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If you like the idea of coming home to the cosy ambience of a real fire an option for your home could be a balanced flue gas stove. When it comes to fitting a wood burner there is usually a fair amount of work involved in knocking out the fireplace opening for the heater and installing the flue. A wood burner is a great option but there are lots of other potentially more convenient options including balanced flue fires, electric fireplaces and flueless gas stoves. In this guide, we’ll cover everything that you’ll need to know about buying a balanced flue gas stove and why they are such a great heating solution.

There is nothing quite like the sense of warmth and comfort created by a flickering fire, but open flame can bring with it concerns about safety, maintenance and cost. This is where an electric fire from Dimplex becomes a very attractive option. In this article we’ll guide you through all your electric fire choices and explain how an electric flame can provide the same warmth and comfort as the real thing, but without the worries.

Double sided log burners have been around for some time and are very different from standard wood burners. In this article, we hope to show you why a double-sided stove might be a fantastic investment for your home and how versatile they can be as a heat source.

If you love the cosy ambience of a real wood-burning fire but prefer the convenience and cleanliness of gas, then you're in luck. Gas fires have come a long way in replicating the look and feel of a genuine fire, with real dancing flames and glowing embers from the realistic log effect fuel bed. Explore our collection of gas fires and stoves that will add warmth and charm to your home without the hassle of burning or storing wood.

Double door log burners have been around for a long time, their traditional appeal has not been diminished and in this article, we’ll explain why they are becoming increasingly popular.

Christmas Traditions Around the Fireplace

As the holiday season approaches full swing here in the UK, you might be getting curious about the different Christmas traditions found across the globe. From the quaint living rooms of Germany to the sunny beaches of South Africa, each country has its unique customs and ways to celebrate at Christmas time.
In this article we’ll explore five global festive celebrations, offering a glimpse into the cultural differences that set these traditions apart from the familiar Yuletide scenes of the UK. Prepare to be enchanted as we embark on a joyful adventure around the world, celebrating the magic of Christmas in its many vibrant forms.

Are you looking to enhance your fireplace or wood burner set-up? You may wish to consider a fireplace beam or floating surround. Fireplaces have traditionally always included a mantle, a surround and a hearth so a floating beam is an affordable alternative that can amplify your living space into something more cosy and rustic. 

Looking for some inspiration on how to decorate your fireplace at Christmas? As a focal point of the living room, there are endless possibilities on what you can do to make your living space shine. In this article, we give some ideas that you can take away and use.

Many homeowners choose to install a log burner because they create a cosy and inviting space in the home, others are more practical and buy for the energy-saving benefits! If you're thinking about adding a wood burner to your home, you may be wondering if it will add value to your property. There are several reasons why a wood burner can potentially increase the value of your home, in addition to providing warmth and ambience and here’s why!

Whether you’re feeling compelled to gain energy independence, replace an old (less efficient) stove or you simply cannot live another year without a beautiful, cosy wood-burning stove in your home, British designed Hunter Stoves should be a serious contender.