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A fireplace including a backlighting system. The backlighting system can be positioned in a back portion of the bottom panel of the fireplace. The backlighting system includes at least one light source to shine light upon the components of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be position

A fireplace including a backlighting system. The backlighting system can be positioned in a back portion of the bottom panel of the fireplace. The backlighting system includes at least one light source to shine light upon the components of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be positioned to shine light on a back panel of the fireplace. The light source of the backlighting system can be modulated depending on a state of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be turned on or off depending on whether the flame of the fireplace is on or off.

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We claim: 1. A fireplace, comprising: an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels secured together to form a box-like structure, the outer enclosure having at least one heated air outlet for allowing air that has been heated within the outer enclosure to exit out from the outer enclosure and

We claim: 1. A fireplace, comprising: an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels secured together to form a box-like structure, the outer enclosure having at least one heated air outlet for allowing air that has been heated within the outer enclosure to exit out from the outer enclosure and at least one vent outlet for venting exhaust air; a combustion chamber enclosure having a front allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, a back, a first side, and a second side, and being disposed within the outer enclosure, the combustion chamber including: a substantially vertical back wall opposite the front of the combustion chamber; and a bottom panel having a light source opening; a burner disposed within the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to generate a flame when connected to a source of fuel, the burner being positioned adjacent the bottom panel of the combustion chamber enclosure and in front of the light source opening in the bottom panel; a backlighting system at a bottom back portion of the combustion chamber enclosure, the backlighting system including a first light source adapted to project light upwardly through the light source opening into the combustion chamber enclosure, the first light source including: a light box maintained by the bottom panel, a light emitter disposed within the light box, and a lens over the light emitter, wherein the burner substantially obscures the first light source as viewed through the front of the combustion chamber enclosure; and a control system in electrical communication with the backlighting system, the control system configured to control operation of the backlighting system, wherein the controller is configured to modulate an intensity of the light provided by the backlighting system based on an intensity of a flame generated by the burner in the combustion chamber enclosure. 2. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the light emitter is a halogen light bulb. 3. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the lens is a color film. 4. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the lens is high temperature ceramic glass. 5. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the first light source is centrally located between the first and second sides of the combustion chamber enclosure and is adapted to shine light directly on the substantially vertical back wall of the combustion chamber enclosure, and further wherein the backlighting system further includes a second light source positioned toward the first side of the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to shine light directly on the first side of the combustion chamber enclosure and a third light source positioned toward the second side of the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to shine light directly on the second side of the combustion chamber enclosure. 6. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the light source is configured to withstand high temperature generated by the fireplace. 7. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the controller further controls operation of the burner, the controller being adapted to coordinate actuation of the backlighting system with actuation of the burner. 8. The fireplace of claim 7, further comprising a gas valve connected to the burner, the controller being configured to control actuation of the gas valve, wherein the controller coordinates increasing and decreasing gas flow to the burner with increasing and decreasing lighting from the backlighting system. 9. The fireplace of claim 1, further comprising a photocell module in communication with the controller, wherein the controller is adapted to turn the backlighting system on and off depending on an amount of light in the combustion chamber enclosure of the fireplace as sensed by the photocell module. 10. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the combustion chamber enclosure further comprises a transparent panel at the front of the combustion chamber enclosure. 11. The fireplace of claim 1, wherein the front of the combustion chamber enclosure is substantially open. 12. A fireplace comprising: a burner assembly adapted to combust a fuel, an igniter for igniting the fuel, and a burner for producing flames with the ignited fuel; an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels; an inner enclosure positioned within the outer enclosure and adapted to serve as a combustion chamber for the flames, the inner enclosure having a front adapted to allow viewing of the flames within the inner enclosure, and the inner enclosure including at least a back panel opposite the front of the inner enclosure and a lower panel extending from the back panel, where the burner is positioned within the inner enclosure at a position adjacent to and above the lower panel, and the lower panel has a light source opening located behind the burner; a backlighting system positioned under the lower panel, the backlighting system including a light source adapted to direct light upward through the light source opening in the lower panel and onto the back panel of the enclosure, the light source including a light box positioned within the light source opening such that the light box is flush with the lower panel and is substantially hidden from view by the burner of the burner assembly; a controller adapted to control an amount of lighting produced by the backlighting system to modify aesthetic lighting within the combustion; and a gas valve connected to the burner, the controller being configured to control actuation of the gas valve, wherein the controller coordinates increasing and decreasing gas flow to the burner with increasing and decreasing lighting from the backlighting system. 13. The fireplace of claim 12, further comprising a light bulb disposed in the light box. 14. The fireplace of claim 13, further comprising a glass lens over the light bulb. 15. The fireplace of claim 12, wherein the inner and outer enclosures form an air tight seal. 16. The fireplace of claim 12, wherein at least a portion of the back panel of the enclosure includes a brick design forming a plurality of ledges that are exposed to define a lattice structure, and further wherein the backlighting system is positioned to shine light on the lattice structure. 