes to placement, the options are nearly limitless. You can install a Peninsula fireplace between the kitchen and the dining room so everyone can enjoy the flame, whether they’re cooking or eating.

You could also install it between the entryway and the living room, the hallway and the main room, or even a master bathroom and a master bedroom. Double-sided fireplaces like our Peninsula model have even become increasingly common in hotel lobbies and upscale restaurants where they welcome guests with their unique, modern charm.

Wherever it goes, this linear gas fireplace reflects the best of modern design while still holding on to that timeless quality that defines true elegance.

Accessible Luxury

Lyric brings luxury within reach. Our Peninsula Fireplace is one of six product lines that combines elegant styling with advanced technology and value-engineered manufacturing. With the right model and a great vision, you can push the limits of modern design and overcome nearly any architectural challenge.

Want more inspiration? Take a look at our other fireplace models. Not yet convinced that you should install a modern gas fireplace in your home or business? Learn more about Lyric’s many advantages and discover why it’s the best fit for almost any space.

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Beauty

When a client looks at a fireplace, the first thing considered is its aesthetic appeal. How does it look? Does it complement the design of the home? Does it reflect the client’s own sense of style?

For architects and builders, it’s a matter of finding the perfect fit—that one fireplace which will enhance the unique charm of a particular space. Since they deal with nearly every architectural and interior design style, from traditional log homes in the remote mountains to ultra-modern Scandi lofts in the heart of the city, they need a large selection from which to choose.

That’s why Ortal offers over 80 standard models with over 30 different interior media options and a variety of sizes.

Characterized by clean, frameless design and exquisite proportions, our modern fireplaces are renowned for their sense of beauty. Even our traditional fireplaces, with their classic mantels and hearths, feature a modern emphasis on crisp lines and refined beauty.

Creativity

Ortal has always led the way when it comes to innovative fireplace design. We were one of the first fireplace manufacturers to equip our multi-sided fireplaces with glass-on-glass corners instead of metal corners that interrupted the design and blocked the view of the flame.

Our desire for perfection extends to our interior media solutions. Not only do we offer dozens of materials, from Aspen Logs to Royal Cobalt Glass, these media options can be mixed together for limitless design options.

To this day, we continue to revolutionize fireplace design. Now you can add recessed lighting for greater depth and nuance, or pick from a variety of beautiful facing materials. In other words, we give you more choices, so you have greater creative control over your next project.

Ortal 130 LS Fireplace

Efficiency

These days, homeowners are as concerned about efficiency and ease as they are about beauty. They no longer tolerate the soot, smoke, ash, pollution, and exorbitant gas bills of older, less efficient fireplace options. They want fireplaces that are clean, easy to use, eco-friendly, and energy efficient.

Not only do Ortal fireplaces rely on direct-vent technology, which prevents heat loss by sealing the firebox off from the room, but our unique burner design also ensures the cleanest possible use of gas, combining optimal warmth and heating savings. In fact, Ortal fireplaces are some of the most energy-efficient models in the industry. Check out our CSA Energy Efficiency Listing to learn more!

Clarity

Architectural projects require communication, collaboration, and information. That’s why Ortal works closely with fireplace installers and dealers across the country and provides architects and builders with start-to-finish project support. That includes full specs, installation manuals, how-to videos, customer support, and more. Contact us to find your local fireplace installers and Ortal dealers to install a beautiful, modern, and efficient fireplace in your next space!

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Free Yourself from Constraints

A fireplace in the middle of the hallway? In a bedroom? Inside a studio apartment? Years ago, such feats might have been impossible, but, with modern technology, it’s as easy as installing a Power Vent. Capable of circulating air up to a distance of 90 feet, Lyric’s powerful system increases your venting range by 50 feet. With three times the number of bends, you can free yourself from the most common and restrictive design constraints.

Realize Your Vision

We work hard to break down design barriers so clients can create the interiors of their dreams. As part of our commitment to versatile design, we created a line of fireplaces that was slimmer and shallower than anything we had previously built. The goal? To open up a world of design possibilities. Now, with a Lyric fireplace, you can install a beautiful modern fireplace nearly anywhere.

