A fireplace mantel display requires balance and proportion, offering a chance to showcase personal style. Options include candles, plants, vases, seasonal decor, sculptures, books, personal collections, and family photos. These items can introduce warmth, nature, and personal touches into the living space, creating a captivating display of individuality and style.
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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.
Keeping the Hearth Merry and Safe: Fireside Safety Tips for the Festive Season
The festive season brings with it the warmth of family gatherings, cosy fireplaces, and the magic of holiday decorations. As we deck the halls and set the scene for a joyful celebration, it’s crucial to keep safety in mind, especially around the fireplace. After all, we wouldn’t want Santa’s name changing to “Krisp Kringle” dueContinue reading “Keeping the Hearth Merry and Safe: Fireside Safety Tips for the Festive Season”
How to Recycle Your Old Fireplace
We’re frequently asked, ‘How do I recycle or dispose of my old fireplace?’. So, we’ve popped together a few ideas to help inspire you and save these often beautiful items, from ending up in the landfill. Whether you’re completely dismantling the entire fireplace and surround, getting rid of an old fire appliance or removing anContinue reading “How to Recycle Your Old Fireplace”
Now That’s What I Call Music – Fire Pit Hits 22
One of the best parts of any night round a fire is getting warm whilst roasting s’mores and singing some good ole campfire classics! Although it’s impossible to know who sang the first campfire song, singing songs together around a fire in the great outdoors has been a beloved tradition for centuries. It’s an age-oldContinue reading “Now That’s What I Call Music – Fire Pit Hits 22”
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?”
5 Top Tips For Hanging Mirrors Above Fireplaces
For many homeowners, the fireplace is often one of the epicentres of the home where they spend a lot of time. The idea of hanging a mirror above it is to enhance the positive features. We’ve put together 5 top tips to help you choose and hang your mirror (s) in the most effective wayContinue reading “5 Top Tips For Hanging Mirrors Above Fireplaces”
Wood Slats, What’s That?
Tambour panels, wood cladding and the wood slat trend, what’s it all about and why is everyone talking about it? Say hello to the latest interior design trend making waves, timber panels and slatted wood accents. Delivering a subtle texture to walls in homes this trend has finally made its way from commercial to residentialContinue reading “Wood Slats, What’s That?”
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”
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