This new fire suite from Kinder is a truly stunning piece of design! Specifically designed to fit the average sized living room, this is a complete fire suite that combines a high quality surround and a fabulous, realistic log effect, high efficiency (HE) gas fire.

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.

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.

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 [...]

Black is the new black! Monochrome is a big look this year. I’ve seen whole textile collections based on black, relieved only a little with white or silver. So how can you use this effectively in your home without creating a space that’s simply dark? Black can add a dramatic effect to any room décor. A stylish black sideboard such as this one from Lombok adds an oriental touch. Dark colours show up dust really easily, so go for a modern smokeless fire such as the Kinder Jazz glass fronted “hole-in-the-wall” fire. This is an appropriately contemporary look and comes in a black finish, a silver finish for contrast, or with a stylish black glass fascia.