Mid Century Modern Glass Doors for Rock Fireplace with Metal Mantel - Project #11068
Customer Comments: Hi, I am hoping you can help us with our fireplace mantle and doors. We live in a mountain style home in Lake Arrowhead, CA. The motif is a mid-century modern mountain home, with a touch of modern/farmhouse style. It was built in 1964 with exposed beams and rough sawn paneling, but we are in the midst of a large remodel with all new bathrooms, and kitchen.
Other information: We would like the glass doors to fold out of the way, and there to be a screen so we can enjoy a wood fire with the glass doors open. We would like a 96" metal mantel that will protect the TV from heat. We think the mantel would look best in a charcoal, or dark grey finish. We are planning to replace the fireplace grout with a German schmear, and replace the tile on the hearth. Thank you for your help with this. After we get your suggestions and prices, we would like to order and receive the mantle and doors ASAP.
Our Comments: Here are a few examples of doors with a matching steel mantel in various price ranges that will work with your fireplace.
Fireplace Opening: 50" W x 30" H
Note: These mock-ups are not to scale and are meant to help you choose the model of your screen or door, not the finish. Although we may create a general representation of black, iron, bronze, gold and silver tones, you must choose your finish from our samples using the links below. Ask your project manager which samples apply to the items in your project.
Finish Samples: Design Specialties Finishes | Stone Manufacturing Finishes | Hearth Creations Finishes
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Affordable Aluminum Doors
Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.
Option #1: PROFILE-2 Aluminum Fireplace Door in Charcoal with Grey Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with matching plain steel mantel.
Formed Steel Doors
These doors are made from 14 gauge formed steel. The frame is 3/4" deep on the outside and projects 3/4" inwards.
Option #2: Formed Steel Door with Arched Window Pane in Charcoal with Satin Nickel Trim, Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with matching plain steel mantel.
High End Mid-Century Modern
These industrial style doors are designed for today's Mid-Century Modern decor. Hand crafted from 3/8" thick solid steel.
Option #3: Industrial Age 1 Mid-Century Modern Twin Fireplace Door in Antique Grey with Grey Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with matching steel mantel with riveted straps.
Option #4: Industrial Age 2 Mid-Century Modern Bifold Fireplace Door in Antique Grey with Grey Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with matching steel mantel with riveted straps.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Mesh & Insulation Options
The Mesh options are behind the glass so you can burn the fire with the doors open and still have spark protection. Great for real wood or gas logs since most gas long manufacturers insist that you have a screen in front of the logs when they are burning. Mesh panel doors are the most popular and are best for when there are toddlers present because they will not open backwards whereas the mesh screens are easily pushed in. Insulation goes between the back of the frame and the fireplace facing, providing a better seal.
Black Mesh Curtains - These slide back and forth on a rod behind the glass
Gate Mesh Doors - These are separate doors behind the glass that have a flat wire mesh and a black frame.
Insulation: Provides a better seal between the fireplace face and the door frame.
This page was created as part of our Free Fireplace Door Design service. Anyone who has a fireplace and is considering glass doors can take advantage of this program. All you have to do is email us some pictures of your fireplace and we will create digital mock-ups showing you how various fireplace doors will look on your fireplace. This is hands down the best way to shop for fireplace doors. Click Here to Begin Your Own Project!