EcoSmart Fire has a wide choice of eco-friendly fires in their Designer Range, which add warmth and a touch of luxury to any room.

The striking contemporary fires are fuelled by denatured ethanol, an environmentally friendly, renewable fuel.

They are fully portable, as they don’t require a utility connection or flue, making it easy to move the fire to wherever it is needed.

The Igloo fire in our picture has a suspended stainless steel bench in a toughened glass surround, creating a futuristic look.

It measures H900mm x W977mm x D493mm and is priced at £3,790.

The Apsect another designer fire in the range, has a simple and stylish rectangular shape.

It has a stainless steel firebox and includes a static windscreen for added safety, without obscuring the look of the flame.

It measures H950mm x W1145mm x D392mm and priced at £5,992.

EcoSmart Fire offers a diverse range of products and accessories and their fires and fireplaces are highly efficient, cost effective, eco-friendly, and aesthetically appealing.

For more information and to view the full range please visit the EcoSmart website.

Tel: (0207) 173 5014

Christmas at Home begins with the tree and the fireplace… so Chesney’s has decorated one of its gorgeous fireplaces for this happy season.

The feel-good factor of a real fire can’t be underestimated, particularly during the short days of winter, whether watching a movie or relaxing with friends.

The magnificent Limoges chimney-piece in our picture is part of Chesney’s En Trumeau Collection:

With an impressive over mantel, this stone fireplace is eminently majestic, yet retains an exquisite elegance thanks to its fine, hand-carved detail and its graceful central cavetto.

This style was widely used in both France and England during the 18th century and is the French equivalent of the English “continued” chimney-piece, where the decorative panel sits on top of the mantelpiece. Dimensions to order.

Priced at £6785 Inc VAT.

A beautiful fireplace really comes into its own as the focal point of a room at Christmas and throughout the year; like a tree, it welcomes decoration and adornment!

Here are Chesney’s top tips for decorating your mantle for Christmas:

• 1. The key to decorating your mantel is to complement the fireplace with your decorations rather than dominate it.

• 2. It is essential that the mirror above is in harmony with the fireplace, both in terms of size and style.

• 3. A French design, such as The Limoges, is best suited to bright colours and materials such as roses, silver baubles and crystal candle sticks, with arranged greenery positioned centrally on the mantel.

• 4. Surrounds in much darker material, such as Chesney’s Wessex Colection in St. Augustine marble, can carry far richer decorations; red and gold are the key colours, which can be translated via red roses and gold accessories.

• 5. Take into account the function and furnishings in the room, to ensure that its formality or otherwise is matched in the decorations.

Visit the Chesney’s website for more inspiration.
Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Haddonstone – A leading UK manufacturer of fine cast stone for interiors and exteriors – is offering an elegant new range of fireplace options for this year!

Most importantly, the company now offers Hearths for use with the customer’s own stoves.

Haddonstone’s range of fireplaces, mantels and chimney-piece surrounds, has been dramatically expanded to offer customers a choice of seventeen standard surrounds, from the simple and stylish to the ornate and elegant.

Pictured here is the Tall Manor Chimney Piece, plain HF411W with Hearth - An elegant, taller version of the popular Manor Chimney Piece design. Priced at £1510.    (Stove not available) .

Most existing and new designs are available with hearth blocks and slips to allow for an opening of 572 x 420-470mm (22½” x 16½” – 18½”).

Where options are available, these are shown under Associated Products.

To request a copy of Haddonstone’s inspirational 208 page catalogue visit:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.com

Tel: (01604) 770711.

This year Chesney’s will be having their biggest ever sale with 40% off best sellers such as The Burlington and The Clandon fireplaces, while stocks last.

Other designs discounted by up to 40% are:

• The Regency Bullseye (from £999.00 to £799.00) and the Albany (from £1,351 to £1,081).
• The best selling Ormonde fireplace will also be reduced by a huge 50%.
• Fire baskets and dogs, such as the Totem and Meridian, will be heavily reduced - both with 50% off.
• The Wave fire basket featured here - 45% off was £294.00 now £165.00.

Other items in the collection, will be reduced by at least 10% and all items in the sale are available through Chesney’s nationwide stockists.

It is a perfect opportunity to snap up some of the most prestigious current and discontinued fireplaces on the market.

Chesney’s will be open on Monday - Saturday 10am– 4pm during the sale.

For a comprehensive and specific list of reductions and stockists please refer to:

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk
Tel: 020 7627 1410

“We all envy the life James Bond leads in some way… for the males, it’s generally focussed on the fast cars and the willing women; for teenagers it’s the high tech gadgets and social status; however for women, the desire lies in his exceptional taste in interior decor.

From the luxurious chocolate coloured soft furnishings to the dark wood flooring and suave lighting, 007’s style is tasteful, yet subtle.

B&Q have selected some products, which they believe will provide this classy edge for you, which will not go missed by visitors to your secret hideout!

• Keep your Martini ingredients chilled in a handy Built-under wine-cooler, £249.
• Set the mood with stylish modern lighting from beneath cupboards and shelves, Round glass lights, £55, pack of 3.
• Know everything, even the temperature of your water, just by looking at the colour of the water flow, Illumini basin mixer, chrome effect, £220.00.
• Be aware of who is approaching at all times, with an elegant wooden floor, (Oak coffee sculpted,123mm solid oak flooring, £50.72 / 1.18 sq. metre.
• Classy and subtle, the fold down TV in our picture provides style on demand, Under cabinet 8.4” LCD TV/clock/radio, £149.
• No hideout is complete, without a grand fire to weigh up forthcoming missions, Black Grande Granite fireplace in polished cast, - £1199. Available only online at:

Web: http://www.diy.com

A fireplace is the very epitome of Christmas, as it represents the heart of the home around which the Christmas festivities unfold.

