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Solid Fuel vs Electric vs Gas Fireplaces Is there anything better than a roaring fire on a cold, dark night? Since the dawn of time, people have huddled around the warming glow of crackling flames - and the appeal has been undiminished by the advent of central heating. A recent study by Christopher Dana Lynn, an […]

When it’s cold, dark and probably raining outside, is there anything better than curling up in front of a roaring fire? We may be biased, but we don’t think there is. As the festive season approaches, the everyday mantelpiece and fire surround comes into its own becoming the most prominent feature of any living room. […]

When you think of fireplaces and fireplace surrounds, you might think of traditional cast iron grates and period designs. But fireplaces don’t have to be old-fashioned – indeed, a contemporary fireplace design can be the icing on the cake for any modern living room. Still not convinced? To demonstrate just how versatile a fireplace can […]

Spring has officially sprung – but that’s no reason to forget you have a fireplace. After all, every unused fireplace represents a unique interior design opportunity. So, with summer just around the corner, we thought we’d treat you to a blog post packed full of beautiful empty fireplace ideas to keep your fireplace looking its […]

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items. In the UK, distributors including retailers must provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge. As a responsible retailer, we have […]

One of the most appealing and practical type of fireplaces today are limestone fireplaces thanks primarily to the wide variety in colours and sizes, as well as it having better resistance than other types of materials. In this article we take a closer look at why limestone is such a popular choice of fireplace material […]

Nothing helps beat the winter blues quite like a roaring fire. At the same time, fireplaces create a striking focal point for any living space, no matter what the weather or season. If you’re thinking about updating your fireplace look for 2017, you’ve probably realised there’s a dizzying array of styles and colour schemes you […]

Direct Fireplaces is pleased to announce we have the new range of Be Modern gas fires available now. This range comprises of five fire units and a host of matching trims, canopies and handles in a choice of finishes and materials. New Be Modern Models Alcazar Radiant Slimline Gas Fire The Alcazar open fronted gas […]