How to Create a Scandinavian-Inspired Fireplace Look

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Fire Safety Tips

The weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful…but only when you know it’s safe. As the nights draw in and we fill our homes with warmth, lighting candles and fires, it’s wise to remember the dangers of a live flame. Christmas is one of the most dangerous times of year for houseContinue reading “Christmas Fire Safety Tips”

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”

3 Top Tips to Start Choosing The Right Fire For Your Home

Finding the right fireplace for your home can often be a challenge. There are so many different types of fires and stoves, not to mention the wide range of style options. How will you ever be able to choose? When it comes to choosing the right fireplace, you need to think about space, interior designContinue reading “3 Top Tips to Start Choosing The Right Fire For Your Home”