Here is a very interesting guest post by Emily Micucci about Fire Glass. This is an intriguing way to add some magic to your garden or terrace and add some alternative lighting:
In my opinion, the best way to furnish a gas fire pit or table is not with faux logs or lava, but with decorative fire glass. Smooth fire glass beads, designed to withstand white hot temperatures, electrify the scene in your outdoor living space. You’ll introduce a vibrant pop of color, or an iridescent pool of crystals, depending on the hue you choose.
Fire Glass
In my opinion, the best way to furnish a gas fire pit or table is not with faux logs or lava, but with decorative fire glass. Smooth fire glass beads, designed to withstand white hot temperatures, electrify the scene in your outdoor living space. You’ll introduce a vibrant pop of color, or an iridescent pool of crystals, depending on the hue you choose.
Assuming you already have a fire feature to fill with fire
glass, you can get right to the fun stuff. Choose a fire glass retailer that
offers advice on how much you’ll need, as well as detailed product information.
Often, fire glass retailers will give you criteria for calculating exactly how
much glass you’ll need, based on the size of your fire pit or fire place. This
is ideal, since you don’t want to order more than you need.
Next, make sure you choose a color that will have the most
impact on the setting. Here is a beautiful example from Houzz.com. The cobalt
blue is so striking.
For a coastal retreat, I prefer a more pastel look—something
that emulates the color of water.
Of course, you can always take the neutral route. White,
silver or gold create a glowing ambiance perfect for virtually any setting. I
love the sparkling gold set-up shown in this photo, courtesy of
firepitglassrocks.com.
By Emily Micucci, my firepits.com
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Thank you, Emily, for this lovely post.
Here are some more pics about fire places of this kind because I find them very inspirational:
modern landscape design by san luis obispo landscape architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
mediterranean patio design by san luis obispo landscape architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
mediterranean patio design by san luis obispo landscape architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
image sourcesNow look at this view:
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And for indoor use:
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