Help choosing gas inserts to compliment historic fireplaces

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dplayers1

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Mar 5, 2015
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Maine
Hello there... I'm looking for advice on what gas inserts will compliment my existing old fireplaces, mantles, tile surrounds, etc. See pics below. The dimensions of the opening are just over 29" x 29" between the tiles, 20" deep at the bottom and 16" deep at the top.

I'm hoping to find an insert with the least amount of border or extra detail... ideally it would just be just a piece of glass right to the edges. So far, I've seen some Mendota and Travis/Lopi units in person. I like the look of the logs/flame in either. But I didnt have the dimensions with me at the time.

What do you think? Thanks!

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q624/danapswenson/IMG_1810 1_zpszcvqm9re.jpg

http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q624/danapswenson/IMG_1809 1_zps7heqql9f.jpg
 
Have you looks at Valor gas units? They look great in a period setting. Their zero clearance units like the President look good too.
http://www.valorfireplaces.com/products/madrona.php
http://www.valorfireplaces.com/products/portrait-freestanding.php

Jotul makes good looking units as well.
(broken link removed to http://jotul.com/us/products/fireplace-inserts/jotul-gi-450-dv-tsi)
(broken link removed to http://jotul.com/us/products/stoves/jotul-gf-300-dv-ipi-allagash)

Hearthstone and Napoleon also have some traditional style inserts.
(broken link removed to http://www.hearthstonestoves.com/store/gas-products/gas-inserts)
(broken link removed to http://napoleonfireplaces.com/category/inserts/gas-burning-inserts/)
 
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