fireplaces

Key Takeaways: Gas Fire vs Central Heating In most UK homes, a gas fire is cheaper to run than central heating when you only need to heat one room. However, central heating is more efficient for warming the whole house. The right choice depends on your usage habits, home insulation, and energy costs. With energy […]

A new fireplace can be expensive and working out the final cost can sometimes be a difficult task. It involves much more than choosing the fireplace you like the look of, you need to consider the surround, hearth, carbon monoxide detector and your chimney – all before installation and labour costs are factored in. You […]

A fireplace is the centrepiece of a room, providing heat and a space to place trinkets or photos. It’s also a popular DIY object for painting. There are numerous reasons to paint a fireplace. One may be that you’ve moved home and an old or tired-looking fireplace prevents the room’s decor from coming together. Related: […]

A fireplace can keep your home cosy and warm over the cold winter months – but from an interior design perspective, they do so much more, from adding old-fashioned charm to a contemporary twist. Whatever your taste, there are plenty of stylish fireplace designs to choose from. Don’t believe us? Here are six inspiring living […]

Having an adequate chimney for your fireplace plays a vital role in the success of a good burning fire. A chimney has two primary functions – first, to carry undesirable combustion, also known as smoke, out of the house and second, to provide the draft that feeds air to the fire to keep it burning. […]