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Who can resist the look and feel of a genuine marble fireplace? Marble as a natural stone is a striking and popular look for any hearth or surround. But in order to keep it at its best, you do have to bear in mind a few pointers about care and attention of this kind of surface. Here are some of the most important factors you’ll want to think about with marble.

Accessories might sound to you like something that belongs on the catwalk or at a dinner table rather than on a heating appliance, but if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to treat your fireplace to those all-important finishing touches by getting the accessories and parts your hearth needs. And it’s not just about creating something nice to look at. Fireplace parts can have serious practical functions too.

Dressing your fireplace is a quick and easy way to refresh the decor in your room. It can turn a tired living space into something fresh, vibrant and aspirational with relatively little hard work. Use a little imagination and you can create a feature fireplace out of a fire you thought you needed to try and hide. Here are some popular ideas for giving your fireplace that cosy and rejuvenated look.

If you’re contemplating a house move in the near future, you may well be wondering what you’re going to do with your existing fireplace. Perhaps the one you currently in your home is a design you’re really happy with, and so you’re looking into whether it’s possible to get one just like it when you’re in your new place. Well, it’s worth knowing that depending on the model of fire you currently have and the fuel you use, you may well have the potential of taking it with you.

Looking for a new fireplace? You might have decided against an open solid-fuel fire if you’re looking for something without the hassle. But if you still like that traditional look, how about having a stove? They don’t have to burn solid fuel, you can have a stove that’s fuelled by electricity or gas, and many people who pass through your home probably won’t notice it’s not the real thing. 

How safe is your fireplace? If you’re in need of some safety tips to ensure you have all the advantages of a fireplace with minimal risk, here are some pointers for electric, wood and gas fires. Each has its own requirements for maintenance and upkeep, and for ensuring that your family and friends stay safe as well as cosy.

Modern electric fires come in a variety of looks, but log effect electric fires are especially popular. It’s not surprising. They look and feel almost like the real thing, but it's the convenience factor that makes it perfect. 

When you’re looking for a new electric fire, you’ll probably find there’s more choice on the market than you realise. Electric fires come in all shapes and sizes, and wall mounted electric fires have further increased the scope of what you can achieve with your interior home decor. So let’s have a look at the different types of electric fires, and how to tell the difference between them.

Got yourself a new gas fireplace? Stop right there. For a start, le'ts just take a moment to enjoy the feeling of transformation you've made to your home and the many happy events that will take place around this new hub of the house. But there is another reason to pause for a second. You'll want to run a very first cycle to burn off the residue of the manufacturing process and get rid of those industrial odours that happen with ovens and cookers and all kinds of appliances. It's not a big thing. We'll walk you through it. 

It's not just the initial outlay you have to consider when you're buying a new appliance. There are also the running costs too and not forgetting the installation. Also, everyone is better educated about environmental costs these days. That's why when it comes to buying a fireplace, you'll be wanting to know you're making a wise and responsible choice that doesn't offset the benefits of creating a warm and lovely space for your family's everyday life. So let's look at gas fires. Do they have hidden costs we should be aware of?