Hearthfalls in Magazines

Indoor Rejuvenation: A Little Rock Entrepreneur Combines Nature's Elements With Unique Decor

(Originally published in the September 2005 issue of At Home In Arkansas)

Two of the most powerful, yet relaxing and rejuvenating elements in nature are fire and water, and Jerry Wheeler, president of the newly-formed Little Rock-based company Hearthfalls, has creatively developed a way to bring the two worlds together in the home. After building outdoor water features for several years, Wheeler had the idea to bring the two worlds together in the home. "One Spring, I realized that my fireplace would be dead space for several months, and that's when I thought to place a water feature in front of it," he says.

“I'm finding that people love the idea of using the fireplace space year round.”

— Jerry C. Wheeler,
President of Hearthfalls, Inc.

The self-contained hearth, columns and mantel can be added over an existing fireplace or used as a water feature only against a once uninspiring wall. Whether in conjunction with a fire or on its own, a spa-like sheet of water pours forth from the mantel, creating the relaxing sound of a babbling brook. You can safely build a fire with either gas or logs, and built-in lighting fills the room with dancing light to create a warm ambience. Several included lenses also allow you to change the illumination from red to blue or yellow to green.

Hearthfalls is precisely crafted not to overflow or splash on the surrounding floor, and since it constantly circulates the water, it seldom needs re-filling. There's even a remote control to easily change the color and water flow from across the room, and the mantel is available in variety of marble textures and colors. Hearthfalls was recently featured on HGTV's I Want That! show, and Wheeler has seen an overwhelming response. "I'm finding that people love the idea of using the fireplace space year round," he says. "Also, this is a great option for condos, apartments, or even hotel suites." For more information on Hearthfalls, call 501-975-2670, or visit hearthfalls.com. —A.C.