The blog highlights the Fair Isle pattern’s revival in interior design, showcasing its Scottish heritage and offering affordable ways to incorporate it into festive decor through throws, cushions, table linens, and DIY projects.
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Understanding Clean Air Data for Wood-Burning Stoves
Media oversimplification often labels all wood-burning stoves negatively, neglecting distinctions among types. Recent data shows emissions from modern Ecodesign stoves are significantly lower than older models and other sources, emphasizing informed stove choices.
How Much Wood Does a Wood-Burning Stove Burn?
A wood-burning stove’s wood consumption depends on stove size, efficiency, wood type, usage patterns, weather, airflow, and maintenance. Understanding these factors maximizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Understanding the New Legislation on Solid Fuel Stoves and Gas Boilers: What You Need to Know
Starting April 1, 2024, there is new legislation regarding installing solid fuel stoves and gas boilers as primary heating systems in newly built homes. Existing homes are unaffected. Emergency heating exceptions are allowed. The aim is to reduce emissions and promote sustainable heating solutions.
Gas Stoves vs. Wood-burning Stoves – It’s a Hot Debate!
Choosing between a gas stove and a wood-burning stove hinges on lifestyle, heating needs, and personal preference. Gas stoves offer instant heat, versatility, and clean operation but have lower output and environmental concerns. Wood-burning stoves provide efficient heating, diverse designs, but require more effort and may have higher operating costs.
Help! I don’t have a log store!
Great organisation and storage are key to making your home flow more efficiently. One item that is worth its weight in gold is a log holder or storage area. In Norway, woodpiles – called holz hausen, are something of an art form, built up and displayed in homes and gardens with pride. However, if notContinue reading “Help! I don’t have a log store!”
What Should I Hang Over my Fireplace?
When it comes to decorating, one of the most important decisions you will make is what to hang above your fireplace. There are so many options it can be difficult to chose just one! Fireplaces are often the focal points of the rooms they reside in and this includes the space above them. It’s importantContinue reading “What Should I Hang Over my Fireplace?”
2021 Christmas Décor Trends
We say it every year, but we can’t quite believe that we’re starting to think about Christmas already! However, after the disappointment of 2020’s festive season, we’re only too happy to look ahead, towards what will hopefully be a more ‘normal’ December, with more family members gathered around the tree and fewer seasonal Zoom parties. We’ve scolledContinue reading “2021 Christmas Décor Trends”
5 Creative Locations for Electric Fires and Stoves
We all know that electric fires and stoves are one of the most versatile fire options available and that they can be safely installed almost anywhere you require localised heat. Our range of electric fires and stoves don’t need to be installed in lounges or sitting rooms, they can be placed in many areas ofContinue reading “5 Creative Locations for Electric Fires and Stoves”
The Onyx Avanti Milazzo Suite
The Oynx Avanti Milazzo Suite is an electric fire with elegant design options. The high quality, steel Milazzo Suite is designed to complement the Avanti 110RW giving you a range of options to effortlessly create your dream fireplace. Designing Your Milazzo Fixing flat against a wall for quick and easy installation the Milazzo’s modular designContinue reading “The Onyx Avanti Milazzo Suite”
Living Fires 