17. A method of providing backlighting for a fireplace, the method comprising: forming an outer enclosure defining a box-like structure; providing an inner enclosure adapted to serve as a combustion chamber within the outer enclosure, the inner enclosure having a front through which the combustion chamber is able to be viewed, the inner enclosure including at least a lower panel and a back panel extending substantially vertically from the lower panel, the lower panel having a rearwardly positioned light source opening; supporting a log set within the inner enclosure on the lower panel and in front of the light source opening; connecting a gas valve to the burner; providing a backlighting system by positioning a light emitter within a light box; hiding the backlighting system from being viewed through the front of the inner enclosure by positioning the light box behind and below the log set; directing light from the backlighting system upwardly through the light source opening in the lower panel such that the light shines directly upon the back panel of the inner enclosure; and connecting a controller to the gas valve and the burner, the controller coordinating increasing and decreasing gas flow to the burner with increasing and decreasing lighting from the backlighting system. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising covering the light emitter with a lens. 19. The method of claim 17, further comprising controlling whether flames are being generated in the fireplace using a controller, where the controller causes the backlighting system to be turned off when the fireplace is not generating flames. 20. A fireplace, comprising: an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels secured together to form a box-like structure, the outer enclosure having at least one heated air outlet for allowing air that has been heated within the outer enclosure to exit out from the outer enclosure and at least one vent outlet for venting exhaust air; a combustion chamber enclosure having a front allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, a back, a first side, and a second side, and being disposed within the outer enclosure, the combustion chamber including: a substantially vertical back wall opposite the front of the combustion chamber; and a bottom panel having a light source opening; a burner disposed within the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to generate a flame when connected to a source of fuel, the burner being positioned adjacent the bottom panel of the combustion chamber enclosure and in front of the light source opening in the bottom panel; a gas valve connected to the burner; a backlighting system at a bottom back portion of the combustion chamber enclosure, the backlighting system including a first light source adapted to project light upwardly through the light source opening into the combustion chamber enclosure, the first light source including: a light box maintained by the bottom panel, a light emitter disposed within the light box, and a lens over the light emitter, wherein the burner substantially obscures the first light source as viewed through the front of the combustion chamber enclosure; and a control system in electrical communication with the backlighting system, the control system configured to control operation of the backlighting system and the gas valve; wherein the controller is adapted to coordinate actuation of the backlighting system with actuation of the burner, and further wherein the controller coordinates increasing and decreasing gas flow to the burner with increasing and decreasing lighting from the backlighting system. 21. A fireplace, comprising: an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels secured together to form a box-like structure, the outer enclosure having at least one heated air outlet for allowing air that has been heated within the outer enclosure to exit out from the outer enclosure and at least one vent outlet for venting exhaust air; a combustion chamber enclosure having a front allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, a back, a first side, and a second side, and being disposed within the outer enclosure, the combustion chamber including: a substantially vertical back wall opposite the front of the combustion chamber; and a bottom panel having a light source opening; a burner disposed within the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to generate a flame when connected to a source of fuel, the burner being positioned adjacent the bottom panel of the combustion chamber enclosure and in front of the light source opening in the bottom panel; a backlighting system at a bottom back portion of the combustion chamber enclosure, the backlighting system including a first light source adapted to project light upwardly through the light source opening into the combustion chamber enclosure, the first light source including: a light box maintained by the bottom panel, a light emitter disposed within the light box, and a lens over the light emitter, wherein the burner substantially obscures the first light source as viewed through the front of the combustion chamber enclosure; a control system in electrical communication with the backlighting system, the control system configured to control operation of the backlighting system; and a photocell module in communication with the controller, wherein the controller is adapted to turn the backlighting system on and off depending on an amount of light in the combustion chamber enclosure of the fireplace as sensed by the photocell module. 22. A fireplace, comprising: an outer enclosure including a plurality of panels secured together to form a box-like structure, the outer enclosure having at least one heated air outlet for allowing air that has been heated within the outer enclosure to exit out from the outer enclosure and at least one vent outlet for venting exhaust air; a combustion chamber enclosure having a front allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, a back, a first side, and a second side, and being disposed within the outer enclosure, the combustion chamber including: a substantially vertical back wall opposite the front of the combustion chamber; and a bottom panel having a light source opening; a burner disposed within the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to generate a flame when connected to a source of fuel, the burner being positioned adjacent the bottom panel of the combustion chamber enclosure and in front of the light source opening in the bottom panel; a backlighting system at a bottom back portion of the combustion chamber enclosure, the backlighting system including a first light source adapted to project light upwardly through the light source opening into the combustion chamber enclosure, the first light source including: a light box maintained by the bottom panel, a light emitter disposed within the light box, and a lens over the light emitter, wherein the burner substantially obscures the first light source as viewed through the front of the combustion chamber enclosure; and a control system in electrical communication with the backlighting system, the control system configured to control operation of the backlighting system, wherein the first light source is centrally located between the first and second sides of the combustion chamber enclosure and is adapted to shine light directly on the substantially vertical back wall of the combustion chamber enclosure, and further wherein the backlighting system further includes a second light source positioned toward the first side of the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to shine light directly on the, first side of the combustion chamber enclosure and a third light source positioned toward the second side of the combustion chamber enclosure and adapted to shine light directly on the second side of the combustion chamber enclosure.