Free Up Space

Ortal’s Cool Wall Technology has helped revolutionize fireplace design, and we’re proud to include it as a feature on our Lyric models. When cool air circulates between the fireplace and the wall, the surface remains at a safe temperature. As a result, you can place delicate materials (i.e., canvas paintings or wood sculptures) on or near the fireplace. You can also hang a television directly above the fireplace if you want both beauty and entertainment in one glance.

Stay Safe and Secure

Every Lyric fireplace comes with a safety screen barrier as a standard feature. We designed this pre-fitted, micromesh screen to be as unobtrusive as possible, while still offering the same level of protection. Safety barriers are particularly important in homes with children. They ensure that wandering hands don’t get severely burned when trying to touch the glass.

Embrace the Options

When you buy a Lyric fireplace, you can choose between six different models:

• Front Facing Fireplace: A simple, timeless design and sharp, clean lines make our Front Facing Fireplace an instant classic.
• Stand Alone Fireplace: Our most unique fireplace, our take on the wall-mounted fireplace conjures up images of the past while offering all the conveniences of a modern gas fireplace. Charming and easy to install, it’s perfect for those who want a fireplace with a little character.
• See Through Fireplace: This Double Sided Fireplace is our most modern, most innovative model yet. Offering a view of the flame on both sides of a wall, this fireplace catches the eye and warms the heart.
• Traditional Fireplaces: Go back to the days before smartphones replaced conversation and fireplaces were the centers of the home. Combining modern direct vent technology with classic design, our Traditional model is our coziest, homiest fireplace.
• Corner Fireplace: Why waste space when you can fill even the nooks, crannies, and crevices with stunning beauty? Our most unexpected model, the Corner Fireplace is visible from the front and the side of a wall.

• Peninsula Fireplace: Combining the transparent beauty of a See Through Fireplace with the unexpected allure of a Corner Fireplace, the Peninsula model both stuns and delights.
• Three Sided Fireplace: Offering a panoramic view of the flame, the Three Sided fireplace transforms an entire room. Our most exquisite model, this fireplace is a favorite all over the world.

Luxury for Everyone

Ortal has been at the forefront of fireplace design for years. So, why did we launch another line of direct vent fireplaces? Because we wanted more people to enjoy the beauty and efficiency of our models. In order to put luxury within reach of everyone, we value-engineer each fireplace to achieve the perfect balance between quality and accessibility. Take a look at our catalog to learn more.

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Minimalism versus maximalism. They’re like two fighters competing for the heavyweight title. When one wins, the other loses. After decades of simple, clean lines, the pendulum has swung again. Minimalism has fallen out of favor. Maximalist design is now the style of the day.

That’s great news for those with a taste for busy patterns, exciting textures, vibrant colors, intricate details, and eclectic décor—but does that mean the linear fireplace has gone the way of the bare white wall?

Not at all. To the contrary, modern, sleek fireplaces have surged in popularity. You can credit timeless design as well as an endless array of customization options. Yet how do you pull it off? How do you pair a linear gas fireplace with a busier design aesthetic? Try the following tips.

Combine Materials

Think blue walls paired with red chairs, striped yellow pillows, and a brick fireplace surround. Or how about a fireplace set in gray marble, accompanied by gold chandeliers, faux alligator skin chairs, faux fur blankets, and multicolored area rugs? When it comes to fireplace surrounds, you have plenty of other delicious options—painted tiles; terracotta tiles; brick; stones in different sizes, shapes, and colors.

Hang Artwork

In days gone by, if you installed a fireplace, you lost an entire wall. Between the firebox, the surround, the chimney, and the safety clearance zone, there was no room for anything else. Now, with Cool Wall Technology, you can hang artwork above and around the fireplace. That way, you don’t lose a square inch of decorating space. Hang up paintings, photographs, dangling objects galore—a great way to realize a maximalist’s dream with a minimalist fireplace.

