Meet mum-of-two Justine Orton and her husband, Luke. While building their dream home (which is already considered quite a stressful feat), the husband and wife duo decided to document the whole process.

From start to finish, the highs and lows of their journey is captured in a five episode web-series, all in the name of helping their customers understand a little more about the realities of building their own home.

Not only is the series a must-watch for any new home builder wondering what the process entails – the house itself is a must-see too.

When it came to the fireplace, Justine and Luke chose the Escea DF960 gas fireplace. Escea asked Justine to describe the fireplace and how it fits into their designer home.

Escea: Hi Justine! Can you talk us through your fireplace and what made you choose the Escea DF960?
Justine: Although we love the charm of a wood fireplace, the convenience of a touch-of-the-button fire was a big factor in choosing a gas fireplace for our home. The contemporary design also suited the overall look and feel of our house and as we have young children, the gas fireplace was the safest option. Escea was recommended to us by the team at Glendale Warehouse; they said Escea was a popular choice in our area. We then went through the Escea website and decided on the DF960 as it was a cost-effective option that also fitted the space we had available.

Escea: What about the beautiful fireplace surround?
Justine: The white bricks were used for the fireplace as well as for all subfloor walls and the exterior side garage wall. We did this to keep a consistent design flow throughout the house. The house has an earthy and raw, yet modern and coastal theme to it. The modern gas fireplace mixed with the rustic lines and texture of the stack bond brick complemented the style perfectly. 

The full series of “Orton Haus” is available on the Orton’s website. Learn more about the Escea DF Series here.