Fireplaces are an integral part of many homes and depending on the style chosen can become much more than an efficient heat source. In many cases, a wood burning fireplace is a thing of beauty, whether it’s an in-built wood fire, a two-sided wood fireplace or an open wood fireplace.

Wood burning fires

Depending on the region in which you live, different types of wood fires may be permitted. In many areas, requirements are different for urban and rural properties, and in some areas, wood fires are only permitted if they exist as the primary heat source in a house, and cannot be retrofitted. It always pays to check the local requirements in your area before starting on the design journey of a wood fireplace.

With that said, there are many options available for fireplaces, with everything from a wall-mounted fireplace to freestanding wood fireplaces and everything in between. All fires have efficiency and output rating, and the size and output required will depend on the size of the area to be heated, the environmental conditions in the area, and the type, style and age of the building. 

Wood fires can be an extremely efficient way to heat the home, and many contemporary wood fireplaces can be linked to central heating systems and used to heat various separate parts of the home at the same time. 

It’s hard to beat a wood fire in terms of the aesthetic it creates, and in terms of natural beauty and a connection with the natural world, it’s hard to go past wood as a heating source. And with options as vast as double-sized fires, suspended fires and the unique corner wood fireplace, the design possibilities are limited only by the imagination. 

Outdoor wood fires and wood burners

A wood burning firepit is a sought after option for larger outdoor areas used frequently for entertaining. Modern firepits offer a stunning visual feature for an outdoor setting and a beautiful, high output heat source. 

With a set of outdoor wood fire tools and a nice evening, lighting the firepit begs for relaxation and appreciation of the natural beauty of the flames.