The fireplace is often the focal point of the home and the mantelpiece provides the perfect opportunity to express your own personal design preferences, to display treasured possessions and to decorate for the seasons and holidays. Mantelpiece styling is a refined...
The winter months in the UK can become very harsh. From cold temperatures to strong winds, damp conditions and long, dark nights, it is unsurprising that it is during this time that we see the highest energy consumption of the year, as people attempt to keep their...
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.” (Twas the night before Christmas Poem, Clement Clarke Moore)...
When fireplaces were first used, they were instrumental in heating homes, at the time there was no central heating so the fireplace was the only heat source homes had to depend on. They also acted as an excellent light source at a time where electric lightbulbs hadn’t...
The role of a chimney sweep is to clean the chimneys and flues of open fires and other coal, gas, oil and wood fired heating systems. A chimney sweep will remove soot and debris using an industrial vacuum cleaner, use a variety of equipment such as smoke-generating...
The Chesneys Salisbury 5WS is still a top choice stove for us… How has this stove held its place for so long? Design, function & performance… Chesneys Salisbury 5WS Review York Fireplaces Verdict: This elegant and efficient wood-burning stove will...
Interior design is a dynamic and exciting field that has undergone (and continues to go through) significant changes, influenced by social, technological and cultural shifts and advances throughout the years. To understand current and future design trends, it is...
The old expression ‘home is where the heart is’ has never been more relevant. In a time when we have so much competition for our attention and so much stress to deal with, the home serves as a sanctuary we all cherish. How we design this space says a lot about who we...
What’s better gas or electric fires? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this, both have their own pros and cons and which one works best for you really does depend on your individual needs. To help you to make this decision we have put together a guide of all...
For people who love their gardens and enjoy every moment spent in them during the spring, summer and autumn, the idea of winter arriving and demolishing the hard work put in during those warmer months is rather disconcerting. Luckily, there are several things you can...
So, we are about to enter a new decade. Just like each New Year, a new decade often inspires people to explore new and innovative ways of doing things, and throughout modern history we have tended to define the character of each decade by its art, architecture, music,...
House renovations are exciting, regardless of their size or scope.You might be planning a big two storey extension or simply refreshing the living room with new wallpaper, but no matter what form your renovation takes, it’ll add more personality to your home and truly...
According to a survey conducted in 2016, UK citizens are increasingly inclined to spend heavily on rejuvenating their garden space. In fact, male consumers will spend an average of £5,000 on doing up their garden, with the majority of this capital being committed...
If there’s one item of home decoration that beats all others in terms of the variety of choice available, it’s colour. There are literally millions of colour variations to choose from, and once you start getting into disagreements with either yourself or a loved one...
So, you’ve bought your new home and you’re gently settling in – exciting! But what about making it your own? The best thing about owning your own home is that you can put a stamp on it that is uniquely yours. And what’s more, you don’t have to spend a fortune to...
Home renovations can be a costly business. House extensions, loft conversions, conservatories, fitting a new kitchen and bathrooms can leave a serious dent in your wallet. Just to give you an idea of how expensive things can get, we have done a little research into...
When summer arrives, the British public’s love for the outdoors becomes apparent. Every spare moment is spent in any area (no matter how small) that offers warmth from the sun. Come the evening, however, things change. In this country, we’re not blessed with tropical...
Moving so often as I do, I’ve got to redesign and rearrange my living space more times than I can count. Once I even ended up in a rental where at the central wall of my lovely bedroom was an old, non-working fireplace. Even though, I fancied the idea of a...
In the age of technology, we are still obsessed with mid-century interior design. Vintage, retro, you name it. We for one love to scroll through pictures of vintage design ideas. And we guess that you do too. No shame in denying it. Do you ever come across a great...
What’s that bright, warm ball in the sky? Is summer finally making its presence felt? Let’s hope so. And, with warmer weather doubtless on the way, what better time to consider an outdoor fireplace? Warming up the garden during the summer months may feel rather...
As the nights get longer, trees begin to blossom and a distinct whiff of the forthcoming spring season fills the air, the last thing on your mind will be toasty nights in front of the fire. Similarly, who would go as far as buying a fireplace at this time of year?...
One look out of the window in recent weeks and you’d be forgiven for thinking that spring and the warmer weather which usually accompanies it is but a pipe dream. We’ve got good news, though – it is very much on the way, and offers a great excuse to freshen up...
Last year was a stylish one, but it looks like 2016 could trounce 2015 when it comes to interior design. We’ve done some digging and have discovered some incredibly exciting design trends heading our way which will transform the ways in which we interact with...
Are you about to drag out the same, tired Christmas decorations, just like you have done for the past ten years? Well – STOP! It really is surprisingly cheap to update your Christmas decorations. In 2015 especially, there are a lot of exciting and interesting...
There is no need for us to tell you that moving home isn’t an easy process. Though it has become a lot simpler due to removal companies (giving a more experienced option to the traditional “convoy of friends and family going back and forth”), it is still a very...
Wasn’t much of a summer, was it? Despite breaking a temperature record, the UK summer could best be described as a one week flash in the pan, amongst an otherwise dreary, rain splashed season. We are now well into autumn, and while September hasn’t been bad at all...
Whenever anyone broaches the topic of fireplaces, they are usually talking about fireplaces situated in the living room. This is where you’ll find 99% of household fireplaces and stoves, and for good reason – their function these days, after the invention of...
We’ve discussed plenty of times on this blog the many decisions, considerations, positives and negatives one must tackle when picking a new fireplace for their home. Traditional vs. contemporary, gas vs. electric, wall mounted vs. floor standing, and so on. But we’ve...
There are a wide variety of fireplaces to choose from. You can see that right here at York Fireplaces! You may have already sampled the three core fuel types – electric, gas, and solid fuel – but some people have been raised entirely on one fuel type. They...
The recent birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge has got the whole nation thinking about babies once again. Though the wave of anticipation wasn’t quite as manic as the one that awaited the birth of her brother, Prince George of Cambridge, it seemed for weeks...
It can always be stressful letting a stranger into your house. Whether it be for personal or business reasons, you all of a sudden gain a heightened sense of things – did I clean everything? Did I leave anything embarrassing lying around? Are they judging the...
Saving energy is predominantly a concern for the Winter months. When the temperatures start to drop, and home heating becomes a worry, people tend to fret and do all they can to save on energy bills. It’s a smart decision, as things can very easily get out of...
On a cold winter evening nothing beats the glow from a roaring fire from your wood burning stove other than this there are many other advantages to having a wood burning stove installed. Gas Prices With gas prices on a constant increase a wood burning stove is a...
Hole in the Wall style fireplaces may be something new to most, but it is a model of fireplace that is becoming increasingly commonplace. They come with numerous plus points that make them more than worth consideration when you’re deciding upon your next...
The world of interior design is one of constant change. What was new is now old, and what was once old is new again. It is no different to the world of clothing – trends come and go, changing almost on a whim. So is a sector as traditional as fireplaces...
Strange, quirky pieces of furniture can be found everywhere. From “Big red lips” sofas to those circular, rotating beds, there seems to be infinite room for the unusual. Except within the world of fireplaces. As you’ll see from our excellent range here at York...
With Christmas on the way, you are likely already well on the way through your shopping lists for presents and food. Decorations may also be on your mind, but you may also fall into the pitfall of “Last years will do again”. Then you realise you said that the year...
