Halloween is a key event in the winter calendar and so we had a bit of fun in our Middleton showroom and dressed a few of our fires for the season. We’ve also pulled together some great ideas for Halloween decorations and we hope this blog about decorating your fire for Halloween inspires you.
With electric fires becoming increasingly popular due to their ease of installation, convenience and the ability to provide an lovely, ambient effect without the need to provide heat, new exciting designs are being released with authentic flame effects and the latest technology. A range that is guaranteed to become a huge success is the Ultiflame VR by Celsi Fires. Available as standard 16" inset electric fires, wall-mounted inset fires and a beautiful selection of free-standing electric fireplace suites, all versions boast a truly spectacular 'virtual reality' effect of rising flames above a bed of glowing crystal embers.
As autumn/winter sets in we are going to get warm and cosy at home and what better way to do this than with a real, wood or coal fire? However, you must ensure that your fire is prepared and safe to use in the winter months and that means having your chimney swept. This guide will help you check that your fire and your property are ready to enjoy the benefits that come with real flames.
Marketed as the most realistic fire ever produced by Gazco, the spectacular Reflex 75T gas fire needs to be seen to believed that this is not a real log fire! A huge non-reflective glass panel sits in front of an incredibly authentic log fuel effect. A state-of-the-art multi-burner gas fire produces a mesmerising flame which can be adjusted to your ideal setting whilst an innovative LED lighting effect beneath the fire bed can be used to accentuate the flames or even used to create a warming glow without the gas fire on at all! Capable of providing heat for the largest of rooms, the Reflex 75T has a incredible high output of 8.6kW combined with excellent efficiency.
Hugely popular, the Gazco Studio range of modern gas fires are offered in a variety of sizes and suitable for homes with or without a chimney. A great feature on the Studio fires is the extensive options allowing you to tailor the fire to your exact requirements making it perfect for your individual style. Both glass-fronted conventional flue and balanced flue versions have recently been improved and are now available with a choice of three fuel effects; realistic Logs, bleached Driftwood or a modern Pebble & Stone combination plus your choice of black Reeded, Black Glass or Vermiculite interior linings.
Mendip Stoves are renown for their extensive range of high quality wood burning and multi-fuel stoves which are designed especially for the UK market. With a long history of making cutting-edge products, their latest addition to the range is the superb Woodland stove which boasts multi-fuel capability and is one of the largest 5kW stoves on the market giving you a beautiful view of the flames. The Mendip Woodland stove won best stove under 5kW at the Hearth and Home Awards in 2016 and £10 of every sale of this stove goes to the Woodland Trust for planting native trees in the UK.
Brand new for 2017, Celsi have released a version of their popular Famonik electric fire with a distinctive glass mirror fascia that benefits from simple installation allowing you to easily add a striking focal point to virtually any room in your home. Featuring a LED flame effect with four settings, this innovative fire will create a cosy atmosphere in homes with or without a chimney and allows you to enjoy the authentic flame effect without the need to use the heater function. Supplied with a remote control for ease of use and an attractive coal and log fuel bed.
Following on from the huge success of the Rochester 7, Flavel have introduced the Rochester 5 multi-fuel stove that combines classical looks with the latest in highly efficient heating. Capable of burning either wood or a variety of solid fuels, the Rochester 5 is ideally suited to standard sized rooms and will provide a charming feature in addition to creating a lovely, warm home! Featuring a heavy duty steel body combined with air-tight cast iron door plus decorative cast plinth and top plate. The design lends itself to most interior styles and you have the option of a black or polished silver bottom door detail.
A real stove will bring any home to life! A charming feature that will become that centrepiece of your living room which will also provide glorious heat and warmth throughout your home. However, choosing the right stove to suit your needs is very important and burning the wrong type of fuel can cause issues in the operation of your stove. Whilst a dedicated wood burning stove will be the preferred choice for many, other homeowners want the option of burning solid fuels which usually allow longer periods in between refuelling. This information should help ensure you choose the best model of stove for your needs.
Everyone loves a fireplace and whilst many new homes are built without them, surveys reveal that most buyers would be happy to pay more for a property if it had one. Not only do they turn a house into a home, a stunning feature fireplace can also be a highly efficient heating source for your home offering an alternative solution to using your main central heating system. Whether you prefer the instant heat and controllability of a high efficiency gas fire or the charm and heating performance that a wood burning stove offers, fitting a fireplace in your home is a wise investment!
What was once a standard fixture in homes, the chimney breast is now a rare thing to find in newly built properties. Many home builders are not providing any form of chimney or flue during construction and believe that a central heating system will provide ample heating. Whilst this may be true to some extent, it does not take into account that every home requires a focal point, especially in the main living area and a fireplace not only provides a charming, ambience feature, it can also act as a highly efficient way to heat the room you spend the majority of your time in rather that being required to heat the throughout house.
We are extremely proud to become the areas exclusive Chesney stove dealer and we will be displaying most of their their stunning stove designs in our showroom in Middleton, Manchester.
Whether you're looking for a timeless, classic design such as the Chesneys Beaumont or prefer modern, clean lines as featured on the Chesneys Shoreditch, all displays will be 'live' so you can see your favourite Chesney's stove efficiently burning in all it's glory!
As one of the UK's leading manufacturer of electric fires and fireplace suites, Flamerite Fires have announced that from 21st March 2016 all their products will now feature energy saving LED bulbs as standard. LED models boast an extended life span of approximately 40,000 hours with a 2 year warranty.
LED bulbs also have a much lower running cost compared to standard candle bulbs meaning you can enjoy the realistic flame pattern on any Flamerite Fire without worrying about running costs!
A brand new, exciting range of marble fireplaces and electric fireplace suites sold exclusively through a small number of selected dealers. The 'Plus' range from Be Modern combine their vast knowledge and superior manufacturing process to create a fabulous range of designs that will look fantastic fitted at the heart of your home.
All models in the Be Modern 'Plus' range use the very best materials and are proudly 'Made in England'!
Requiring no chimney or flue, the stunning new collection of 'Radiance' electric fires from Gazco include hang-on-the-wall and inset models perfect for adding instant impact into almost any room in your home. Incorporating the very latest LED technology with advanced, colour changing flame pattern and choice of contemporary fuel effects.
The perfect style solution for lounges, dining rooms, extensions, conservatories and even bedrooms! The Gazco Radiance range take electric fires to the next level.
