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Which Ortal Fireplace Best Suits Your Client’s Personality? [QUIZ]
on April 2, 2020 | By ortalheat | Modern fireplace design, Ortal fireplaces, Home Design
Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all fireplaces. Now, Ortal makes modern gas fireplaces to suit every personality. These days, you can personalize a fireplace to satisfy your client’s aesthetic sensibilities. Take the quiz below to see which Ortal fireplace best suits your client’s personality and explore Ortal's entire line of modern fireplace collections.
on January 6, 2020 | By ortalheat | Cool wall technology, Gas fireplaces, Modern gas fireplace designs, Home Design, Commercial Design
on December 30, 2019 | By ortalheat | Cool wall technology, Gas fireplaces, Modern gas fireplace designs, Home Design, Commercial Design
Designers: Your Clients are Looking for these Luxury Home Interior Features
on October 21, 2019 | By ortalheat | Design inspiration, interior design, Home Design
Whether you are designing a grand country house, an elegant suburban home, or a sophisticated condo in the city, your clients want certain luxury home interior features. Even if they don’t express it, they want people to walk into their homes and be impressed with their tasteful choices. They also want to be surrounded with fixtures and features that provide convenience and comfort, without compromising on style.
How the ADA Impacts Interior Designers: Challenges and Opportunities
on September 17, 2019 | By ortalheat | Home Design, Architecture
It’s hard to imagine a time when there were almost no accommodations for people with disabilities—in public spaces, homes, or transportation. Yet, many disabled people can still vividly remember the challenges of trying to get around and work in a world designed exclusively for the able-bodied people.
Three Fireplaces, One Luxurious Mountain Home
on July 9, 2019 | By Ortal USA | Fireplace design, Indoor fireplaces, Indoor/Outdoor Fireplace, Modern gas fireplaces, Ortal fireplaces, Tunnel fireplaces, Home Design
Compliance Checklist: Fireplace Codes and Other Resources for Builders
on June 24, 2019 | By Ortal USA | Fireplace building code, Home Design
Fireplaces add beauty and comfort to a room, but they don’t come without safety concerns. Fortunately, a fireplace that is designed to meet building codes, installed to the manufacturer’s specifications, and properly maintained can provide a lifetime of safe heat and light. The responsibility lies with both designers and builders to ensure that any fireplace that’s installed follows these codes.
Although every jurisdiction is a little different and it’s always a smart idea to check local codes, these are some good starting points for understanding the regulatory requirements around fireplaces.
How to Determine the Best-Fit Fireplace for Your Floor Plan
on June 18, 2019 | By Ortal USA | Modern fireplace design, Home Design, Architecture
Unlike traditional fireplaces, which have certain design limitations, modern fireplaces allow you to work with a broad range of floor plans. Whether a client wants the fireplace to be a focal point of the room, an accent feature that blends in when not in use, or a functional feature that provides heat, where it fits in the floor plan matters.
Steps to Selecting a Luxury Fireplace for Your Next Design Project
on June 12, 2019 | By Ortal USA | Modern gas fireplace designs, Modern gas fireplaces, Home Design, Architecture
As a focal point of any room, a luxury fireplace should be selected with care. Anything that doesn’t seamlessly blend with the space, in terms of both quality and design, will stand out, and not in a good way. By working closely with clients and manufacturers, you have the ability to select the luxury fireplaces that meet all of your clients’ needs. On the plus side, there are plenty of luxury fireplace options available—more than ever before. However, not all of them are created equally.
on June 5, 2019 | By Ortal USA | Modern gas fireplace designs, Modern gas fireplaces, Home Design