Charnwood stoves have long been known for their quality, heritage and craftsmanship. But this year, they have proved they also have style, elegance and practicality by winning the prestigious Silver Award for Best Heating Product in the House Beautiful Awards 2014.

The glitzy awards ceremony occurred in November 2014 at the iconic London Science Museum. The prize categories covered everything for the home, from furniture to garden products. Each category was fiercely contested, with products shortlisted before the Gold and Silver winners were announced on the night.

One top-rated winner was TV presenter Nick Knowles, who won the coveted “Favourite Home-Related Celebrity” prize. Well done, Nick!

Facing strong competition

Charnwood faced intense competition in the heating category this year, up against other leading international brands. According to House Beautiful, the shortlist looked like this:

Best Heating Product

  •   Gold Award: Learning Thermostat – Nest
  •   Silver Award: Charnwood Bay Insert Wood Burning Stove – Charnwood

Shortlisted:

  •   Infinity Inset Gas Fire – Charlton & Jenrick
  •   Salisbury Stove – Chesney’s
  •   Bellingham Stove Range – Dimplex
  •   Designer Towel Warmers – Infrarad
  •   Scan 83 Wood Burning Stove – Jotul UK
  •   7400 Stove Series – Morso
  •   Greensource Split Air to Water System – Worcester Bosch

Given this tough competition, Charnwood’s Silver Award win demonstrates their Bay stove stood out for its impressive quality and design. The other shortlisted products came from well-known brands with solid reputations in their own right. For the Bay to stand out against such stiff competition is remarkable.

The prestige of winning

The House Beautiful Awards are one of the most prestigious accolades in the interior design industry. Winning provides instant credibility and prestige for any brand.

The expert judging panel comprises professionals from diverse fields like product design, architecture, lifestyle media and sustainability. So, an award recognises broad excellence across aesthetics, functionality and innovation.

Over the decades, the House Beautiful Awards have honoured classic heritage brands alongside cutting-edge pioneers. Joining this illustrious company is a true honour for Charnwood.

For a British family firm like Charnwood, winning a House Beautiful Award proves their products can compete with the best international brands. It’s a massive endorsement of their quality from industry leaders.

The award also provides excellent exposure to new audiences. With House Beautiful’s large readership and media publicity surrounding the awards, more people will be aware of the Charnwood brand. This increased profile is sure to drive interest and sales.

Proudly British made

Charnwood was founded in 1978 on the Isle of Wight, where their stoves are still designed and manufactured today.

Collecting the Silver Award was Charnwood director Ced Wells, who was presented the prize by eco-designer Oliver Heath. Commenting on the win, Ced said:

“Beating off stiff competition from several other top international brands, we are honoured that our British-made Charnwood Bay 5 was crowned one of the winners. The Bay was launched just last year and was designed using the best features of past and present stoves. The look was quite different from our other ranges, but it’s been incredibly well-received and is now one of our bestsellers. House Beautiful are highly respected as a leading homes magazine, so we’re thrilled to be recognised this way.”

Ced’s words highlight that as a British company, the win means a lot to the whole Charnwood team. At a time when manufacturing has moved abroad, they proudly keep heritage skills alive here in the UK.

This patriotic pride in British-made quality resonates with consumers, with products appropriately made by skilled people who care.

The winning stove design

So, what makes the award-winning Charnwood Bay stand out?

According to Ced Wells, the key was blending their heritage with innovation. They drew on decades of experience to create something familiar yet fresh.

This freestanding stove is the latest addition to Charnwood’s popular Bay series. With its sleek design, the Bay 5 brings a contemporary elegance to any living space. 

Despite its modern aesthetic, this stove packs in some clever heritage technology. Charnwood’s patented Quattroflow air management system enables ultra-efficient burning with optimum control. 

The Bay 5 fully complies with the upcoming Ecodesign 2022 directives on emissions and efficiency. So you can enjoy the ambience of a real fire, safe in the knowledge this stove is eco-friendly. 

With eight colour options and three stand choices, you can customise your Bay 5 BX to match your interior decor perfectly. The addition of an external air spigot also makes this stove suitable for modern airtight homes. 

According to the House Beautiful judges, features like these demonstrate Charnwood’s passion for innovation blended with its decades of stove-making heritage. The Bay 5 strikes that all-important balance between form and function. 

An award-winning formula

Since launching in 2013, the Charnwood Bay has become a popular top seller. Its contemporary style and traditional quality resonate with consumers.

The Bay’s victory proves Charnwood can blend heritage with innovation to create outstanding heating products. And this winning formula looks set to drive continued success into the future.

Charnwood is no stranger to awards, but this House Beautiful Silver Award marks a key milestone. They have created something exceptional with the Bay – a stove for the 21st century, rooted in decades of expertise.

Tradition meets innovation

The Bay’s success highlights that excellence never goes out of style. Stoves may seem old-fashioned, but Charnwood is still innovating and setting new standards.

Heritage and craftsmanship remain relevant when creating enduring products. Yet with the Bay, Charnwood has shown traditional stoves can also offer contemporary aesthetics and functionality.

The Bay’s curved frontage revolutionises stove design. Yet its award-winning efficiency and warmth build on generations of knowledge. This blend of old and new is one for other manufacturers to follow.

It’s reassuring that traditional British craftsmanship can still compete internationally. Charnwood’s victory deserves real celebration – a heart-warming win!

See the award-winner for yourself

If this impressive, award-winning stove has sparked your interest, check out the Charnwood Bay for yourself here. See first-hand why this stove impressed the judges enough to get the coveted House Beautiful Silver Award this year.

Plus, getting it to your home has never been easier with free delivery to the UK mainland, no-hassle 14-day returns, and a range of flexible finance options from Direct Stoves.

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