Install a Ledge

Maximalists are collectors, and they tend to be more varied in their tastes than their more restrained counterparts. They love to display antiques, mementos, artwork, flea market finds, and any other interesting curiosity they can lay their hands on—harmony be damned. Where better to stick those sundry artifacts than on a great big ledge that supports a three-sided fireplace or juts out from a corner fireplace?

Or a Bookshelf

For some, a fireplace and bookshelf combo might seem overwrought or cluttered. A maximalist sees nothing but opportunity in all that extra display space. While a minimalist might be stingy when it comes to books or décor, preferring a sparse arrangement, a maximalist will go all-out. Maybe that means lining the shelves with wall-to-wall books, or perhaps it means creating a smorgasbord of valuables and knickknacks.

Consider a Curved or Free-Standing Fireplace

Maximalist designers pride themselves on having no rules and no taboos. They live for the joy of finding interesting objects and decorating to their heart’s content. That being the case, there’s no reason not to embrace a free-standing or curved fireplace. Although usually confined to kitchens and breakfast nooks, these charmers can fit right at home in a maximalist’s living room or dining area. Why not?

Want to soak up more inspiration? Flip through our catalog to explore the possibilities, from see-through fireplaces to Stand Alone fireplaces.

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Maintain It

If you have one of Lyric’s direct vent gas fireplaces, you won’t need to go through the hassle of sweeping the chimney, clearing out the ash, or removing the soot, but you still need an annual check to ensure that your fireplace stays flame-ready and lasts through the years. Early autumn is a good time to schedule maintenance, but professionals can get busy during peak season, so you may want to switch your yearly inspection to spring.

Upgrade It

If you’re still saddled with an old wood-burning fireplace, this spring might be the time to upgrade to a cleaner, more efficient, more stylish model. With direct vent technology, linear gas fireplaces not only give you less mess and better performance, but also more beauty, more options, and greater safety. From Power Vents to Safety Screen Barriers, from colored glass media to Cool Wall technology, from free-standing fireplaces to see-through fireplaces, today’s models have enough advantages to justify the cost of an upgrade.

Install It

Fireplaces can elevate any living room, but nothing says they have to stay there. Nowadays, you can find gas fireplaces in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and even hallways. With months to spare before the next cold snap, you have plenty of time to select the perfect model, sort through your options, and install a brand-new fireplace before it becomes an absolute necessity.

Decorate It

A little décor can go a long way toward improving the look of your fireplace, and there as many ways to do it as there are fireplace owners. You could add a holding space for decorative logs, install bookshelves along the wall, invest in some pottery for the ledge, or even place a simple wicker basket beneath or beside the fireplace. With Lyric’s Cool Wall Technology, you can hang paintings, photographs, mirrors, and electronics above the fireplace without fretting about heat damage.

Light It

Who says you can only light a fireplace in fall or winter? A flickering flame is as beautiful on a spring evening as it is on a winter evening. And the days may be getting lovelier with each passing week, but, when the sun goes down in spring, the temperature still drops. Keep the fireplace lit throughout April and even May to keep your home nice and cozy on colder evenings.

Lyric designs only the most efficient, most beautiful, most accessible ventless fireplaces. Browse our collection to find them and install the perfect fireplace before winter returns to drive away the sun.

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The Front-Facing Fireplace

Silence often says more than words. Simplicity trumps intricacy. Clarity triumphs over noise. That’s as true in the world of architecture and design as it is in writing or painting or sculpture.

The simplest and most traditional of Lyric’s models, the front-facing fireplace features sleek lines, classic proportions, and an elongated design that fills a space—modern elegance at its finest.

Rather than blending into the background, a no-frills fireplace makes a bold statement. In the absence of ornate mantles and hearths, the flame itself becomes the center of attention. No embellishments necessary.

The Three-Sided Fireplace

The three-sided fireplace turns minimalism on its head. Glass encloses the flame on three sides, adding depth and creating a panorama of stunning beauty. The result? Simple yet stunning. Clean yet dynamic. Classic yet unconventional.

