Media Walls: Everything You Need to Know
Media walls have quickly become one of the most requested features in modern homes, and it’s easy to see why. Combining a fire, TV and storage into one beautifully designed focal point, they bring together warmth, style and practicality in a way few features can. If you’ve been seeing media walls everywhere and wondering whether […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Burning Stoves in New Homes
With the 2025 update to UK regulations, many homeowners are searching for clear, reliable information about installing wood burning stoves in new-build properties. Below, we answer some of the most common questions to help you understand what’s allowed, what to consider, and how to make the right choice. Are wood burning stoves allowed in new-build […]
Wood Burning Stoves in New Homes: What the 2025 Update Means for Homeowners
In 2025, the UK Government announced a significant update to building regulations: wood burning stoves are now permitted in new-build homes, provided they meet strict environmental and efficiency standards. This announcement has prompted a lot of discussion and plenty of questions from homeowners, developers and renovators alike. We’re taking an unbiased look at what the […]
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Dimplex Indulgence Cash Back Offer
As an authorised Indulgence Retailer, the Hertfordshire Fireplace Gallery are pleased to offer a £60 cash back* promotion on the installation of any Dimplex Indulgence Suite. There are three stunning designs to choose from. • The AntiquaA graceful blend of sharp lines andsoft curves • The BaliSimple modernist elegance(available with or without shelfoption). • The Mustique Refined, […]
Fancy a wood burning stove but not sure if it’s suitable for your room?
This is a question that we get asked frequently. So, we thought we’d give you some hints and tips, should you be thinking of installing a wood burner. The first step would be to examine the room size. A rough guide for heat requirement is height x width x depth in metres, divided by 14. […]
Watch the birdie – even in Hertfordshire!
The upper reaches of chimneys make very attractive homes for some species of birds and much as we love them, a nest in a chimney can be dangerous – either by catching fire once it’s vacated, or with young birds falling out of the nest and down the chimney. Fortunately, chimney pots in many homes […]
New Ethos Hole in the Wall Gas Fire
Introducing the… New Ethos Hole in the Wall Gas Fire ….. by Legend Fires Here at the Hertfordshire Fireplace Gallery, we are proud to be stockists of the Legend Fires range and can now offer their latest creation – the Legend Ethos Gas Fire. Picture shown – Landscape frameless trim This highly efficient gas fire is completely British […]
Can you guess the Gadget?
Apparently Holly and Phil on ITV’s This Morning 5th February, were unable to name this particular gadget. Scroll down……… It is in fact a Chimney Balloon! The Chimney balloon is a simple and effective way of blocking chimneys when not in use, and a must-have for every energy conscious home. It stops warm air going up […]
Contemporary Fireplaces
When we are asked to envision a fireplace, we are almost always guaranteed to think about an old fashioned one. The big stone fireplace with a decorative hearth and fire guard as well as a marble mantelpiece, maybe even with some brickwork around the side… the vision is very specific and very fitting to an 18th Century […]