The Melody gas fire from Flavel is a fantastic slimline inset radiant fire. Its slimline proportions mean that you can install it into almost any flue including a pre-cast flue.

But even if your budget is tight you are advised to buy the highest efficiency A rated appliances as these are specially designed to save energy and keep costs down. BFM Europe is a leading UK fire manufacturer and is committed to enhancing the efficiency of all their appliances. Their High Efficiency (HE) range is growing by the season across three of its brands: Verine, Kinder and Flavel.

Flavel HE high efficiency Ultiflame electric fire range. The objective is to combine exceptional heat output with lower running costs compared to standard electric fires.

Today the wood-cased Flavel Misermatic is available in a mahogany or teak finish and with its easily accessible top mounted electronic control, it’s very easy to light. Add to this the fact that it can be wall or hearth mounted and it does in fact represent an ideal choice for a number of interiors.

The striking increase in the number of people working from home can probably be explained by a number of factors, particularly the availability of new technology, and in particular the exponential growth of the internet has changed the way businesses work forever. People can work from pretty much anywhere – even making telephone calls for [...]

BFM Europe has always had a fantastic reputation as a manufacturer of some of the most efficient gas fires on the market. With increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental issues, they have responded by setting new industry standards with their HE high efficiency range: exceptional heat output combined with lower running costs compared to standard gas fires.

Having our cake and eating it is always a great feeling! We want to have style and beauty in our homes. However with the need to save energy and also to save money, do we have to compromise on looks to get efficiency

1. Gas: Glass-fronted gas fires are the most energy efficient option, and very stylish too. High-efficiency gas fires can be up to 94% efficient. When you realise that an ordinary open fire is just 15% efficient, you can see how you’ll quickly make back the money you invest in a new fire. And they’re cleaner [...]