Case Studies: Ethanol Fireplace Design Projects

thumbnail: esf-flex-32db-double-sided-fireplace-waterman-1.png

Bali Style

On the coast of WA lies a home created to give its owners a taste of holiday luxury every day.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-stilhof-design-centre-kitchen.png

Best in Show

A new house, commercial premises – and everyone has the same dilemma: Will the colour scheme create the right ambience? Will the new piece of furniture work in the new room?

thumbnail: esf-flex-32db-double-sided-fireplace-w-residence-1.png

Bohemian Chic

A focal point for a bohemian chic penthouse and a great accent to a modern bachelor’s apartment. The EcoSmart fires offer a level of fit and finish that’s hard to find in other types of fireplaces.

thumbnail: esf-ab8-ethanol-burner-fabric-ten-fountain-2.png

Chalice of Fire

The team at Fabric Ten in the UK understands outdoor environments. Its core business is creating permanent tensile structures – sail shades – for residential and commercial outdoor areas.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-chateau-couture-2.png

Classical Contemporary

Melbourne’s design house Chateau Couture has a clear vision – to recreate the timeless classical beauty of European interiors and architecture by integrating all the elements of revered classical European style.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-punchouse-private-residence-3.png

Clean Living

“Good design is eco-design.” It’s a principle that has well and truly been brought to life in the home of American journalist Lisa Ling, known best as host of Our America and as a former host of The View.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-may-fair-bar-2.png

Clever Construction

A series of BK5 Burners from EcoSmart Fire has breathed new life and an intimate atmosphere into a former gas fireplace in central London’s stylish May Fair Bar – acclaimed as the best hotel bar in London.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-queens-gate-terrace-living-room-2.png

Concept to Creation

For Paris and London-based architect / interior designer Thierry Pain, his main focus is to listen to his clients and interpret their ideas into reality.

thumbnail: esf-flex-32ss-single-sided-fireplace-guy-grossi-kitchen-1.png

Creative Kitchen

EcoSmart Fires grace living rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, bars, restaurants, al fresco areas of all styles – and now the global trend for the award-winning range of EcoSmart Fires – the leader in bioethanol fires – is to incorporate them into kitchen spac

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-enigma-interiors-kitchen.png

Creative Solutions

EcoSmart Fires grace living rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, bars, restaurants, al fresco areas of all styles – and now the global trend for the award-winning range of EcoSmart Fires – the leader in bioethanol fires – is to incorporate them into kitchen spac

thumbnail: esf-xl700-ethanol-burner-surface-furniture-private-residence-2.png

Custom King

For over four years, internationally renowned San Diego based custom furniture designer and maker Jamie Huffman has embraced the element of fire, working closely with EcoSmart Fire to incorporate fire design into his stunning custom furniture pieces.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-n-apartment-tel-aviv-living-room-2.png

Designs That Transcend Time

For over four years, internationally renowned San Diego based custom furniture designer and maker Jamie Huffman has embraced the element of fire, working closely with EcoSmart Fire to incorporate fire design into his stunning custom furniture pieces.

thumbnail: firebox-900db-fireplace-insert.png

Distinctive Divider

New York entrepreneur and creative force behind acclaimed US custom home furnishings company DESIRON, Frank Carfaro has always had a passion for beautiful design and artisanal craftsmanship.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-paramount-hotel-lobby-2.png

Dramatic Entrance

Dramatic Entrance Located in Times Square, in the heart of New York City’s theatre district, it made sense that the centrepiece of the Paramount Hotel lobby be somewhat dramatic.

thumbnail: esf-flex-50ss-single-sided-fireplace-canada-1.png

Eclectic Minimalism

One of the biggest challenges faced by modern designers is achieving the delicate balance between form and function.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-southern-ocean-lodge.png

Eco Luxury

A 20-year veteran of high profile Australian luxury lodge properties, James Baillie is renowned for managing And developing premium experiential properties in Australia.

thumbnail: esf-flex-32by-bay-flex-fireplace-ecohut-1.png

EcoHut Retreat

In collaboration with EcoLiv and their EcoHut project, EcoSmart Fire proudly played a pivotal role in creating a sustainable haven that seamlessly merges luxury living with eco-conscious design.

thumbnail: esf-grate-36-fireplace-grate-private-residence.png

Federation Fire

Eco-friendly fuel, ease of operation and low running costs were the must-haves for a Sydney entrepreneur who converted a wood-burning fireplace in a Federation property using a Scope 700 Grate from the EcoSmart collection.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-portsea-private-pool-pavilion-1.png

Fiery Reflections

The dramatic tension between fire and water created when Ecosmart’s XL900 burner was incorporated into a pool house was the perfect design solution for the Portsea Private Pool Pavilion project.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-erskineville-private-residence-1.png

Fire and Water

MiCorp is a Sydney building company with a clear objective – to build and provide quality homes and renovations with a personalised service that exceeds expectations.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-hurricane%E2%80%99s-grill-&-bar-restaurant-1.png

BK5 - Hurricane's Grill & Bar, Australia

Fire Delights

When Brian Meyerson Architects (BMA) was tasked with designing a restaurant themed around fire and bold flames, EcoSmart Fire Burners fitted the bill.

thumbnail: esf-xl700-susan-jay-design.png

Fire Furniture

Design professional Susan Jay has a simple design philosophy: “I believe my clients’ lifestyle dictates the design,” she says. “The design is a portrait of their lifestyle.”

