Posted by Karen Duke on 12/22/2018 to
Decor
Fireplace sizes began to evolve in the 1930's to wider openings while often retaining a shallow depth, often resulting in a fireplace 30" to 36" wide yet only 12" to 14" deep. Most gas logs require at least 15" depth, so this creates a challenge when the homeowner wants an open gas fire. A gas coal basket that fits the depth may seem small since they are generally 22" wide or less.
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Try visually filling the fireplace opening by adding andirons on each side.