Choosing the Right Stove to Make Your Home Comfortably Cosy

Your home's heating system is one of the more important things to consider, especially when the weather is starting to get nippy. Today, there is the Clean Air Act that controls smoke in designated areas, and you should be mindful of this when choosing the appliance to keep your home cosy. Before you install a stove for your house, though, remember that you need to check your venting systems. Many accidents occur because of lack of proper ventilation, so you must avoid this at all costs.

To improve your heating system, choose the right stove for your home.

Wood-burning stove: Environmentally friendly and energy-independent, the rosy glow of the wood-burning stove is also cost-efficient. You can save more money while keeping warm on a cold winter's night. For safe and efficient wood burning though, correct airflow and ventilation must be considered. Also regular maintenance, such as routine cleaning of chimney and stovepipes and emptying of ash pans should be observed. In addition, prior to installation or purchase, check your area's local regulation. Some districts in the UK are declared as a smoke control area, which means that emitting smoke from a chimney is an offence.

Multi-fuel stove: More flexible than a wood-burning stove, the multi-fuel can also burn coal, wood pellets and peat. It can double as a boiler for household use, and can be connected to a radiator system, efficiently increasing heating in the home. And what's even great with this heating system is that you can design it in such a way that it becomes a focal point in your living room. It is neat to use and can serve as another decorative piece.

Gas stove: Watching fire without the mess that comes with it is one of the most motivating factors why homeowners prefer gas stoves. It is also a convenient source of heat and energy-independent. Your heating can be localised in a specific area of your house, making it a better choice as compared to having a furnace or boiler.

USING STOVE IN INTERIOR DECORATING

Now, here comes the challenging part—incorporating the stove in your home interior so it

doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. You might find these ideas helpful:

• Choose a model with contemporary design and unobtrusive appearance. (Check out our product range for modern and stylish stoves.)
• Furnish the room with furniture that has the stove's dark colour, and create a contrast by painting the wall with light colour for a chic look.
• Build a fireplace around the stove and turn it into a point of interest.

There's a lot more, and you might like to check these out for some inspiration:

These are just some of the things you can do to incorporate a stove in your home' interior.