I have only seen them on the decorating shows. The appear very sculptural. I will be interested to hear if people are satisfied with theirs. Why that choice? What were you going for?

I think they look awesome!

We were limited by our existing brick wall fp when we had our gas insert installed this past fall. If we'd started out with a bare, sheetrocked wall, we probably would have given a linear fp serious consideration. I like that they are low-profile, and provide a big "architectural" (decor? design?) element, in addition to their functionality.

Our fp insert has a blower which circulates the heat from the fp out into the room. I don't know if the linear fp's have that option/ability (in pics they look like they have fully sealed glass all around, but I've not seen one in person, so have no clue).

Our fp is in a ground level FR, so we are certainly enjoying the warmth it provides, as well as the aesthetic appeal! I'll bet yours will look great, and you will enjoy having it and using it often.

I don't have one either, but I think they look absolutely stunning. I've seen several on Houzz.com. Perhaps you can look there for inspiration. I hope you'll share pictures when you're done. I wish our brick fireplace in our family room could be replaced with a linear fireplace. Maybe it's something I should look into.

[Houzz.com Linear Fireplace Search[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/linear-fireplace-phbr0lbl-bl~l_37759)

Thanks for the input. We are finishing our walkout basement and it was originally my husband's idea to do the linear gas fireplace. Since out home is otherwise traditional, I was first not sure about going with such a transitional style -- but I am warming up to the idea.

Pricklypearcactus, thanks for the link -- I had looked at houzz already for inspiration. We are torn about wheather to use marble, or stacked stone on the wall w/the fireplace or not. We have decided to just paint that wall an accent color (chelsea gray) and see if we think we need to add stone.

We went with a model by Heat & Glo -- it is a radiant fireplace so does not have a blower, but still does throw some heat, we're told.

I'd still love to hear from anyone who might have one -- or who has thoughts. I hope to post pics once it is in and room is finished.

They are lovely--but the linears I've seen are spendy...(we talked about replacing our inappropriately traditional FP with a linear style FP...until we looked at the prices...)
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