Living Room, Sofa, Standard Layout Fireplace, Light Hardwood Floor, Gas Burning Fireplace, Ceiling Lighting, Chair, and Shelves The living room and dining room were originally separated by a central fireplace, which interior designer Nicole Hollis removed to create this great room. She installed a modern, custom eight-foot-long open gas fireplace in the living room, equipped with sensors that automatically turn it off when someone gets too near to the flames.  Photo 1 of 5 in Modern Fireplaces That Make the Room by Jaime Gillin from Pacific Heights Remodel

Modern Fireplaces That Make the Room

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The living room and dining room were originally separated by a central fireplace, which interior designer Nicole Hollis removed to create this great room. She installed a modern, custom eight-foot-long open gas fireplace in the living room, equipped with sensors that automatically turn it off when someone gets too near to the flames.