Best wood burners for the warmest welcomes this autumn-winter
Looking to install a wood burner ahead of stove season 2025-26? Here are our top stove picks to suit different needs and spaces!
As summer comes to a close it’s worthwhile thinking about how we might need to adjust our living spaces to ensure optimum comfort this autumn-winter, especially if the adjustments involve a bit of preparation or build work.
With so many different stove models available, it can be difficult to know which might suit your interiors or your heating needs, so here is our roundup of top wood burning stoves according to the style of your property, the available space for the appliance, and, of course, personal taste.
If you already have an open fire, switching to a closed log burner is much more efficient at heating the space, significantly improves indoor and outdoor air quality, and, whilst requiring an initial outlay, uses far less wood, so is cheaper to run longer term.
Alternative heating solutions such as wood burning stoves can help relieve some of the pressure of high energy bills in the longer-term and allow homeowners to take back some control of the fuel supply with a renewable and sustainable fuel source.
Opting for a modern, clean burning, Ecodesign wood burning stove and using the right fuel will ensure emissions are kept low whilst offering an efficient solution to staying warm this winter.
There are a number of factors to consider before selecting and installing a wood burner. Look for a stove that complements your home aesthetically but also consider size and heat output.
Read on for a selection of Contura’s newest and most popular appliances, including freestanding models for rooms without a chimney breast or fireplace, compact stoves for tighter spaces, and award-winning designs…
Best for the ‘home bragger’ - Contura 210
Winner of the Red Dot Product Design award 2023, the Contura 210 has a compact cubic format to easily upgrade existing fireplaces or be placed as a freestanding feature in rooms without a chimney breast. With a nod to more traditional stove formats, this is the perfect modern wood burner to add prestige to any home and will work particularly well for smaller properties or spaces. This stove has a 7kW output and heats rooms up to 120m².
- Full flexibility: Available with feet, with open wood compartment, or with closed wood compartment with soft-close base cast iron or glass door.
- Can be placed in existing fireplace or as a stylish freestanding statement in any part of the room.
- Cool-touch handle
Prices start from £1,495.00
Best for smart homes and ‘surround sound’ flames - Connect 556
The three panels of this stove allow the dancing flames within to be seen from as many angles as possible for 180° mesmerisation. Not only that, but this all-new smart stove – the first smart stove from Contura - automatically regulates the supply of air for the most efficient combustion and minimal emissions. The Connect 556 also has a Refuelling Boost Function, which alerts you when the fire is dying out so you can open the door to provide oxygen to boost the fire - all controlled by an app on your phone. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 150m².
- Contura’s first Smart stove
- Three glass windows for wraparound fire visibility
- Silent sliding ashtray
Prices start from £3,950.00
Best for fire TV - Contura i1
Who needs a TV when you can enjoy the stress-relieving power of fire? This cubic cassette-design stove can be placed in an existing chimney breast or a purpose-built wall, creating a hypnotic focal point for cosy winter evenings. The clean lines of the square stove add an elegant but low-key design feature; creating a moving piece of modern art once the flames are fired up. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m².
- Compact cubic design.
- A stylish focal point for your living space.
- Can be placed in existing or purpose-built chimney breast.
Prices start from £1,495.00
Best for freestanding flexibility - Contura 810G
Enjoy the brilliant blaze of your fire with this compact but powerful stove, with a tall glass pane for enhanced flame visibility. This freestanding stove can be positioned virtually anywhere in a room, creating a cosy focal point around which to plan your room layout. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m².
- Freestanding and versatile compact oval shaped stove that can be placed anywhere in a room.
- Tall window for optimum fire viewing.
- Available in grey, white and black.
Prices start from £2,415.00
Best for a cosy corner - Contura 690 Style
The Contura 690 Style is an impressive model that will cosy up any corner. A taller model, and with a handy log compartment under the fire chamber, this stove brings the flames closer to the eyeline and will complement both modern and period interiors. This stove has a 6kW output and heats rooms up to 150m².
- Streamlined and tall cylindrical stove for a majestic statement piece.
- Practical log compartment under the stove.
- Cool-touch handle.
- Silent sliding ashtray.
Prices start from £3,475.00
Best for a traditional-feel fireplace upgrade - Contura 51L
This classic cast iron stove is small but mighty, perfectly fitting into an existing fireplace. The low-set model provides a more traditional feel but has all the modern features, allowing you to maintain the timeless look of a fireplace but with a heating source that is efficient and low-emission. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m².
- Timeless & classic.
- Small but robust.
- Low-leg model ideal for fireplaces.
- Adjustable feet and removable handle.
Prices start from £1,715.00
Best for floor level flames - Contura 330G
The ever-popular Contura 330G can be fitted as a freestanding stove, on top of log boxes, or inside an existing fireplace. Its distinct metal work and large glass door create a design focal point in the room and draw attention to the dancing flames within. This stove has a 7kW output and heats rooms up to 120m².
- Low model for a floor level fireplace.
- Can sit inside existing chimney breast or freestanding anywhere in the room.
- Option to add log boxes below or beside the stove.
- Large window for maximum fire viewing.
Prices start from £2,695.00
Best for making a statement - Contura i61
This statement stove combines simple Scandi design with bold masonry to create a streamlined but eye grabbing effect. This stove is a must have for larger rooms with high ceilings. Opt for white for typical Scandinavian aesthetic appeal, creating a bright and spacious feel. This stove has a 6kW output and heats rooms up to 150m².
- Full fireplace for dramatic impact.
- Front and side view of flames.
Prices start from £2,795.00
For more information, please visit www.contura.eu.
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