What’s your New Year’s resolution? If it’s to upgrade your fireplace this year, then you’re in the right place! From increasing the value of your home, to significantly improving the efficiency of your home heating, there are many benefits to upgrading your fireplace. So, if you want to find the best fireplace package for your […]

You can receive a FREE LED Mood Lighting Kit to accompany your Arteon fire from Elgin & Hall! Available in 3 different sizes, the Arteon 1000, Arteon 1250 and Arteon 1500 delivers 1, 2 or 3 sided glass fireplace bliss, which you can customise yourself… The Arteon range is absolutely perfect for Media Wall installation […]

Is a fireplace really a proper fireplace without a surround? For many people the answer is no. If you want to create a fireplace that has presence and acts as the focal point for your room, you need a fireplace surround. So, if you’re considering buying a fireplace surround, what are your options? What are […]

As we head into winter it’s natural to think about how you can best heat your home. No one likes being chilly after all. But then again, no one likes huge fuel bills either. With gas bills set to rise considerably, there’s never been a better time to choose an electric fireplace. But, what kind […]

There are few things as relaxing and evocative as watching a real fire flicker away. That mix of cosy warmth and beautiful flames guarantees to make even the chilliest day snug and comfortable. The new collection of Rayburn Stratus™ electric fires has been designed to emulate the restful appeal of a real fire. Offering the […]

The leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping. With autumn and winter approaching, now is the time to get your fireplace up and running. If you want to make sure that your fireplace will perform at its best over the months ahead, read our 14 tips to getting your fireplace ready for autumn and […]

If you’re looking to improve or upgrade your fireplace, one of the most important things you’ll need to work out is how efficient your chosen fireplace or appliance is. To help you do this, Direct Fireplaces has created a complete guide to calculating the efficiency of a fire.  Why should you figure out the efficiency […]

Fire baskets (also known as fire grates) are a simple, effective way of making your open fireplace both more efficient and safer. Typically situated within the base of masonry fireplaces, fire baskets should be considered an essential part of any wood burning fireplace. So, what do you need to know when buying a fire basket? […]

While manually controlled fires served us excellently for many, many years - it now seems so old fashioned to function fires in this way. In the age of smart technology, even their remote control counterparts seem slightly outdated. Constantly developing fireplace technology means that more power, and convenience, is being put into the hands of […]

Smartphones, smart TVs, even smart fridges. Yes, it seems like everything is turning ‘smart’ these days and now fireplaces are getting in on the act too! If you’ve ever wondered if you can control your fireplace using a smartphone, you’ll find the answer below. Keep reading to find out more about smartphone-controlled fireplaces.  Smart Fireplace […]