{"id":25936,"date":"2024-11-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=25936"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:20:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:20:12","slug":"home-dru-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/living-room\/home-dru-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas, wood or electric? Which fire is best for your home \u2013 DRU Fires helps you choose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"widgetopts1709264152 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >As we embrace the onset of autumn with its crisp mornings, chilly afternoons and longer nights, there\u2019s nothing quite like returning home to a warm and cosy fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts676223406 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >For many people, this season is the perfect time to choose a new fireplace. Whether it\u2019s an update to an existing scheme or part of a bigger project, there are many elements to consider. Have you got your mind set on a gas fire, a wood burning fire or an electric fire? Will you be converting an existing chimney or opting for a design that doesn\u2019t need one? Is your motivation design or energy efficiency or both? And are you looking for a built-in fire or freestanding stove? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires<\/a> has all the advice you need to make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/essential-info\/general\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">informed choice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts798967595 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25937\" style=\"width:665px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1507431207 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dru\/maestro\/maestro-75xtu-tall-eco-wave\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Maestro 75XTU Tall Eco Wave gas fire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts28010078 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Gas fires<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"goodh-content\" id=\"goodh-1533670453\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVVideoPrimis\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVVideo-wrapper\"><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts835747637 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >With its realistic flame, instant heat and designs for any size of living space, energy efficient gas fires are here to stay. DRU Fires has developed a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/gas-fires\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">contemporary gas fires<\/a> that can be installed with or without a chimney and are suitable for modern and traditional homes. Offering a high standard of both design and performance, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/dru\/maestro-serie-1\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">gas fires<\/a> combine style, function and reliability. One such example is the DRU <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dru\/maestro\/maestro-75xtu-tall-eco-wave\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Maestro 75XTU Tall<\/a> model shown above, which is not only an energy efficient fire but is also a spectacular piece of architecture that will add a feature focal point to your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts382996003 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-3-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-3-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1726647241 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/global-range\/global-cf\/dru-global-70xt-cf\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires Global 70XT CF gas fire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1178065099 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >To make full use of an existing chimney, a good option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/global-range\/global-cf\/dru-global-70xt-cf\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Global 70XT CF gas fire<\/a>. This has a conventional flue, which fits neatly into a standard UK Class 1 chimney. Like all modern gas fires, it\u2019s a glass-fronted fire for maximum visibility and highly efficient operation. A design that will transform a tired and dated chimney into an impressive contemporary fireplace that provides comfortable heat all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts952538169 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1564311507 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dru\/passo\/passo-pearl-eco-wave\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires Passo Pearl Eco Wave gas fire<\/a><\/p><div class=\"goodh-content_2\" id=\"goodh-1761330688\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\"><div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250],[300,600],[320,480]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div><\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1465974933 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >If you want the dramatic impact of a freestanding wood stove but the ease and convenience of gas, DRU Fires also has a range of stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/gas-fires\/freestanding-gas-fires\">freestanding <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/gas-fires\/freestanding-gas-fires\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/gas-fires\/freestanding-gas-fires\">as fires<\/a>, including the striking cylindrical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dru\/passo\/passo-pearl-eco-wave\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Passo<\/a> shown above. Standing over one metre high and available in six finishes to match your d\u00e9cor, its balanced flue technology enables it to be installed in almost any location with the flue placed either through an exterior facing wall or the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts1724272269 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1643501539 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dik-geurts\/ivar\/ivar-8,-low\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires Dik Geurts Ivar 8 Low wood stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2123177238 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Wood burning fires and stoves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2101935768 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Known as the sustainable heating option, wood burners and log burners create beautiful real flames and high heat outputs to warm up any size of living space. All wood stoves must now comply with rigorous UK and European Ecodesign standards for clean burning, so you can rest assured that your new DRU Fires stove meets all the regulations for emissions and efficiency.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-primary-mpu\" id=\"goodh-1504014219\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts263466351 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts884223600 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dik-geurts\/oval\/oval-front,-legs\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Dik Geurts Oval Front, Legs wood stove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1849974064 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >DRU Fires designs and produces a large range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/wood-and-multi-fuel-stoves\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">wood burning and multi-fuel<\/a> stoves and fires under its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/dik-geurts\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Dik Geurts<\/a> brand. These include classic stoves such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dik-geurts\/ivar\/ivar-8,-low\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Ivar 8<\/a>, which is tailor-made for UK chimneys, and contemporary stoves such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dik-geurts\/oval\/oval-front,-legs\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Oval<\/a>, perfect for everything from rural retreats to modern loft apartments. This design comes in three versions \u2013 Legs for a freestanding arrangement, Fixed to be mounted on a wall or Tunnel, which is suspended from the ceiling with the fire visible from both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts12267442 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts580300743 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/dik-geurts\/instyle-prostyle\/instyle-corner-slim-660-495\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Dik Geurts Instyle Corner Slim wood fire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts945653980 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Dik Geurts fires also extend to elegant and practical built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/woodburning-fires\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">wood fires<\/a> with a choice of sizes, capacities and aspects. As well as standard chimney inserts, there are two-sided corner fires, three-sided panoramic fires and even see-through tunnel fires that can be viewed from adjoining rooms.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu_2\" id=\"goodh-3519877997\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts426265756 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7-2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts916959946 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/assortiment\/dru\/virtuo\/virtuo-150-3-evolve\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires Virtuo 150\/3 Evolve electric fire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts154986081 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>Electric fires<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1950354609 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Transformed in recent years from basic, functional appliances to models with impressive standards of design and performance, electric fires are often chosen for their plug-and-play convenience, low carbon footprint and compatibility with integrated media walls. Many homes now include a media wall with TV and sound system and these can also accommodate gas fires and wood stoves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1237450698 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >DRU Fires is at the forefront of this trend and its latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/dru\/virtuo-serie\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Virtuo Evolve<\/a> range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/product-range\/electric-fires\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">electric fires<\/a> features realistic, projected flame images, authentic-looking logs, glowing embers and even the sound of crackling wood, all controlled by a handy smartphone or tablet app.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu\" id=\"goodh-3807940123\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu_3\" id=\"goodh-2528953793\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVVideoPrimis\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVVideo-wrapper\"><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts1285714408 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25946\" style=\"width:639px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1470322677 extendedwopts-md-center extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/assortiment\/dru\/virtuo\/virtuo-100-3-evolve\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">DRU Fires Virtuo 100\/3 Evolve electric fire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts987884069 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >The advantage of an electric fire is that there are no complex gas or flue connections or chimney conversions to worry about, while the fires can be used as supplementary heating or purely as a decorative feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1421808013 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><strong>DRU \u2013 a company forged in history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts376655452 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >DRU was established as a foundry in the Netherlands in 1754 and has been making heating appliances since the 1930s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2114221282 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Today, it is part of a multi-national company with distributors throughout Europe, with over 200 dealers in the UK who offer full design and installation services. Watch the video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drufire.com\/en-gb\/about-dru\/our-story\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">here<\/a> for more info and visit a DRU Fires dealer to choose your perfect fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts726054805 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Find your nearest dealer by scanning this QR code or visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drufire.com\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">www.drufire.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts959088786 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-700x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25953\" style=\"width:408px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-700x263.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-250x94.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-120x45.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As we embrace the onset of autumn with its crisp mornings, chilly afternoons and longer nights, there\u2019s nothing quite like returning home to a warm and cosy fire. 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