Designing with Fire Glass

When it comes to designing your indoor or outdoor living space, we understand that the decision-making process can sometimes be difficult. Whether you already have a clear visualization embedded in your mind for how you envision your fireplace to look or you're just at the early stages of gathering your ideas together for how you want your fire pit to lay out in your backyard, we find that having a little extra guidance can go a long way. Because there are a variety of design styles unique to each home, we've broken down the various characteristics of fire glass and have included helpful tips on ways you can design with this simple accessory. This practical decorative media not only provides for a cleaner look but can be personalized to fit any styled living space based on its shape, size, style, and color.

Understanding the Schematics

_{Break up monotonous neutral tones and sharp edges with the vibrant colors and soft, round surfaces of Starfire Glass Reflective Fire Drops by Starfire Glass.}

The wonderful thing about our living spaces is that they showcase a small glimpse into everyone's own style, tastes, and preferences. But it's important to understand the basic layout and theme of a room before deciding on the right combination that works for you. Most rooms follow an analogous color scheme that sticks to just a few select hues close in relation to one another. As most popularly seen in industrial and minimalist style living spaces, it's best to break up the monotony with a complementary color or an eye-catching focal point to further enhance the room. And what better way to do that than with playful focal points, such as fire features? Warm yellow and orange tones created by fire not only add a compelling element that flickers and sways--but can be further enhanced with the elegance of fire glass.

Balancing the Room with Texture

_{The fragmented texture of Starfire Glass 1/4" Broken Fire Glass by Starfire Glass complements perfectly against the smooth, round edges of a fire bowl.}

Have you ever stood in front of a room and said to yourself, "Something is missing,"? Sometimes the simplest answer is to just add a touch of texture. While anything can have its own unique soft surface or rough edge, it's often said that adding a textured piece that stands out from the rest of the surroundings can really elevate the room. The same is true for fire features. Warm tones brought on by the flames instantly transform any room into a welcoming entertaining space. To make your furniture and decor seamlessly integrate with one another, we find that adding fire glass--which are offered in broken, bead, and diamond shapes--to your fiery focal point can make it truly stand out. Broken fire glass is, as its name indicates, small, fragmented pieces. But if you're looking for something with a smoother surface, Diamond, Bead, and Pre-mixed options make for wonderful centerpiece displays as well. Whichever option you prefer, these shapes are certain to enhance your fire feature with much needed texture and clean, modern appeal.

Sizing Up the Room

_{1/4” Real Fyre Fire Glass in Gold Reflective by Real Fyre may be small in size, but its tiny profile makes the perfect fit for this fireplace's small opening while simultaneously warming up cool colors of surrounding decor.}

Fire glass is offered in an array of sizes that range from 1/4" to 2" thickness. So, look at your envisioned room. What is the flooring like? Do you have carpet, wood, or tiled flooring? What about the walls? Is it kept clean and tidy with just a blank canvas of paint or are the walls adorned with detailed paintings and patterned tapestries? If you have larger objects in the room, it's best to continue that pattern with your fire glass--like with our Starfire Glass Reflective Fire Diamonds which are an impressive 1" size. Or, if you have a fire feature that produces smaller flames, it might be best to stick to that schematic and pick a 1/4" size. While there's no hard and fast rule about how to design a room, comparing the volume and girth of your surrounding decor might help you figure out which fire glass size is the perfect fit your space. But the truth of the matter is, choosing a size really comes down to your preference.

Selecting a Style

_{Warm flames from a concrete fire and water bowl dance over the cool tones of Starfire Glass 1/2" Broken Fire Glass in Cobalt Reflective by Starfire Glass for a fun coastal vibe.}

Fire glass is offered in non-reflective, reflective, and pre-mixed styles. If your current design is already elevated by other decor and furniture, but you still want to add a subtle pop of color, our non-reflective classics are a great option. But to truly add some glam to your indoor or outdoor living space, we highly recommend our popular reflective fire glass, which have a mirror-like coating that adds a sparkling glimmering and gleaming appeal. We've even curated reflective pre-mixed selections that combines two or more colored fire glass together. But of course, you can always combine your own personal pre-mixed blend that mixes and matches different colors and styles to suits your needs.

Enhancing the Room with a Pop of Color

_{Clear Tempered Reflective Fire Glass Gems by Outdoor GreatRoom Co., are the perfect neutral tone that add a subtle flair without taking away from the Vintage Rectangular Gas Fire Pit Table's rustic charm.}

If you want to draw attention to your focal point, opt for bright colors that add attraction. Or if you're wanting something with just a subtle flair, choose clear or neutral tones that don't take away from the rest of your decor. For instance, if you have a poolside oasis and are considering adding a couple fire and water bowls, you might want to stick to cooler colors--such as blues and greens--for that true coastal vibe.

Preview Samples Before Buying

_{Preview Free Fire Glass Samples or select between our 1/4" Fire Glass Sample Kit or 1/2" Fire Glass Sample Kit packages before making a commitment.}

If you're still unsure on which type of fire glass is right for you, we offer Free Fire Glass Samples that allow you to select five different types of styles, colors, or sizes that may help with assisting you in your decision. Or, if you're already set on a specific size but are unsure of which color option would be best suited for your living space, we also offer a 1/4" Fire Glass Sample Kit as well as a 1/2" Fire Glass Sample Kit. These curated kits include 12 samples of our most popular colors so that you can preview your options before making a commitment. But if these samples aren't enough, feel free to send a message via our live chat, fill out a contact us form, or give us a call at (866) 578-8538 and we'll be happy to assist you in making your dream living space come to life.