There’s nothing more comforting than a real flame glowing from your fire. When a long day is over, being welcomed by the relaxing, warming, and homely wood burning stove makes you feel at ease and tranquillity almost instantly; it’s fair to say that a wood burning stove can turn a house into a home.
Adding cosiness and warmth to any space, this humble piece transforms your house into the real meaning of a living space – creating a stylish space for the whole family to enjoy. Here we take a look at some real-life examples and what difference the simple addition of a wood burning stove can make.
“The home should be the treasure chest of living.”
Le Corbusier Architect, Designer and Writer 1887-1965
Style Statement
Not only do you want a home to feel like a place you are excited to retreat to after time away, you want it to reflect whoever is living there, and there’s no doubt that a wood burning stove has plenty of character and brings life into any house.
Whether you’re a home owner or trying to spruce up the décor of a business, the traditional styling of a wood burning stove can completely transform a space into a design marvel.
“Even in a relatively contemporary house I would still favour a traditional style,” I’ve got three stoves in my own house, which sounds very decadent, but two of them are tiny. Then we’ve got a huge one in our barn conversion which heats the whole ground floor.
Emma Sims Hilditch– Interior Designer
More Money, Less Problems
In the face of escalating fuel bills, the cosy solution of a wood burning stove can help. A home is certainly much more relaxed and stress-free when the bills aren’t a worry.
Not only can a wood burning stove save you money on your energy bills, it can significantly decrease your bills over time and looks fantastic while doing so.
Interviewed by This Is Money, Alex and Cheryl Raey have four wood burners and buy fuel in bulk, paying about £500 a year and say the stoves pay for themselves after 5 years.
“We’ve got a big house and the stoves heat every room. If we didn’t have woodburners our energy bill would be about £3,000 a year”
Homeowner, Alex Raey
Time to be Together
Not only is the area by a wood burning stove the perfect place to gather as a family, couple or with a group of friends, but the act of preparing the fire is also a task to take on together. Especially after an adventure outdoors, there’s nothing better than retreating to a roaring fire.
After your logs are prepared and the perfect fire is built, you can sit back and marvel at your work – play some board games, watch a film, or just enjoy some quality time together.
A fire creates a hub, a place to gather, bringing everyone together in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere. However, when you want some time by yourself to curl up with a book, the fire also presents the perfect spot to kick back and relax.
This quintessentially English stove emanates a warm and homely ambience, meaning your home, no matter whether it’s a modern design or traditional décor, can be your own slice of heaven.
Here at Real Flame, all our wood burning stoves vary in style to be sure to match your style preference. If you would like any more information on our wood burning stoves, you can view our selection here, or if you would like to request a quote, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert team.
We look forward to helping you find the perfect fireplace and transforming your space into a haven of bliss. Because, does a home really feel like a home without a fire?
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