“Transform Your Gas Fireplace or Log Set In 2 Hours or Less”
2-HOUR MAKEOVER SERIES
A Holiday-Ready Hearth in 2 Hours
Hosting family for the holidays? You don’t need a contractor to refresh your fireplace. In under two hours, you can transform your gas hearth with a few simple updates.
Whether you prefer a classic ember glow or a touch of modern sparkle with fire glass and fire stones, this guide will inspire your next fireplace makeover.
Refresh Your Base
Your fireplace base sets the entire tone of your hearth. Start by clearing away old embers, soot, and tired lava rock so you have a clean surface to work with. Then decide what kind of look you want to build:
Traditional Glow
If you love the warm, classic look of a wood-burning fire, stay with a traditional ember bed. Our Mixed Ember Kits, Neon Embers, and Glowing Wool create a natural flame glow that dances around your log set. These work best in open-flame gas fireplaces and log sets, where the heat can activate the ember material.
Modern Sparkle (or a Blend of Both)
For a fresh, updated style, mix in a few handfuls of Fire Glass or Fire Stones with your ember material. The glass catches light beautifully and adds subtle color and reflection without losing that cozy feel.
Linear Fireplace Tip
If you have a linear gas fireplace, skip traditional embers entirely and use Fire Glass as your full base layer. Choose a color that complements your décor — clear for a minimalist tone, bronze for warmth, or cobalt for bold contrast. Fire glass offers a clean, contemporary look that modern linear designs are made to showcase.
This is your foundation — once you’ve refreshed or re-imagined your base, the rest of your makeover will fall into place quickly.
Glowing Wool and Neon Embers Adds Realism To Your Gas Fireplace or Log Set
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Cold Forge Mixed Ember Base and Glowing Wool Adds Realism to Your Gas Fireplace or Log Set
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Brown Beach Mixed Fire Glass Base with Fallen Char Enbers and Glowing Wool turns your Gas Log Set or Fireplace into a dazzling display
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Add Texture with Twig Sets and Fire Stones
Next, carefully layer in twig sets and fire stones to add depth, texture, and dimension to your fireplace arrangement. Even just a few thoughtfully placed twigs or fire stones can significantly enhance the overall visual appeal, transforming the space into a warm, cozy, and inviting focal point. Twig sets and fire stones add visual interest without changing your base — they’re the easiest way to give your hearth a designer touch in just a few minutes. This simple yet effective addition creates visual interest and a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for holiday gatherings, making your fireplace an inviting gathering spot for friends and family.
Linear Fireplace with Fire Glass Base with Fire Stones and Accent Twigs
Add Sparkle and Depth
Now that your base is refreshed and your twigs are in place, it’s time to add a touch of sparkle and dimension. This step is all about enhancing the visual impact without altering the foundation you’ve already set.
Scatter a few pieces of Fire Glass or Fire Stones across your ember bed for reflective shimmer.
Focus on areas near the front or edges of the burner where the flame light will catch and flicker.
Remember, subtle accents often make the biggest impact — you don’t need to cover the whole base.
💡 Design Tip: Use color to complement your décor — clear or smoky tones for understated elegance, bronze or cobalt for a bold statement.
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Linear Fireplaces
For linear gas fireplaces, fire glass serves not just as an accent piece — it is truly the essential base. Instead of using traditional embers, you can completely replace them by layering fire glass evenly across the burner. This technique creates a sleek, clean, and contemporary aesthetic, while also making the flames stand out more vividly as they dance and reflect off the shiny, colorful glass pieces.
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Style Choices / Decision Guide
Whatever type of hearth and whatever your design aesthetic, Enhance A Fire has the products you need to upgrade your gas or electric fireplace, log set, or fire pit
Classic Glow
The warmth and comfort of a traditional wood fire with none of the mess. Great for gas fireplaces or a gas log set. Mixed Ember gas with neon embers and glowing wool
Modern Sparkle
The look of a traditional fireplace with the dazzling sparkle of fire glass. Ember gas mixed with fire glass accents and complemented with glowing wool and neon embers. A Great look for a gas fireplace or log set
Bold and Contemporary
A dazzling display that is sure to make your fireplace the focal point of any room. The fire glass base is simple and elegant. Add Fire Stones and twigs for a layered look that adds depth and interest. Perfect for linear fireplaces.
Ready to Start On Your 2-Hour Makeover
In under two hours, your fireplace can go from tired and ordinary to cozy, modern, and ready for holiday entertaining. Whether you choose a classic ember glow or a sparkling fire glass centerpiece, these quick updates bring warmth, style, and festive charm to your hearth.