As sleek and beautifully designed as their modern kitchen surroundings, these fireplaces leave old-fashioned hearths in the dust.

For example, a 44-inch-wide gas fireplace might give off 30,000 BTUs or more, whereas a 32- or 28-inch gas fireplace may only produce between 15,000 and 20,000 BTUs.

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