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-bernn-punk-living-room-2.png

Firing Up Design

Any business knows that first impressions can make or break you when it comes to attracting new clients. So when Hoflehner Interiors commissioned Michael Prohaska to work HIS magic on one of HOFLEHNER’S showrooms, all involved knew the design had to make

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-allianz-arena-commercial-space-1.png

Flagship Fire

As the number one brand for household appliances in the German home market and Europe’s leading built-in kitchen appliance brand, Siemens is synonymous with innovation, first-class design and outstanding performance.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-calamvale-hotel.png

Floating Hearth

For almost 30 years, the Calamvale Hotel in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Australia has been a favourite with locals. With the passing of the years, the hotel was in need of a makeover, and architectural firm Brand + Slater was commissioned to refurbi

thumbnail: esf-xl500-ethanol-burner-junction-moama-restaurant-2.png

Focal Points

For almost 30 years, the Calamvale Hotel in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, Australia has been a favourite with locals. With the passing of the years, the hotel was in need of a makeover, and architectural firm Brand + Slater was commissioned to refurbi

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-rising-glen-living-room-9.png

Fuelling Liveable Architecture

For acclaimed Los Angeles architect Michael Parks, the vision behind ‘Rising Glen’ – a striking home in the Hollywood Hills – was to create a warm, liveable, inviting, paragon of modern architecture.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-nu-skin-innovation-centre-provo-commercial-space.png

Gathering Place

So it seems only natural that fire formed the centre of custom-made winter holiday decorations for the offices of Nu Skin, a direct selling company based in the United States.

Great Expectations

The EcoSmart Fire 1200SS Firebox was an essential ingredient in the transformation of a 30-year old Mount Lawley garden in Western Australia into a sophisticated all year round outdoor space.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-pepe-calderin-design-office-2.png

Green and Easy

Beautiful, eco-conscious design is at the heart of everything that multi award-winning, Miami-based architectural and interior design firm Pepe Calderin Design touches.

thumbnail: esf-1800ss-farber-center-5.png

Healing Environment

Creating a spa-like, luxurious environment within a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center was the task New York architect Jeffrey Berman was met with when he was approached by a new client to help create the Farber Center for Radiation Oncology.

thumbnail: esf-650ss-firebox-zero-carbon-home-2.png

Healthy Home

In amongst a cluster of new townhouses in the Adelaide suburb of Lochiel Park is a completely sustainable, zero-carbon, zero energy home; although, just by looking at them, you would be hard pressed to guess which one it was.

thumbnail: esf-xl500-ethanol-burner-trinity-house-private-residence-3.png

History Revived

The safety of commercial shipping and safeguarding of seafarers have been the primary concerns of London’s historic charity, Trinity House, since being incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514.

thumbnail: esf-xl700-ethanol-burner-aka-hotel-lobby-1.png

Home Away From Home

The premise is to provide the creature comforts of a permanent residence and the amenities of a high-end hotel in one package – and the AKA Sutton Place in New York certainly doesn’t disappoint.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-kromer-private-residence.png

Iconic Arcs

The iconic outdoor amphitheatre the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles is as renowned for its live performances as it is for its architecture – a ‘band shell’ comprised of a distinctive set of concentric arches.

thumbnail: esf-xl500-ethanol-burner-meatery-restaurant-1.png

Industrial Panache

From a formal dining space full of luxurious fabrics and elegant furnishings, to a casual eatery featuring industrial detail like steel and moody colours – Cristina Hofman from At Home Interiors truly transformed this waterfront restaurant.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-pia-ruggeri-living-room-1.png

Inner City Style

The first time award-winning, Sydney-based interior designer Pia Francesca Ruggeri specified an EcoSmart Fire was for her new home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-crinitis-restaurant-2.png

Italian Flare

EcoSmart Fire is well placed at Criniti’s. The FAMILY chain of Italian restaurants in Sydney prides itself on offering the best of the best – and with EcoSmart Fires installed in two of the four restaurants.

