Relight Your Fire: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Fireplace in Your Home

Fireplaces are well and truly making a comeback. What was once referred to as being outdated and unstylish, has now become a sought after item for the home. Designers have begun to design modern, sophisticated and environmentally friendly versions, meaning more and more people are opting to install them into their houses. Not only do they look really good, they are also helping people to lower energy costs in their home and it can also benefit those who are thinking about putting their house up for sale.

Not sold yet? Here at just 4 reasons for why you need a fireplace in your home.

1. They Add Value

People who think that fireplaces are redundant and unattractive might find this as a bit of a shock – fireplaces can add value to your home. In fact, they can add anything up to 5%! If you’re thinking of selling your house during the winter, a fire can be a very appealing aspect to potential buyers. It gives people the impression that the house still holds some of its original features, something that is important to quite a lot of buyers.

2. They Can Be Cost Effective

With heating bills soaring, it’s not surprising that people are choosing to favour fireplaces. Central heating can be expensive. What’s the point of heating the whole house if you are just spending time in one or two rooms most of the day? This is where fireplaces can be a serious advantage. Using the fire in one room is guaranteed to cost you a lot less than putting the central heating on for an extended amount of time. It costs far less to purchase firewood for your fire, than it does to heat up your house using utilities that require fossil fuels.

3. They Are Cosy

It might be summer, but that doesn’t mean that we guaranteed warm weather and bright sun. We’ve been lucky in the last week or so, but with August approaching, we think the weather is probably due a turn for the worse. The good news? If you have a fire, you are completely prepared for the cold weather! Is there anything more cosy then settling down in front of a fireplace with your loved ones? It’s pretty romantic too.

4. You Have Plenty of Choice

Gone are the days where you were limited to one style of fireplace – you now have hundreds of styles to choose from when thinking about installing a fireplace into your home. There is now a design to suit all individual needs, so whatever your preference is, there should be something for you. If you want a fire that takes up minimal room – easy! If you want it outside – why not? It’s possible! Whatever size, shape or style you are looking for, there is bound to be something to suit this.

We hope that this has helped change your mind about installing a fireplace in your home. How could you say no when it comes with so many benefits and advantages? Here at Real Flame, we are one of the largest retailers of gas fires in London. We specialise in providing a wide range of fireplaces for the home, including gas and electric models. Whatever you are looking for, we are guaranteed to have something that suits your vision.

To find out more about our services, or to ask any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can give us a call on 0207 731 5025 and a member of staff will be happy to help.