Scandinavian interiors combine neutral colors, minimalist design, and hygge elements to create inviting spaces centered around efficient, stylish fireplaces. Living Fires offers a range of options for achieving this aesthetic.
Tag Archives: edinburgh
The Benefits of Installing a Stove in Your Home This Winter
A stove transforms winter from a burden into a cosy delight, offering energy savings, aesthetic appeal, better heat distribution, eco-friendly options, and health benefits for a welcoming home.
How to Style Your Fireplace for a Cosy Winter in Scotland
Embrace the Scottish winter by transforming your fireplace into a cosy sanctuary with seasonal décor, soft furnishings, stylish accessories, layered lighting, and thoughtful furniture arrangement for warmth and ambience.
Exploring Historical Fireplaces in Fife and Edinburgh
From grand castles to traditional cottages, fireplaces have long been at the heart of Scottish homes. More than just a source of heat, they were a symbol of comfort, status, and craftsmanship. In Fife and Edinburgh, you can still find extraordinary examples of historical fireplaces, each telling a story about the people who used themContinue reading “Exploring Historical Fireplaces in Fife and Edinburgh”
How to Burn Wood Responsibly: A Guide to Sustainable Heating
Wood-burning stoves in Scotland require responsible burning and proper wood selection to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Living Fires offers guidance on eco-friendly options and compliance with local regulations.
Fireplace and Stove Trends for Autumn/Winter 2025: What’s Hot Right Now
As autumn/winter 2025 approaches, fireplace trends emphasise minimalist designs, eco-friendly options, tactile materials, smart technology, and bold colours. Consumers favour high-efficiency, low-maintenance models that enhance aesthetics while providing warmth and functionality.
A Beginner’s Guide to Wood-Burning Stoves: What You Need to Know
Wood-burning stoves combine style and practicality, offering efficient heating through controlled combustion. Proper use, maintenance, and fuel selection are crucial for performance, especially in Smoke Control Areas in Scotland.
Colour Schemes and Design Tips to Complement Your Fireplace
Transform your fireplace into a room’s focal point with strategic styling. Use contrasting paint colors, create accent walls, and arrange furniture to highlight the fire. Seasonal decor changes and smart lighting can elevate the space, ensuring your fire shines year-round.
Essential Fireplace Terminology Explained
This content provides an overview of essential terminology related to fireplaces and heating solutions, including gas fires, electric fires, and wood-burning stoves. It covers various technical terms such as chimney types, components, safety measures, and regulations, aimed at helping consumers make informed decisions about home heating options.
Eco-Friendly Heating: The Benefits of Clean-Burning Stoves
Looking for a greener way to heat your home? Discover how clean-burning stove technology offers high efficiency, lower emissions, and big savings on your heating bills. In this blog, we explain how airwash and secondary combustion work, what it means for the environment, and highlight the top eco-friendly stoves available now, all while staying compliant with Scottish environmental standards like the Clean Air Act.
Living Fires 