thumbnail: firebox-650ss-single-sided-fireplace-insert-albert-park.png

Kitchen Kinship

Two Melbourne homes, two EcoSmart fireboxes installed in their kitchen island benches. But according to architect Nicholas Murray, that’s where the design similarities end.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-galliard-homes-uk.png

Lap of Luxury

Surrounded by architecture that dates back to the Georgian period, The Chilterns is a new luxury apartment development located in an area described as “classic London”.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-private-residence-houston-us-1.png

Lofty Aspirations

When Daniel Vandenbark walked into this newly built loft-style condominium in Houston Texas, he knew exactly where a fireplace Should be positioned. “The second I walked in, I knew this particular wall would be ideal,” Daniel says.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-flemings-hotel.png

Luxury Lounge

When interior designer Marén Niehoff was asked to create a modern, stylish and comfortable lobby area for a new five-star Fleming’s Deluxe Hotel she was looking for the perfect fireplace.

thumbnail: gf-ecosmart-900ss-union-square-01-2x.png

Manhattan Mood

Located in the heart of one of the trendiest and most expensive areas of New York City, 1 Union Square caters to those living the high life.

thumbnail: firebox-900db-double-sided-fireplace-insert-shochu-bar.png

Mixology Mecca

It’s described as one of Berlin’s top 10 cocktail bars, and the Shochu in Berlin is fast becoming as well known for its classic and exotic cocktails as it is for the sleek and sophisticated interiors.

thumbnail: gf-ecosmart-xl900-manchester-unity-2x.png

Moving to Modern

When Dr Kia Pajouhesh, managing director and principal dentist of Melbourne-based Smile Solutions and Chairman of the MUB Owner’s Corporation, took on the task of restoring this building to its original beauty, it was the beginning of a labour of love.

thumbnail: esf-stix-portable-fire-pit-new-american-home--poolside-4.png

Organic Elements

The New American Home has been acclaimed as a symbol of energy efficiency and innovation. And for Las Vegas-based company Blue Heron Design Build it was a chance to showcase how they could push the boundaries of innovative design.

thumbnail: esf-xs340-ethanol-burner-hippo-creek-african-grill-restaurant-2.png

Out of Africa

It’s one of Perth’s newest restaurants – and it’s already making its name not just for the unique dining experience, but also for the vibrant and exotic interior.

thumbnail: esf-xl700-ethanol-burner-longitude-131-balcony-6.png

Outback Retreat

Fire is at the heart of many indigenous myths and it’s also essential for regeneration of the landscape. It, therefore, made sense for the element to be part of Longitude 131°, the luxury desert camp overlooking the world heritage-listed wilderness of Ulu

thumbnail: esf-ab3-ethanol-burner-melbourne-international-flower-garden-show-garden-2.png

AB3 - Melbourne International Garden Show

Outdoor Focus

For Australian TV personality and celebrity gardener Jason Hodges, sitting around an open fire instantly evokes happy childhood memories.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-westin-hotel.png

Private Retreat

It was recognised as Australasia’s leading business hotel at the 2010 Annual World Travel Awards, and in recent times the Westin Hotel in Sydney has added a touch of ‘home’ with the opening of its new Lobby Room, a private retreat for business travellers.

thumbnail: gf-ecosmart-1200db-raw-salon1-2x.png

Raw Design

An “opulent New York loft with raw aesthetics and industrial elements” – this is the vision renowned Australian hair stylist Anthony Nader had for his refurbished salon in the trendy inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills.

thumbnail: esf-bk5-hotel-miramar-uk-2.png

Resort-Style

The epitome of an English country house by the sea, the four-star Hotel Miramar occupies one of the most spectacular vantage points in Bournemouth, a large resort town on the south coast of England.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-hillside-residence-commercial-space-1.png

Ribbon of Fire

How do you bring a sense of warmth and ambience to a living room built of concrete, steel and glass while maintaining a sense of continuity with the home’s design?

thumbnail: esf-bk5-ethanol-burner-saaj-design-commercial-space.png

Shape Shifter

When designing a contemporary new single dwelling from scratch, architectural and interior design firm SAAJ Design in Melbourne was given carte blanche to celebrate as many design opportunities as possible, creating a highly private home with strong conne

thumbnail: esf-1200ss-queens-gate-residence-2.png

Signature Style

A successful banker based in the centre of London, Sebastien Gianfermi and his architect-trained wife refurbished a 19th century, Regency penthouse into a sophisticated two-level family home.

Suite Dreams

When consultants from Dublin-based adi studio were asked to create signature looks for four luxury penthouses in London, they turned to the versatility of EcoSmart Fires.

thumbnail: esf-stix-portable-fire-pit-allegro-hotel.png

Theatrical Elements

Drama, glamour, music and movement – these are just some theatrical elements the award-winning Simeone Deary Design Group captured in their redesign of the boutique Allegro Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago.

thumbnail: esf-igloo-designer-fireplace-private-residence.png

Uber Cool

Luigi Preziuso has been described as a master craftsman, with a keen attention to detail in every project he undertakes. A builder by trade, Luigi has installed all types of heating over the years – including fireplaces.

