When the heat's on

For centuries, the hearth was the center of the home not just the place where the family gathered to keep warm, but also the place where the food was cooked. With the introduction of modern technology, convenience became a priority and the cozy warmth of a fire in the kitchen was lost.

Now you can have the best of both worlds. Travis Industries has Fireplace Xtrordinair fireplaces to suit every room of the house, including the kitchen. And with the trend towards open-plan kitchens that are part of a larger family living area, the warmth and coziness provided by a fire can be a particularly welcome addition to your home.

The Fireplace Xtrordinair collection consists of a great variety of gas fireplaces and gas burning fireplace inserts, and is designed to complement all architectural styles from traditional to modern. The fireplaces come in a variety of sizes, and include compact gas models designed for small kitchens or intimate spaces, such as bathrooms.

Bed and Breakfast fireplaces can be installed in corners or on flat walls and offer a choice of interior styles: Antique Brick Beehive, Tumbled Travertine Stone and Classic Shell interior. A choice of six exterior finishes includes hand-rubbed Antique Gold, 24ct Yellow Gold, Brushed Nickel and handcrafted Wrought Iron.

Bed and Breakfast vertical fireplaces burn natural gas or LPG and are vented directly to the outdoors, either horizontally or vertically.

Each fireplace features an ember fire burner with hand-carved logs, which are almost indistinguishable from real wood.

For further details, contact Travis Industries, the manufacturer of Fireplace Xtrordinair fireplaces, 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo WA 98275, phone 800 654 1177, fax (425) 609 2781. Website: www.travistrends.com.

Story by: Trendsideas