A fireplace serves as a vital gathering point in homes, enhancing interior aesthetics. For a rustic feel, opt for natural textures and traditional stoves. Modern spaces benefit from sleek, minimalist designs. Traditional homes shine with period-specific elements. Additionally, color coordination and thoughtful accessories elevate the overall ambiance, ensuring harmony in style.
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How to Style with Florals and Bold Colours: Fresh, Uplifting & Timeless
Discover how to style your home with floral prints and bold colours. Get top tips on creating a timeless, uplifting space with rugs, fabrics and painted woodwork. Perfect inspiration for stove-friendly interiors.
Transforming Your Fireplace into a Summer Focal Point
Freshen up your fireplace for summer with creative styling tips, paint ideas, and decor inspiration from the experts at Living Fires.
A Guide to Knowing the Parts of Your Wood-Burning Stove: For New Stove Owners
Investing in a wood-burning stove enhances the warmth and charm of your home. Knowing the functions of its key components, such as the firebox for burning wood, the baffle for heat efficiency, and air vents for airflow control, will help you get the most from your appliance. Regular maintenance of the flue, stove door, ash pan, and damper is essential for safe, effective operation and optimal heating performance.
Bringing Warmth and Style to Scottish Homes Since 1991
Living Fires is an independent business in Scotland, established in 1991, specialising in designing and installing fireplaces. They provide comprehensive services from planning to installation, ensuring a seamless experience. With two showrooms and over thirty years of expertise, they offer a wide range of high-quality fireplaces, enhancing homes with warmth and elegance.
Understanding Hearth and Bench Options for Wood Burning Stoves
You have many mounting options for your new stove, including pedestals, benches, and clear glass stands. Hearths are essential for safety, while steel benches offer a dramatic alternative.
No Chimney, No Problem: Choosing the Right Fire for Your Home
Modern homes without chimneys can still enjoy fireplaces and stoves through gas and electric options, offering warmth, charm, and various designs with straightforward installations for comfort and ambiance.
Understanding Stove Fans: A Guide for Wood-Burning Stove Owners
Stove fans enhance heat distribution from wood-burning stoves, improving efficiency and comfort. They are easy to install, require no power, and are ideal for smaller rooms and cabins.
Flexible Spaces for a Better Work-Life Balance
Lockdown has transformed home design, highlighting the need for flexible working spaces. Many now work from home, requiring multifunctional areas that balance work and personal life, while prioritising energy efficiency and creative storage solutions.
It’s a Fairisle Christmas
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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