Fireplaces are really popular in the winter for obvious reasons, but with new homes being kitted out with central heating, is there really any need for them? Well trends say yes, and that’s mainly because of style. Whilst the most popular month to buy a stove or fireplace is October, November or December, people are buying them all year round, as a design fixture.

They can really give your home a completely different style, and even if you’re buying it to be used a couple of times a year, it can still increase the value of your home, whilst making it look cosier and more stylish.

Some modern homes have even been kitted out with fake fireplaces surrounds, so you don’t always have to think “ I don’t need a fireplace, my home is warm enough”. You may want to consider style too!