Winter is right around the corner, cosy nights sitting round the fireplace are not far away. The fireplace is a key element of your home. With our years of experience in the industry, we know just how important the fireplace is to your home space. Here’s a few reasons why the fireplace is so important:

-A Focal Point of the Room 

One of the major benefits a fireplace can bring to your home is the fact it will always act as the focal point of the room. No matter what room you choose to install your fireplace in, you can rest assured that it will always make a significant impact on anyone who visits your home. When redesigning, you should focus on your fireplace early on in the process. With the fireplace acting as the focal point of your room, you simply cannot afford to decorate your room first and install the fireplace as an afterthought, as you will likely end up with a disjointed aesthetic in your room.  

-Environmentally Friendly and Cost Effective 

Unlike fossil fuels, wood is a sustainable resource. Of all the energy sources you can use to heat your home, wood-burning appliances are the only ones which leave no carbon footprint. Fireplaces have been growing in popularity as electricity costs get higher. Capable of efficiently heating a room, fireplaces are ideal for those among us who are looking to get away from using central heating to heat the whole house. You could stand to save a significant amount of money on your heating bills, especially if you choose to install an electric fireplace into your home, which is proven to be an extremely cost-effective way of heating your home. 

-Low Maintenance 

Some people assume that wood-burning fireplaces require a lot of work and time to maintain, but this isn’t necessarily true. Aside from shoveling and disposing of ash at the bottom of the firebox, that’s pretty much the only maintenance they require. After building a fire in your wood-burning fireplace, wait until the ashes have fully cooled (usually takes about two to three days). Once cooled, scoop the ashes with a shovel and dispose of them. A quick and easy task which will have your fireplace ready to go. 

We are proud suppliers of fireplaces and stoves which are renowned for their elegance and simplicity that compliment the surrounding furnishings, fabric and decor. Winter is the time for cosying up beside the fire with some hot chocolate and with the beautiful brands we carry it would be rude not to!