An electric fire suite typically consists of an electric fire plus a fire surround – sometimes with an insert and/or hearth included – and there are many of these available on the market, both traditional and modern. Modern electric fires mimic the solid fuel fire almost as well as the latest gas fires, and thus these offer an atmospheric effect, in addition to the convenience and low running costs usually associated with fires powered by electricity.
Many contemporary electric fires come with glowing coals, pebbles or logs as well as flames and, of course, the pervading warmth of the traditional fire. Electric fires typically provide as much as 10,000 BTUs of heat – it would take just under 2lbs of pine logs to create this much heat with a solid fuel fire!
Of course, the electric fire suite does not require a chimney or a gas supply, and thus is extra convenient – simply plug the fire in anywhere you wish and the job is done! Common materials for the surround of an electric fire suite are wood, brick, stone, marble or cast-iron, and there is usually plenty of choice regarding finish and colour – this means there is an electric suite to suit any home, regardless of décor.
For a superb selection of electric fires and suites, check out firestyle.co.uk. Firestyle describe themselves as ‘a one-stop shop for the latest in fires and suites at fantastic discount prices’, and they speak the truth – their electric suites are stunning and represent excellent value for money. The Flamerite Austen traditional suite incorporates a cast iron arched multifunction remote-controlled fire (choice of coal or logs), a chunky warm oak surround and black marble hearth, all for under £800.
For the contemporary home, see the amazing Lucca suite. This comprises the latest landscape hang-on-the-wall fire, with a stone effect frame. The fire is remote-controlled and comes in a choice of fuels, and in various colours, and is available for under £700. Whatever you are looking for in an electric fire suite, Fire Style can deliver – a traditional or modern freestanding fire, a hang on the wall fire – the choice is yours. Best of all, little or no construction work is needed.
