Outdoor Fireplace and Living Design wins Award in SPARK Annual Design Competition
Outdoor Fireplace, Kitchen & Living Area is a Winner
Bonick Landscaping’s design of an outdoor fireplace as part of an outdoor kitchen and living area, created for a home in Plano, Texas, has been chosen as a merit award winner in the SPARK Modern Fires Design Competition. The design includes a Fire Ribbon 4-foot, vent-free outdoor fireplace.
Vent-Free Indoor and Outdoor Fireplaces
Although many people don’t realize it, vent-free appliances have been sold in the USA since the 1960s. Vent-free fireplaces were first introduced to the U.S. market in 1980. The design of these fireplaces have come a long way since then. Vent-free fireplaces now represent the fastest-growing segment of the fireplace industry due to their beauty, efficiency, versatility, and ease of use. Vent-free fires produce a hot flame, resulting in 80 to 95% efficiency, yet are also have an excellent safety record, particularly when installed outside.
As the name implies, vent-free fireplaces require no chimney, flue or hearth, providing exceptional freedom in placement and installation. It should be noted, however, that an inconspicuous air vent is required even for vent-free fireplaces. There are different techniques to conceal an air path underneath the surround, if desired. SPARK vent-free fires run on propane or natural gas, include an electronic ignition and a programmable thermostatic remote control. A millivolt universal remote can also be used.
We love the versatility and the minimalist look that pares the fire down to the essence of the flame itself, replacing logs with “firescapes” that can include firebeads, crystals, natural river pebbles, or other materials as a base. Whether used indoors or out, these modern Spark Fire Ribbon fireplaces easily become the focal point of any space they are in and properly designed and installed, are a work of art in and of themselves.
Other Outdoor Fireplace Options
The design of any outdoor fireplace or fire pit needs to reflect the architecture of your home and use materials that coordinate or match other materials in your outdoor space such as brick, stone, marble, tile, etc. Bonick Landscaping takes into account your lifestyle and design preferences, whether they are modern, traditional or somewhere in between. The choices today can be overwhelming, but we can walk you through the pros and cons of various systems and your many design options to create the outdoor fire feature that’s right for you.
For over 30 years, Bonick Landscaping has served Dallas area clients with the highest standards looking for out-of-the-ordinary luxury landscape design and pools by offering the best in service, workmanship, and plantings. Services include hardscape and landscape design, pool designs, pool construction and installation, lawn care services and garden maintenance (overall estate management), pool maintenance, and more. For discerning clients in Dallas who want to express their own distinctive style through their landscaping, Bonick Landscaping can help you realize your dream. Call us at 972-243-9673 or visit our website at www.bonicklandscaping.com.