Styleture

As the Eastern US braces for what some news outlets are calling “Snowmageddon” and a “Snowpocalypse” people are going to be looking for ways to enjoy their dwellings, while staying warm. We thought what better way to stay cozy during this weekend’s snowstorm than enjoying one of these amazing fireplaces?!?! Click any image to view a larger version.

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The Zeta fireplace by EcoSmart has been one of the hottest designs in the past year or so (no pun intended), winning awards for its design which is crafted from timber, leather, and stainless steel. This design was created by architect John Dimopoulos and was the winner of the 2009 Design Award at the Australian International Design Awards in Sydney, Australia . The fire runs on denatured ethanol, which is an easily renewable energy source. The Zeta is actually larger than the first two images appear as you can see in the third image. It is just over 32 inches tall, about 3 1/2 feet wide and nearly 3 feet deep. The Zeta costs around $9,700:

EcoSmart's Zeta

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