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Best Wood Burning Stoves to Upgrade Your Fireplace or Chimney Breast
Contura’s top picks for those looking to breathe new life into an existing fireplace or chimney breast with a wood burner.
Did you know that only 20% of the heat generated by an open fire is convected and radiated into the room, compared to 80% in the case of a wood burning stove? Or, that two logs of similar characteristics will burn for up to one hour in a wood burning stove, compared to only 15 minutes on an open fire?
If you were searching for a reason to upgrade your open fireplace with a wood burning stove, look no further.
Switching your traditional open fire for a modern, Ecodesign wood burning stove will enable you to benefit from a much more efficient heating solution with reduced emissions, which will improve both indoor and outdoor air quality. Using less wood, it is also more cost-efficient in the long run.
What’s more, in a time when energy prices look set to remain high, a wood burning stove can provide a cost-effective and sustainable long-term heating solution for the home when used correctly.
A wood burning stove is the perfect way to give an old, disused fireplace or chimney breast a stylish glow-up, whilst simultaneously setting up your home as a cosy retreat from the long, cold and wet UK winter.
With so many different options on the market, it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes to selecting the best model for your space. Key considerations when it comes to finding the perfect wood burner for you include the style, size, heat output and price.
From traditional to modern designs, freestanding to cassette models, and compact to large sizes, see below for a selection of Contura wood burning stoves that will work particularly well in rooms with a chimney breast or fireplace…
Perfect for – A modern feel
- Fireplace cassette with a compact cubic design and glass door.
- Creates a stylish focal point.
- Can be placed in an existing or purpose-built chimney breast.
Contura i2G
This cubic-style cassette can be placed in an existing chimney breast or a purpose-built wall, with its compact design and glass door feature giving it a minimalistic, elegant and modern feel. Built with the latest combustion technology, our Contura i2G also provides an efficient and sustainable heating solution. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m². Prices start from £1,350.
Perfect for – A fireplace TV
- Panoramic glass area gives striking view of fire’s mesmerising flames.
- Glass door adds to wood burner’s modern feel.
Contura i7G
Swap your TV for beautiful flickering flames with our Contura i7G, which has a large front window offering maximum visibility of the fire within. As one of our largest fireplace insert models, the wood burner is perfect for homeowners looking to make a stylish statement. This stove has a 7kW output and heats rooms up to 120m². Prices start from £2,495.
Perfect for – A traditional feel
- Low-set, freestanding model ideal for existing fireplaces.
- Compact design offers viable heating solution for those more compromised on space.
- Adjustable feet.
Contura 110
The timeless design of this compact, robust and reliable stove model allows you to maintain the traditional feel of your fireplace. The low-set, freestanding nature of the stove also means that it can be fitted into an existing fireplace with minimal modification or construction work required. Designed using the latest stove technology, it also boasts efficient and clean combustion, maximising heat output and minimising particulate emissions. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m². Prices start from £1,350.
Perfect for – The ‘home bragger’
- Winner of the Red Dot Product Design award 2023.
- Multiple design options: available with angled / straight legs or with open / closed wood compartment.
- Can be placed in an existing fireplace to give it a glow up.
Contura 210
The compact and free-standing design of our Contura 210 means that it fits into most existing fireplaces without the need for significant modifications or construction work, making it an ideal option for those seeking an easy upgrade. The award-winning wood burning stove offers a more traditional feel whilst providing a modern and sustainable heating solution. This stove has a 5kW output and heats rooms up to 120m². Prices start from £1,595.
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