Artistic heat source

One of the things we are really missing in our house is a fireplace. Not so much for the heat, but for the ambiance a fireplace brings to a space. I found a really neat new idea in the realm of home fireplaces and fire pits called fire glass.

It is essentially the use of pieces of glass instead of logs in gas fireplaces and outdoor fire pits. Check out the gallery at their website for some very unique ideas for traditional gas fireplaces, and for some totally outrageous ideas for artistic outdoor fire tables. The different colors of glass are used to create an image that the fire permeates through, creating a centerpiece like no other.