Glass Doors

Glass doors are the final touch to complete your fireplace.  They serve a few important purposes.

The first is safety.  They keep small children and pets away from the fire and they also contain embers and sparks from flying out of the fireplace.

Secondly, glass doors will save you money!  If you don’t have doors on your fireplace, you are losing the heat of your home up your chimney.  An open fireplace is like having an open window in your home.  In the winter, the warm air in your home is being vacuumed up your chimney, thus causing your furnace to work harder.  In the summer, your air conditioner will lose the cool air to the chimney.

Finally, they add that final detail to complete the look of the fireplace.  Since the fireplace is the main focal point of the room, this is an important detail to consider.  Our doors offer virtually limitless styles, colors, and sizes.  We offer free in home design to assist you in picking the perfect door for your home.

What type of fireplace do I have?

There are essentially two type of fireplaces.  Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what type of fireplace you have by looking at it head on, be sure to know what type of fireplace you have, you contact us for help in determining what you have.

TRADITIONAL MASONRY FIREPLACE

One, is a traditional fireplace constructed of brick and mortar, and is built by hand during the construction phase of the house.  These type of fireplaces require a “masonry” type glass fireplace door.

ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE

The other is a “Zero Clearance” pre-fabricated metal fireplace that can be installed with framing members being brought right up the the fireplace during the constructions process.  These fireplaces require “Zero Clearance”.glass doors, which allow air flow to be brought around the fireplace to keep it cool from high temperatures. 

Forge Craft Series

Steel Masonry Glass Doors

Legend Rectangular - Steel

The Legend offers the most finishes and customization of all of our doors. The Legend can be custom built to fit almost any fireplace opening, no matter what shape or size. And with exclusive finish options like Forged Iron and Black Nickel, you can design the perfect Legend door that truly reflects your style. 

Legend - Hammered Edge Door - Steel

Similar to the Blacksmith but hand hammered along the edges only.

Available in rectangle, arch or rectangle with arch doors.

Shown as Rectangle with Acorn hinges and optional knobs in Forged Iron

Legend Arch Door

Arched openings present a unique opportunity to showcase the distinct qualities of your fireplace.

Design Specialties can custom craft a door to fit any opening.

Shown: Legend arch in Classic Bronze

Legend Madrid "Premier Design" - Steel

Inspired by the old forts of Spain: Ole!

The custom design and hammered edges show that this is a rugged door with lots of style.

Shown Madrid in Forged Iron with Twisted Steel handles

Carolina - Steel

The Carolina is made from a single piece of laser cut steel and availalbe in our most popular finishes and styles. Custom built to your fireplace diemsnions, the Carolina is sure to complete your fireplace.

Carolina - Square Frame with Arch Doors Window Pane

The Carolina is made from a single piece of laser cut steel and availalbe in our most popular finishes and styles. Custom built to your fireplace diemsnions, the Carolina is sure to complete your fireplace.

Moderne Glass Door

The Moderne Original featues doors that appear to float in front of your fireplace. The sleek 3″ frame frames the fireplace perfectly.

Blackrock

A perfect marriage of strength & beauty. The Blackrock features a 2″ frame and unique layered and rivet detail and exclusive handles.

Fine Line Series

Aluminum Masonry Doors

The Savannah

Simple but elegant; precisely mitered 2 ½” frame complements every décor.

Shown: Savannah in Antique Brass

The Phoenix

Straights and curves compliment on another in this contemporary design, defined by a 2″ radius frame.

Shown: Phoenix in Mahogany

Increase the efficiency of your masonry wood burning fireplace with a Big Woods Hearthwarmer!

The Elite

A narrow frame on top and bottom only; our door with the largest glass viewing area.

Available as an inside fit only, the Elite blends effortlessly with your fireplace décor.

Shown: Elite bifold in Brite Brass

The Brookfield

Ever popular for a good reason: timeless style.

2″ outer frame is simple and classic.

Shown: Brookfield in Classic Bronze

Increase the efficiency of your wood burning fireplace with a Big Woods Hearthwarmer!

The Stilletto

A slim 7/8 ” frame is a best seller.

Available as an “inside”, “overlap” or “cutback” fit.

Shown: Stiletto full frame in flat black

Zero Clearance Glass Doors

For factory built zero clearance fireplaces

Brookefield ZC

Ever popular for a good reason: timeless style.

2″ outer frame is simple and classic.

Shown: Brookfield in Classic Bronze

Legend ZC Blacksmith Arch

With a distressed steel frame and doors, this high quality door finish off the look of your fireplace.

Available in rectangle, arch or rectangle with arch doors.

Shown as Rectangular Arch with Acorn hinges and optional knobs in Forged Iron

Aluminum ZC Deluxe

Choose from a variety of vent cover designs or create your own

Operable glass doors allow for easy access to fireplace opening

Quick & easy magnetic attachment

Stilletto ZC

The Stiletto is pure stealth – the slimmest of our ZC doors.

Inside fit only.

Shown: Stiletto ZC in Flat Black

Brookefield Custom Corner

Design Specialties has the “corner” on innovation.

Our patented all-glass corner eliminates cover-up metal stripes, for a seamless appearance.

Any one of our Hearth & Home series doors can be used for your corner/multi-sided fireplace.

Shown: Shadow three Sided corner unit in Copper Vein

Phoenix ZC

Smart, sophisticated style gives any fireplace a fresh look.

1″ radius frame proves simple can be elegant

Shown: Phoenix ZC in Satin Nickel

“Refresh Series” Direct Vent Screens & Doors

Direct vent/Gas fireplaces bring warmth and style to your room. But the hot glass can be a safety hazard to your and your family. Design Specialties Refresh Series provides extra protection from little hands or other objects touching the hot glass. Each screen and door also allows you to choose from a variety of finishes and designs so your Refresh front not only provides safety, it elevates the look of your fireplace. Choose from the traditional Window Pane designs of our Aluminum DV fronts or add the hand forged finishes and details of our Steel DV fronts. Either way, you can be assured that they not only look great, they’re protecting you and your loved ones.

Aluminum DV Deluxe

The Aluminum DV Deluxe adds safety & style to your direct vent fireplace. The operable doors allow for easy access to the fireplace controls whille the protective mesh ensures little hands don’t touch the hot ceramic glass. Choose either “tall doors” with a custom laser cut design or choose a model with decorative coves over the vents. Either way, you can be sure you the Aluminum DV Deluxe brings safety and style for your direct vent fireplace.

Aluminum DV Deluxe w/ Sunrise Arch Doors

The Aluminum DV Deluxe adds safety & style to your direct vent fireplace. The operable doors allow for easy access to the fireplace controls whille the protective mesh ensures little hands don’t touch the hot ceramic glass. Choose either “tall doors” with a custom laser cut design or choose a model with decorative coves over the vents. Either way, you can be sure you the Aluminum DV Deluxe brings safety and style for your direct vent fireplace.

Aluminum DV Deluxe Screen

Safety & Style
The Aluminum DV Screen covers the entire gas fireplace including glass, vents and metal. The mesh screen allows the fireplace to effectively heat the room and provides protection from the hot ceramic glass. Choose from the basic screen (shown) or add a variety of laser cut designs to further enhance the style of your fireplace.

Madrid DV Deluxe

Your style has never looked better.
Give the front of your direct vent fireplace a makeover with a custom designed Legend DV front.
Gate mesh doors allow the heat to warm your home and your style to shine through.
Start with the basic design and let your imagination go from there.
Shown: Direct Vent fireplace before; Direct vent fireplace after with legend DV Madrid style