The Best Contemporary Wood Burning Stoves

While wood burning stoves certainly have a traditional appeal, that doesn’t mean they are out of place in contemporary homes.

On the contrary, the designs for many modern stoves are created with contemporary interiors in mind. With log burners more popular than ever, many of the latest home renovations feature a stove in prime position in their living room!

If you are looking for a modern stove for your home, here are 7 of the best contemporary stoves available at Direct Stoves:

Westfire Uniq 37 Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove - From £1,481
ACR Solis DEFRA Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove - From £1,550
AGA Dorrington DEFRA Approved Wood Burning Stove - From £1,894.95
Parkray Aspect 5 Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove - From £1,049
Charnwood Skye 5 Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove - From £1,734
Newbourne 40FS Direct Air Eco Design Stove - From £989
Saltfire Peanut 5 Wood Burning & Multi-Fuel Eco Design Stove - From £699

With must-have features such as Airwash systems, clean burning technology and oversized viewing windows, these contemporary stoves are all also DEFRA approved or EcoDesign ready.

Read on to find out more about them…

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Our Best Curved and Cylindrical Contemporary Wood Burning Stoves

Cylindrical stoves are a very popular for those looking for a stand alone statement log burner. As they are taller in height, the lengthened window really shows off the flames within...

Westfire Uniq 37 Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £1,481
Heat Output: 7.2kW
Energy Rating: A
Efficiency: 78% - DEFRA and EcoDesign Ready

We love this stunning modern stove for 180-degree view of the fire inside, created from large glass side panels - its airwash system will keep them beautifully clean, too.

There are a few variations of this stove to choose from, too. You can pick between the standard and larger size, as well as having the option of two different pedestals. For an even more modern look, you could also take a look at the wall hung version.

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ACR Solis DEFRA Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £1,550
Heat Output: 5kW
Energy Rating: A+
Efficiency: 82% - DEFRA Approved

The clean lines and matt black exterior of this modern multi fuel 5kW stove will blend in perfectly with contemporary interiors. It’s also a great choice if your home is particularly air tight, as you can order it with its own external air kit. This will take air directly from outside without causing a draft.

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AGA Dorrington DEFRA Approved Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £1,894.95
Heat Output: 5.9kW
Energy Rating: A+
Efficiency: 80.4% - DEFRA Approved

As one of the most desired stove brand names, you won't go far wrong with this stunning AGA log burner. Standing at over a metre in height, this is an ideal modern stove for filling empty space in large rooms, giving an impressive display of the flames inside from 3 sides.

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Our Best Small Contemporary Wood Burning Stoves

When it comes to contemporary stoves, bigger doesn’t always mean better. These smaller log burners are packed with just as many modern features while fitting perfectly into smaller spaces...

Parkray Aspect 5 Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove

Price: From £1,049
Heat Output: 4.9kW
Energy Rating: A
Efficiency: 79% - DEFRA Approved

As one of our favourite small contemporary wood burning stoves, this DEFRA approved log burner offers a brilliant display of its flames within. For the very style conscious, it also offers a choice of log stands or a bench for it to sit on. If you were looking for a multi fuel stove, this stove can be purchased with a multi fuel kit which allows you to burn smokeless fuel as well as wood.

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Charnwood Skye 5 Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove

Price: From £1,734
Heat Output: 5kW
Energy Rating: A+
Efficiency: 86% - DEFRA Approved and EcoDesign Ready

Boasting an outstanding efficiency rating, this is a small contemporary stove with plenty to offer! Its EcoDesign combustion system means it burns exceptionally cleanly, while the riddling grate allows you to easily choose between wood and smokeless fuel. It’s simple yet stylish design is also available in a range of 8 colour options - there is a version complete with a fitted log store, too.

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Newbourne 40FS Direct Air Eco Design Stove

Price: From £989
Heat Output: 5kW
Energy Rating: A+
Efficiency: 80.5% - DEFRA Approved and EcoDesign Ready

We love this stove for the way it strikes the perfect balance between the clean lines of a contemporary stove and the charm of a traditional stove. The large window is one of its best features, which uses an Airwash system to keep it as clear as possible. To personalise it, you can choose between a chrome, stainless steel or black door handle, as well as a choice of leg heights.

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Saltfire Peanut 5 Wood Burning & Multi-Fuel Eco Design Stove

Price: From £699
Heat Output: 5kW
Energy Rating: A
Efficiency: 80% - DEFRA Approved and EcoDesign Ready

Along with being exceptionally efficient and clean burning, this popular 5kW small stove can stand up among the biggest of contemporary stoves! Its generous fire box can fit logs of up to 30cm inside, framing them in a fantastic over-sized viewing window. Ideal for smaller rooms, this multi fuel stove has all the modern features a contemporary home needs.