The best part is that the three-sided model is versatile enough to complement any aesthetic. Do you embrace contrast? Do you love contradiction? Go ahead and combine the modern sophistication of a three-sided fireplace with a more traditional interior design style—hardwood floors, cottage kitchens, stucco walls, antique décor.

The Corner Fireplace

Corner fireplaces surprise with their incompleteness while delighting with their grace. People go for corner models when they want to break up the symmetry and monotony of a room or when they want to place a fireplace in an unconventional location, such as in a corner nook or at the edge of a dividing wall.

The sparseness of the fireplace means you can play with the décor to your heart’s content. From stacked logs and wicker baskets to HD TVs and mid-century modern chairs, the options are nearly limitless.

The Free-Standing Fireplace

Who says a minimalist fireplace has to be flat? Who says it must be surrounded by a bare white wall? The Free-Standing Fireplace, with its black frame and vintage look, is a testament to the flexibility of minimalist design.

With its simple lines and elegant curves, the Free-Standing model is as austere as any front-facing fireplace, but, instead of disappearing into the wall, it juts out into the room. Not only does that make for an easier installation, it also adds an unmistakably modern charm to any space.

Creativity You Can Embrace

A frameless fireplace encircled by a stark tableau? A modern fireplace in a traditional cottage? A minimalist masterpiece surrounded by maximalist décor? Why not? Just because you have a minimalist fireplace doesn’t mean you have to have a minimalist home. Because of their simplicity, modern fireplaces fit well with almost any interior design scheme, from shabby chic to Hollywood glam.

Whether you want to create contrast or harmony, Lyric can help. Browse through our catalog to get inspired and learn more.

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While geography and climate often dictate which architectural and design features are appropriate for any given home, one element is universally loved—from the sun-soaked deserts of the Southwest to the blustery New England coast. We’re talking about the fireplace, an integral feature of any home.

The Fireplace Has Evolved

Historically, fireplace design and construction have been relatively simple, limited to front-facing masonry hearths and standalone cast-iron stoves. Today, the hearth has evolved. Well-designed modern gas fireplaces are a beautiful marriage of tradition and innovation.

Lyric’s contemporary fireplaces illustrate how designers and engineers have worked together to reimagine the hearth. Here are 5 styles by Lyric that shatter the standard image of the fireplace.

Peninsula

With a fully three-dimensional view and see-through construction, the peninsula fireplace is a design marvel. It can be enclosed in a column or partial wall to create two distinct spaces within a larger room—such as a dining room and living room. It achieves this effect without restricting movement, and its three-dimensional view creates a visual focal point for both spaces.

See-Through

A real showstopper, Lyric’s see-through fireplace seamlessly divides a room while providing a peek-a-boo view into the adjoining space. See-through models are ideal for placement inside a column or partial dividing wall, helping builders, architects, and designers maximize use of space.

Corner

Lyric’s corner gas fireplaces are unmatched in terms of versatility. Available in left-side and right-side models, our corner fireplace models can be tucked into a small corner or nestled between two walls to transform an ordinary corner into a functional, eye-catching design element.

Three-Sided

Lyric’s three-sided construction means more ways to view the flame and more ways to arrange seating around the fireplace. Watch the fire from front, left, or right with panoramic viewing. And, with its sleek glass enclosure and minimal framing, the flames appear to dance in mid-air.

Standalone

Another versatile option, Lyric’s wall-mounted standalone units can be placed virtually anywhere—from a cozy cabin bedroom to an expansive living area, as long as there are adequate accommodations for ventilation (not to worry with Lyric’s power vent system, which can circulate air up to 90 feet from the fireplace).

Lyric: Versatile, Innovative, Affordable.

Lyric fireplaces transform an ordinary room into a conversation starter. All Lyric fireplaces come standard with safety screen barriers—pre-fitted micromesh screens that provide additional safety from high temperatures without compromising the view of the fire. And, with cool wall and power vent technology, Lyric fireplaces are engineered for safety, versatility, and exceptional functionality.

Learn more about Lyric’s advantages and browse our catalog of fireplace styles for your next project.

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