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Fires & stoves

COSY UP

Team an inset electric fire and a handsome mantel for a modern take on a focal feature. This design has an LED flame effect and is remotely operated. VEL75, around £1,082 excluding VAT; Cortese Aegean Limestone mantel, around £1,124, both Percy Doughty

CRISP EFFECT

In white with a painted white aluminium top, this woodburning stove has glass side panes so the fire’s visible from different angles, making it the perfect choice for a contemporary open-plan layout. It has a 5kW heat output and a clean burning system that uses less wood. Contura 856G, from £1,945, Contura

HOT COLOUR

Add a vivid accent with your stove design. This model is ecodesign ready

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