Snuggle Up Around a Log-burner

The clocks have gone back, the dark nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping. Is now the time to batten down the hatches and think about snuggling up in front of a nice log burning fire?

The requirement for a log burning stove is often near the top of the list from clients who are looking to alter or extend their property to create an open plan living space or add a snug to their home. The trend for woodburners and multi-fuel stoves is strong and the many traditional and contemporary design styles are adding to their popularity. But where do you start to find your perfect stove? There are designs to suit all kinds of interiors and if you are contemplating buying a stove, then it pays to do your homework. There are a lot of well-established manufacturers, both British and Scandinavian, producing good quality, well made, efficient stoves - but there are also a lot of cheap imports that are not made to the same standards and can be very inefficient and of a poor quality. As a general rule, a good quality stove will cost about £2,500 to £3,500 including fitting. Although this cost can go up or down, depending on the size of stove required and the ease of fitting. More often than not, you will not require the stove to provide the primary heat for your house. Hopefully your house will have an efficient heating system, so what you are looking for is a stove that will look good and provide that soft mesmerising feeling that you only get from a real fire. My advice would therefore be to pop down to one of the very good stove companies that we have in Beverley. I use Old Flames of Beverley but there are others who will also give good advice.

And for those who don’t want the bother of a real fire, there are also some great gas and electric imitations that look just as good!