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Stoves in Leicester

Traditional stoves are a timeless addition to any home, combining efficient heating with warmth, character and style. At Blue Oak Fireplaces, we offer a range of wood-burning, multifuel and contemporary stoves for homes in Leicester and the surrounding areas. Visit our showroom to explore different styles and discuss the right option for your home with our experienced team.

 

Contemporary black wood-burning stove installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces set inside a traditional red brick inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and floral mantel garland.
Contemporary cylindrical black log-burning stove installed in a room corner by Blue Oak Fireplaces, featuring an integrated log storage base, exposed angled flue, and dark slate hearth plate next to a window.
Log burner installation in Leicester with wood burning stove set inside a traditional fireplace surround
Modern widescreen black wood-burning stove installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces, resting on a black steel bench with integrated log storage, set against a light split-face stone feature wall.
Contemporary black cylindrical wood-burning stove installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces on a tear-drop hearth plate inside a sunroom with full-height floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Modern matte black freestanding wood-burning stove installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces, featuring an integrated log storage base, black flue pipe, slate hearth plate, and white painted brick background.
Modern black freestanding wood-burning stove with integrated log storage installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces inside an exposed red brick inglenook fireplace with a rustic stone beam surround against dark navy walls.
Contemporary black wood-burning style stove installed by Blue Oak Fireplaces inside a cream limestone mantel surround against a grey feature wall with patterned wallpaper.
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Modern wood burning stove with vertical flue and built in log storage for a stylish Leicester home

Wood-Burning & Multifuel Stoves

Wood-burning and multifuel stoves remain popular choices for homeowners looking for efficient heating and timeless style. With a wide range of designs available, you can choose a stove that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Our Leicester showroom displays a range of stove styles, including freestanding wood-burning stoves, multifuel stoves and contemporary inset models. Viewing different options in person makes it easier to compare designs, sizes and features before choosing a stove for your home.

If you’re unsure which stove is right for your space, bring your room measurements, photos and any ideas you have with you. Our experienced team can help you compare suitable options based on your room, heating requirements and preferred style. This makes it easier to compare stove styles, sizes and fuel types and choose an option that suits your room and heating requirements.

 

Multifuel Stoves

A multifuel stove gives you the flexibility to burn a range of approved fuels, rather than being designed exclusively for wood. Many multifuel models feature a grate that allows air to circulate beneath the fuel, while ash falls into a built-in ashpan for easier cleaning and maintenance.

This flexibility makes multifuel stoves a practical option for homeowners who want greater choice over the fuel they use. The right model will depend on your heating requirements, available space and the type of fuel you intend to burn.

Educational diagram showing the inside of a wood-burning stove by Blue Oak Fireplaces, with text labels identifying the shorter fire bricks, the cast iron base grate, and the ashpan below.

Wood-burning stoves are designed primarily for burning seasoned wood and are a popular choice for homeowners who want the warmth and atmosphere of a real log fire. Available in a range of traditional and contemporary designs, wood-burning stoves can become an attractive focal point while providing effective heating for your living space.

When choosing a wood-burning stove, factors such as room size, required heat output, available space and flue requirements should all be considered.

 

Close up of a solid base inside a stove firebox for safe fireplace installation

Stoves are available in both freestanding and inset designs. Freestanding stoves can create a strong focal point within a room, while inset models are designed to sit within an existing fireplace opening for a more integrated appearance. Our team can help you explore suitable options based on your room layout and existing fireplace.

 

The main difference between wood-burning and multifuel stoves is the type of fuel they are designed to burn. Wood-burning stoves are primarily designed for seasoned wood, while multifuel stoves can burn a range of approved fuels. Your choice will depend on your preferred fuel, heating requirements and the type of stove that best suits your home.

 

Wood burning stoves inside a fireplace with log storage for a cosy Leicester living room
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Fire Types

Which fire type is suitable for me?

  • Unlike other fire types gas fires provide constant heat output, no refuelling required
  • Low maintenance
  • Easy to use
  • No chimney required
  • Remote access available
  • Easy to install
  • Designed to burn a variety of solid fuels, including wood, coal, and smokeless fuels 
  • Flexible choice of fuels
  • Highly energy efficient
  • Easy cleaning
  • Often heats more than one room
  • Improved house ventilation
  • Helps against rising energy costs
  • Flexible choice of fuels
  • Designed only for Wood burning
  • Highly efficient when burning wood, a carbon-neutral energy source. 
  • Relatively easy cleaning
  • The sight and smell of a real wood fire are unbeatable
  • Large range of choice available
  • No chimney required
  • Good for Zone heating
  • Ideal for any space
  • Easy installation
  • No toxic fumes
  • Increased design flexibility (not dependant on flue/chimney)
  • Can enjoy the visual effect of the flame without turning on the heat. 
  • Uses bioethanol fuel, a renewable and clean-burning source derived from plants
  • More eco-friendly choice compared to traditional fossil fuels.
  • Does not require a chimney, flue, or gas connection
  • Create real flames, providing a beautiful, natural ambiance
  • Maintenance is relatively simple, with regular cleaning required to remove soot and ash

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