Understated Luxury

Achieving understated elegance inside this beachfront penthouse apartment in Newcastle was the prime objective for Coco Republic’s Senior Interior Designer Natasha Levak.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-fujiya-mansions-living-room-1.png

Urban Retreat

Hidden in the depths of the huge and bustling city of Hong Kong, there is a family of four who are comfortably relaxing in a homely retreat which gives them a sense of peace amongst the chaos.

Vintage Conversion

When EcoSmart Fire’s U.S. Marketing Coordinator came across a vintage, wood-burning fireplace she knew it was the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into a mid-century classic with a BK5 Bioethanol Burner.

Visual Magnet

The clean, minimalist aesthetic of the EcoSmart Fire 900DB Firebox was an essential ingredient in the recent transformation and refurbishment of Washington DC’s award-winning Equinox Restaurant.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-phil-kean-design-private-residence.png

Art House

As an award winning architect and builder – and a Certified Green Professional (CGP) – Phil Kean is known for incorporating new and innovative products into his designs.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-ethanol-burner-private-residence.png

XL900 Ethanol Burner - Private Residence

Outdoor Room

The brief was clear: to create a cosy environment in an open, exposed space on the terrace of a Brisbane high-rise apartment.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-syd-garden-show-3.png

Award Winning

When Peta Donaldson, director of Natural Design, was tasked with creating an entry for the 2012 Australian Garden Show in Sydney, she knew she wanted to use natural elements to enhance the outdoor experience while maximising space.

thumbnail: esf-pod-40-clement-twins-patio-a.png

Clements Crew

When Jaqi and her family, including the "Clements Twins," set out to design their new backyard, they needed something that would elevate the space. EcoSmart Fire’s innovative fire tables became the centrepiece, transforming their outdoor area into a warm and stylish retreat.

Chama Design

EcoSmart Fire and Chama Design transformed a 35m² space into a flagship Melbourne store, creating a striking environment that highlights EcoSmart Fire products and HEATSCOPE® Heaters, setting a new standard for retail excellence.

Renovation Aloha

In HGTV's "Renovation Aloha," Trystyn and Kamohai Kalama transformed a Kailua home into a $3.29 million luxury retreat.

Blackwood Doonan

This sleek pavilion-style retreat, with multiple HIA awards, merges bold contemporary design with natural beauty.

thumbnail: esf-xl900-hipwell-haus-tim-neve.png

Hipwell Haus by Tim Neve

Hipwell Haus, the latest renovation project by internationally renowned interior stylist Tim Neve, showcases the transformation of a 100-year-old warehouse in Newcastle, Australia, into a sprawling family home.

thumbnail: mad-gin-90-low-fire-table-outdoor-private-residence-2.png

EcoSmart Gin 90 Low Fire Table brings a contemporary touch to an outdoor private residence with a sleek freestanding gas centrepiece.

Mediterranean Garden Retreat by Damaris Urizar Design

Damaris Avila Design transformed a long-standing family backyard on the San Francisco Peninsula into a Mediterranean-inspired retreat. Anchored by the EcoSmart Fire Gin 90 Low Graphite and Base 40 Natural Fire Tables.

thumbnail: esf-xl1200-jajo&co-project-emerson.png

Project Emerson by Jajo & Co

At EcoSmart Fire, we believe that exceptional design is about more than aesthetics - it’s about creating meaningful spaces that elevate everyday living. Project Emerson, a newly built home in Sydney’s Wetherill Park, exemplifies this ethos through its bold yet refined integration of the XL1200 ethanol burner at the heart of the living space.

thumbnail: esf-the-tamborine-hotel-mix-850-fire-pit.jpg

The Tamborine Boutique Hotel

A boutique hospitality project centred on atmosphere and outdoor fire

Modern outdoor living space with the contemporary Mix 850 fire pit creating warmth and atmosphere on a patio beside a glass-walled home

Dharma Resort

On the quiet shores of Muhu Island, Estonia, Dharma Resort offers an experience shaped by nature, mindfulness, and a slower rhythm of living. Conceived as a sanctuary for rest and inner balance, the resort invites guests to step away from distraction and reconnect with both environment and self.

thumbnail: webimage-XL900-Ethanol-Burner

Zoei by Comma Projects

Designed as a high-end, multi-generational family home, Zoei House is grounded in a philosophy of calm, intentional living. Every element has been carefully considered to support how the home is used day to day, balancing architectural clarity with warmth and ease.

Spaces Defined by Fire

All Case Studies