When it comes to making a room feel warm and cosy, nothing beats a fire, flickering away in a stove. Not only does a stove provide a stylish focal point for a space, it also generates heat that doesn't rely on your central heating system, so could help towards reducing your energy bills.
If you're thinking of investing in one, there are a few factors to consider — the first of which is what fuel you plan to burn. ‘A dedicated wood-burning stove is designed to only burn logs, while a multi-fuel stove can burn logs or authorised ‘smokeless’ fuels,’ says Michael Coke, Biomass Product Development Manager at Stovax Heating Group. ‘Either type will burn efficiently and produce minimal