Customer Comments: Hi Greg, We are looking to replace the front of our fireplace with something more modern. I've attached a few pictures of our current fireplace so you can get an idea. The measurements of the current front are 52 3/4 wide by 34 1/2 tall. The mantle was painted black and we are interested in keeping the red brick around the entire thing. We don't really intend on using this fireplace but wanted to keep the option open.
Our Comments: Because the fireplace itself is not particularly modern in design, I have created quite a few mockups showing doors that are in fact moder as well as others I believe may be considered more transitional or even rustic, but can go with the overall vibe of the room. I see there is a grate heater inside the fireplace. Although all of these doors can be made to sit on top of the heater bar, only some can be burned with the doors closed if wish to use the heater. The bar at the bottom of the heater takes away from the look of most of these doors, so I have eliminated the heater in all but one of the mockups so you can see how it looks with and without it.
Fireplace Opening: 52 3/4" W x 34 1/2" H
Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.
Option #1: Hearth Creations Basic 2 Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #2: Design Specialties Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Grate Heater Kept Inside Fireplace and Heater Bar Underneath The Door.
Steel doors are more substantial than the less expensive aluminum doors. They are heavy duty and rugged and are more customizable because the frames are laser cut.
Option #3: Hearth Creations Mid-Century Modern-1 Fireplace Glass Door with Matte Black Frame, 2" Satin Nickel Doors, Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #4: Hearth Creations Mid-Century Modern-5 Fireplace Glass Door with 5" Wide Matte Black Frame, 4" Satin Nickel Doors, Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #5: Hearth Creations Industrial Age 1 Fireplace Glass Door in Industrial Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #6: Hearth Creations Industrial Age 2 Fireplace Glass Door in Antique Gray with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #7: Hearth Creations Iron Age 4 Fireplace Glass Door with Straps and Rivets in Antique Red with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
These modern fireplace doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans from solid brass that is chrome or nickel plated. The finish is impeccable and shines like fine jewelry. Never needs to be polished, just wiped with a damp cloth. Very refined, very modern, very expenisive.
Option #8: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-MCM Solid Brass Fireplace Door with Mini Crown Molding Trim in Polished Nickel with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #9: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-MCM Solid Brass Fireplace Door with 2" Diameter Split Tube Surround and Layered Keystone in Polished Chrome with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
If you are planning on burning anything in your fireplace, you need to have mesh behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. You can chooe between gate mesh backup doors and sliding mesh curtains. Functionally, gate mesh performs the best as the wire has smaller holes that sparks cannot get through. Aesthetically, mesh curtains may be preferred because they do not have a vertical center frame that obstructs the view of the fire. When you are not using the fire or you want a complete unobstructed view, they do not stick out like gate mesh doors when they are opened.
We are showing these options on a flat steel bifold door with a satin brass overlay and gray glass.
Scale & Finish Disclaimer: Mockups shown on this site are not necessarily to scale and are meant to help you choose the style of your screen or door. The appearance of finishes represented may vary between digital monitors and screens. I do my best to recommend finishes that I believe will blend with your decor and flatter your fireplace. You can view finish options here:
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
Photo #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.
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Photo #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.
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Stone Manufacturing has closed their manufacturing facility permanently. Items featured on this website that are made by Stone Manufacturing are no longer available. If you are interested in any their products, please email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com with subject "Stone Mfg" and I will do my best to help you find a viable alternative.