Fuelled by design

Whether you choose a timeless wood burner, an effortless gas model or a minimalist electric or biofuel design, banish the winter chill with a cosy stove that brings both warmth and atmosphere

The latest fireplaces, stoves and fireside accessories, selected by Amelia Thorpe

The gentle crackling of a fire is one of winter’s joys and it can be even more heartening when the fireplace area is decorated with panache

THE FIREPLACE HAS SURVIVED CENTURIES OF CHANGE TO EMERGE IN ALL ITS GLORY AS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE LONDON RECEPTION ROOM, DISCOVERS ANNE CUTHBERTSON

Picture the scene: after a long countryside ramble, as the air turns crisp and leaves crunch underfoot to herald the change in seasons, a gloriously roaring fire awaits upon returning home. The inviti

The heart of the home should be a cosy space that draws you in, particularly at the most festive time of the year