Buying Guides

Make the right stove choice with confidence. This category brings together expert buying guides, real-world advice, and clear comparisons to help you understand what actually matters, from stove types and fuel options to sizing, performance, and emissions.

  1. Should You Have a Flueless Gas Stove?

    Should You Have a Flueless Gas Stove?
    If you are looking for a gas stove, you’ve probably come across a few different options. There are gas stoves for conventional flues and balanced flues, along with flueless gas stoves. Each one works slightly differently, has unique requirements and their own pros and cons. So, for this blog, we decided to take a closer […]
    Read More
  2. The Best Gas Stoves 2021/22

    The Best Gas Stoves 2021/22
    For many people, a wood burning stove just isn’t a possibility. Whether it’s because they don’t have a suitable chimney or just aren’t interested in maintaining one, we understand that they aren’t for everybody! However, there are other options than solid fuel burning stoves – one of which is a gas stove. In fact, we […]
    Read More
  3. Introducing the 3 in 1 Vue Electric Stove from Broseley

    Introducing the 3 in 1 Vue Electric Stove from Broseley
    Each and every living space is different and this can bring limitations. It’s important then that the appliances we put in our homes can adapt to our needs. With many stoves, more storage is not available without added cost, others it’s not an option at all. If you are looking for something to deliver on […]
    Read More
  4. Why you should choose the Arada Farringdon Stove

    Why you should choose the Arada Farringdon Stove
    Combining British design and innovative technology, the Farringdon range from Arada Stoves provides outstanding all-round performance. With  close attention paid to both performance and style,  Arada Stoves are built to last and are made with love by experienced craftsmen. Available in small, medium and large sizes, plus an array of seven on-trend striking colours, the dual-fuel […]
    Read More
  5. Our Best Log Store Stoves

    Our Best Log Store Stoves
    When buying a log burning stove, what are the priorities? Warmth? Without doubt. Style? Definitely. The perfect fit for your room? Of course. But what about its overall functionality? Your stove can do more than look good, blast out heat and sit just right in your house. With raised legs, and space underneath, log store […]
    Read More
  6. When Is It Time to Replace Your Wood Burning Stove?

    When Is It Time to Replace Your Wood Burning Stove?
    One of the best things about buying a wood burning stove for your home is that it really is an excellent investment! A good stove will bring you cosy warm nights for many years to come, while also helping you rely less on the ever-rising costs of central heating systems. But, must all good things […]
    Read More
  7. Warm Up Your Winter With Our Outdoor Heaters

    Warm Up Your Winter With Our Outdoor Heaters
    As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, those outside meet ups mean that you’re likely to be shivering into your Chardonnay. Fear not though, as we have a solution. Dive into the Direct Stoves website; where you’ll find our Outdoor Heating range, perfect for keeping the cold at bay this winter! We have range […]
    Read More
  8. Our Most Realistic Electric Log Burners

    Our Most Realistic Electric Log Burners
    Everyone loves that cosy feeling of warming up around a log burner on a winter’s day – but, not everyone loves the work that comes with one! This is just one reason why electric log burners have become so popular for today’s homes. No sourcing fuel, cleaning up ash and regular flue sweeping; just instant […]
    Read More
  9. Our Most Stylish White & Cream Log Burners

    Our Most Stylish White & Cream Log Burners
    Black might be the classic when it comes to stove colours, but that doesn’t mean other options aren’t just as popular! In fact, white and cream log burners have become something of a staple in many of our stove ranges – perhaps because they fit in so seamlessly with many of today’s homes. Ideal for […]
    Read More
  10. Our Most Stylish White & Cream Log Burners

    Our Most Stylish White & Cream Log Burners
    Black might be the classic when it comes to stove colours, but that doesn’t mean other options aren’t just as popular! In fact, white and cream log burners have become something of a staple in many of our stove ranges - perhaps because they fit in so seamlessly with many of today’s homes. Ideal for […]
    Read More