Chestnuts roasting on an open fire aren’t just the lyrics to the Christmas Song, made famous by the great Nat King Cole. They’re also a fantastic treat to make during the holiday season! Not only will they fill your home with an incredible aroma, but the actual chestnuts are fairly delicious. Roasting Chestnuts over an openContinue reading “How to Roast Chestnuts on an Open Fire”
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Relighting Your Fire For The first Time This Autumn
Unfortunately, the summer is over, but Autumn brings a frisson of excitement when it gets cold enough to bring up the question “shall we light the fire?”. If you have a fire or stove you will be well aware of this wonderful consolation for the summer going. Already people are chatting about it at theContinue reading “Relighting Your Fire For The first Time This Autumn”
Let’s Get Cosy
How to Achieve that Hygee State in Your Home. If you’re passionate about making your house a cosy home, we’re almost certain you’ll have heard of ‘hygge’. In this blog, we’re looking at the Danish concept and how you can bring it into your life by making simple changes to your home environment. WHAT ISContinue reading “Let’s Get Cosy”
Including a Stove or Fire in Kitchen Renovations
A new stove or fire ignites life into any room, but we’re often asked if they’re a suitable addition to a kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of most homes, installing a stove or fire here represents a logical decision. Families and friends often congregate in the kitchen to socialise and relax; welcoming people toContinue reading “Including a Stove or Fire in Kitchen Renovations”
How to Incorporate a Fireplace into a Small Living Room
When a fireplace or stove is running optimally, it will go a long way toward offsetting highwinter heating bills. With such a huge variety of fireplaces designed for smaller spaces, noweveryone can enjoy the luxury, warmth and money-savings that you can only get with abeautiful fireplace. There’s something about a lit fire in a home thatContinue reading “How to Incorporate a Fireplace into a Small Living Room”
OPENING UP AN ORIGINAL FIREPLACE
If you’ve been lucky enough to discover a bricked up or covered fireplace in your home, and you’re looking at opening up to develop the space, you’ll most likely be looking for some top tips on how to do this successfully. In this guide we cover everything from the mess expected to the range ofContinue reading “OPENING UP AN ORIGINAL FIREPLACE”
NO CHIMNEY? NO PROBLEM!
In this article, we look at how to choose a fire for you home if you don’t have an existing chimney. There’s a whole range of modern stoves and fireplaces that will turn the heat up in your home without requiring a full-scale renovation. If you don’t have a chimney and want to know whatContinue reading “NO CHIMNEY? NO PROBLEM!”
Making the Most of Your Fireplace in Summer.
In winter, your fire is in constant use, but in summer, it can feel a bit redundant. If you have a fireplace it’s probably the focal point of the room, with your furniture arranged to face it. And while a roaring fire in the colder months provides curl-up comfort and welcome ambiance, what do youContinue reading “Making the Most of Your Fireplace in Summer.”
Fireplace Styling
Looking to refresh the styling around your fireplace and wondering what’s on trend this year? We’ll give you a hint, it’s all about you and anything goes! 2019 saw fireplaces getting the spotlight they deserve from interior designers, placing extra emphasis on integrating beautiful and functional fires as the center of the home. This themeContinue reading “Fireplace Styling”
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