Chris Harrison

Your home interior decor is a fascinating extension of your self-expression when you think about it. Just as people see our clothes and hair, or the car we drive, and discover from that (or at least make certain assumptions from it!) about who we are and the kind of person we aspire to be, so it is with the style choices we make about our soft furnishings, ornaments, textures, layouts and colour schemes. 

Wall hung electric fires have changed the way we see electricity as a fuel for heating. In the past, the idea of an electric fire might evoke old-fashioned images of those lethal, glowing red bars of wound wire, emitting fierce heat from within a silver cage. It was effective, but it was hardly ambience. These days, the look and feel of an electric fire is completely different. Much closer to the real thing. And when you can have a screen that can be wall-mounted, it’s as easy to fit as a TV. Even easier!

You know you want a gas fire. You already have the fittings in place, or you’ve sourced someone trusted who is going to install it for you. Ok, then let’s run through the options so you can choose exactly the right appliance for your needs.

If you’re looking for convenience, flexibility, solid economical options, and a snug and cosy place to curl up and watch Netflix this autumn, you can’t go far wrong with a nice new electric fire. They come in all shapes and sizes, a wide range of designs and styles. Log burners, stoves, real flame, or handy fan heater, plug it in, switch it on, and you’re good to go. Here’s our buyer’s guide to electric fires.

You know it’s a gas fire you want, so the only question is, which gas fire should you go for? Whether inset, flueless, traditional, or contemporary, there’s a very wide range of appliances to choose from, and you’ll want to exactly the get right model for your living space. Here, we’ll talk you through some of your options.