Fire Wall
The direct-vent Fire Ribbon fireplace features a single strip of gas-fueled flame behind a fixed glass panel. Constructed of steel, the Fire Ribbon comes with a satin black or stainless steel interior. The fireplace has a 45-inch-wide, 35-inch-tall opening. Spark Modern Fires. 866.938.3846. www.sparkfires.com.
The Everest direct-vent gas fireplace is taller than it is wide, offering a different perspective on its refractory, campfire-stacked log set, and flames. The fireplace is available with the Atlas cast stone surround. Heat & Glo. 888.427.3973. www.heatnglo.com.
Masonry Lite
The modular Isokern B-Vent gas fireplace is constructed from lightweight, insulating pumice stone. The vented fireplace features interlocking blocks. Earthcore Industries. 800.642.2920. www.isokern.net.
The Kuru fireplace, constructed from soapstone blocks, features horizontal “Rigata” grooves around the firebox. It can be used as a room divider, with built-in shelves placed to the left or right of the firebox. Tulikivi. 800.843.3473. www.tulikivi.com.
The Elite series direct-vent gas fireplace features a louver-less design and a new flame technology the maker says is more natural looking. The Secure Vent system eases installation. Lennox Hearth Products. 800.953.6669. www.lennoxhearth products.com.