Whether you dress your fireplace for maximum Christmas impact, to make a statement about your style and taste, or you use your fireplace as the focal point for family festivities, you can be sure that at Christmas time, more than any other time, your Chesney’s fireplace will be an eye-catching centre-piece of the room.

The Burlington fireplace in our picture, is a timeless design carved from Limestone.

With its simple geometric lines and classical proportions, it will give architectural interest and a sense of scale, to both modern and traditional interiors.

Shown with Modern steel slips, Universal fire basket, Spherical fire dogs and matching limestone hearth.
Price (excluding VAT): £1,395.00.

• Opening 36″ (915mm) W x 36″ (915mm)H.
  Shelf 60 1/8″ (1525mm) L x 8 7/8″ (224mm) D.
  Overall size 52″ (1321mm) W x 48 1/8″ (1220mm) H.
  Depth of jamb 5 1/2″ (140mm).
  Height of foot-block 5 1/8″ (130mm).
  Also available in optional sizes.

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk
Tel: 020 7627 1410

The magnificent Limoges chimneypiece is part of Chesney’s new En Trumeau Collection:

With an impressive overmantel, this stone fireplace is eminently majestic, yet retains an exquisite elegance thanks to its fine, hand-carved detail and its graceful central cavetto.

The French Cheminée en Trumeau could undoubtedly be the architectural centre-piece of any room and can be tailored to the necessary scale.

This style was widely used in both France and England during the 18th century and is the French equivalent of the English “continued” chimneypiece, where the decorative panel sits on top of the mantelpiece.

The Limoges, shown here in Bianco Avorio Limestone, is a beautiful example of an En Trumeau Chemińee from the reign of Louis XIII, incorporating a bolection moulding framing the fire chamber and an oval medallion flanked by ionic pilasters within the overmantel.
Dimensions to order. Priced from £5,800.

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk

Tel: 020 7627 1410

Gel Fireplaces offer flue less gel fireplaces, burners and fires of excellent quality.

Gel Fireplaces are the easiest way to create that warm and romantic atmosphere, which only a seductively glowing open fire can offer!

The pictured Crete fireplace is a freestanding unit, which will create a striking focal point in any room:

The fireplace comes in one piece and can simply be placed against the wall like a piece of furniture.

It has a cream satin finish surround, fireproof firebox insert and features ceramic logs.

The clear alcohol based gel burns cleanly, giving a real flame that’s easy to use with no mess.

Retail price £725, now on sale at £495. Size: 120W x 105H x 38D

Gel Fireplaces hold three fuel cans, each of which burns for approximately three hours and, because there is no flue, all of the heat is projected into the room.

Special offer for UK Home Ideas visitors – A Starter Gel Pack free if you mention this website when ordering.

Web: http://www.gelfireplaces.com

Tel: (0207) 724 1919

Christmas at Home begins with the tree and the fireplace… so Chesney’s has decorated this gorgeous fireplace from its brand new collection for this happy season.

A beautiful fireplace really comes into its own as the focal point of a room at Christmas and throughout the year; like a tree, it welcomes decoration and adornment!

The feel-good factor of a real fire can’t be underestimated, particularly during the short days of winter, whether watching a movie or relaxing with friends.

The Navarre fireplace featured is a new addition to the Chesney’s French collection; carved in statuary marble in the rococo style. Priced at £2275+VAT.

Shown here with forged steel fire-dogs (£375 + VAT) and forged steel fire basket (£350 + VAT).

Here are Chesney’s 5 key tips for decorating your mantle for Christmas:

• 1. The key to decorating your mantel is to complement the fireplace with your decorations rather than dominate it.
  2. It is essential that the mirror above is in harmony with the fireplace both in terms of size and style.
  3. A French design, such as The Navarre, is best suited to bright colours and materials such as roses, silver baubles and crystal candle sticks with arranged greenery positioned centrally on the mantel.
  4. Surrounds in much darker material, such as Chesney’s Wessex Colection in St. Augustine marble, can carry far richer decorations. Red and gold are the key colours, which can be translated via red roses and gold accessories.
  5. Take into account the function and furnishings in the room, to ensure that its formality or otherwise is matched in the decorations.

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk

Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Now that the nights are drawing in our thoughts turn to enjoying the comforts of a stylish yet cosy room with a glorious real fire blazing in the hearth, to help keep winter at bay.

Haddonstone’s range of cast stone fire surrounds and fireplaces includes
contemporary, classical and traditional styles –a perfect place for a roaring
fire in any home!

Haddoncraft Forge produces a selection of wrought iron fire baskets and
fireplace accessories to complete the scene.

Featured here is:
Tudor Chimney Piece (rose/rose shields) HF603W; Hearth and optional Firebox X890.

Height 1220mm; Weight 232 kg; Width 1485mm. All dimensions exclude hearths and slips. Priced at £1,450.00.

Firebox X890 open inset convector fire to suit most Haddonstone Chimney Piece styles. Priced at £1,150.00.

Web: http://www.haddonstone.co.uk

Tel: (01604) 770711