The Stovax & Gazco Blog - Annabelle Carvell

The Stovax and Gazco blog keeps you updated with our latest special offers and promotions, new product releases, brochure updates and general advice and information on our stoves, fires and fireplaces.

WIN a Stockton 5 Wide plus a load of Cadbury Creme Eggs!

 March 24, 2021    15 Comments  News & Updates

To celebrate Easter and the launch of the new Ecodesign Ready Stovax Stockton 5 Wide Fixed Grate Wood & Multi-fuel Stoves, we're giving one lucky person the chance to WIN one, plus a load of Cadbury Creme Eggs!

Real installations, real homes

 March 1, 2021    One Comment  News & Updates

Are you looking for inspiration for a fireplace update? We’ve collated a round-up of some of our case studies from real homeowners to help you get started with your search for a stove or fire!

Your guide to 2021 interior trends

 February 17, 2021    One Comment  Advice & Information

We can’t escape the fact that external environments affect homes and interiors trends. Like it or not, COVID-19 has had its own effect on home design trends, as we spend more time indoors re-evaluating what determines our comforts. Here’s a round-up of the interior design trends for 2021, and how to incorporate them into your home.

WIN a tipple on us with Salcombe Gin!

 February 3, 2021    38 Comments  News & Updates

In celebration of reaching 10,000 Instagram followers, we've partnered with Salcombe Gin to give two lucky people the chance to enjoy a tipple on us.

What to do if you don’t have a chimney

 February 2, 2021    No Comments  Advice & Information

If you want a log burner and don’t have a chimney – don’t worry! You may still be able to have a stove in your home. Read our advice below for what to do if you don’t have a chimney.

What to look for in a Gas Fire or Stove

 February 1, 2021    No Comments  Advice & Information, Gas Stoves & Fires

When looking for your perfect gas fire or stove there are a few things to consider depending on your needs and your home. Here we cover the important things to check for when beginning to look for a new gas stove or fire.

Pantone of the Year 2021

 January 28, 2021    No Comments  Advice & Information

Here at Stovax & Gazco, we love to keep up with the latest interior trends and ideas, and we’re loving PANTONE’s choices for 2021 – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. We’ve put together some ideas for how to bring grey and yellow into your décor this year.

Understanding Smoke Control Areas

 January 25, 2021    No Comments  Advice & Information

Wherever you live, it’s important to understand any local regulations in place. If you live in a town or city, it’s more than likely that you live in a Smoke Control Area. Read on to find out more.

Top 5 Gazco Electric Stoves and Fires

 January 20, 2021    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires

With a wide range of electric stoves to choose from, including contemporary electric fires and traditional electric stove models, here are our top 5.

Stovax appears on new series of Grand Designs

 January 14, 2021    No Comments  News & Updates

Greg and Georgie opt for a Stovax stove, featured in household-favourite TV home-building show Grand Designs

Win a Stovax wood burning stove & Certainly Wood kiln dried logs bundle worth over £1700!

 November 13, 2020    6 Comments  News & Updates

We've teamed up with our friends at British wood supplier Certainly Wood to give you the chance to win a winter bundle worth over £1700!

Gazco Reflex 105 Multi-Sided shortlisted for 2020 Build It Awards!

 November 12, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to announce that the recently launched Gazco Reflex 105 Multi-Sided gas fire range has been shortlisted for the upcoming 2020 Build It Awards.

New Stovax Vogue 700 Inset Wood Burning Fire

 October 19, 2020    One Comment  News & Updates

We’re pleased to share the latest addition to the Stovax range of built-in fires – the Vogue 700 Inset. Read on to find out more!

WIN! We’re giving away 6 bottles of bubbly!

 August 28, 2020    5 Comments  News & Updates

We are giving our fantastic followers the chance to win 6 bottles of beautiful bubbly!

Stovax wins Best Heating & Plumbing Supplier at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards

 July 24, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to announce that we are a proud winner of the Best Heating & Plumbing Supplier category at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards!

How to make your home office more cosy

 June 2, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Are you working from home? An electric stove or fire can make the perfect addition to your workspace. Here’s some inspiration for how to make your workspace an inspirational and cosy environment.

Best electric fireplace feature wall

 May 22, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

It’s right on trend to have an electric feature fire, especially as they offer a huge amount of versatility for installation in the home. From media walls and TV installations, to making a corner space come to life, we explain the eReflex range below and what makes it the best electric fire for your new feature fireplace wall.

Stovax & Gazco’s Managing Director discusses safety and social distancing plans for a safe return to work

 May 14, 2020    12 Comments  News & Updates

Managing Director, Alistair Compton, featured on ITV News to discuss measures to make our workplace Covid-Secure

History of the fireplace

 May 1, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Our obsession with fire is deep-rooted. It was something we had to learn how to make and it changed the way we lived: our diet, the way we protected ourselves, and our human behaviour. We were suddenly able to live past sunset into the night, and gather around the flames that gave us light, warmth, a means of cooking – and comfort. Here, we explain more about the history of the fireplace and how it came to be the heart of the home.

Going gas with a Marlborough2 Stove

 April 15, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Looking for a gas stove that can suit any kind of interior design? Enter the Gazco Marlborough2 gas stove range. Find out more by reading this useful blog.

Three ways with a Sheraton stove

 April 14, 2020    2 Comments  Advice & Information

Stovax & Gazco’s Sheraton stove range comes in all fuel types. Here, we talk you through the benefits of each version.

Tall, dark and handsome: Loft gas stoves from Gazco

 March 27, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

Planning your next home updates? With so many gas stove options out there, it’s hard to find something that stands out from the crowd. Enter the Loft gas stove from Gazco – tall, striking, and available in an array of sizes and styling options.

How to light a wood burning stove

 March 19, 2020    One Comment  Advice & Information

Lighting a fire in your wood burning stove is easy when you have a guide to follow. Follow these steps and you’ll have your stove lit in no time at all!

2020 trends for your home

 March 14, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

We love keeping up to date on all the latest design trends. Here, we’ve compiled the latest trends of 2020 and how to work them around your fireplace as a focal point.

How to bring blue into your interior

 March 4, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

As Pantone announced its 2020 colour of the year is Classic Blue, we’ve put together some interiors to give you some inspiration for bringing blue into your home.

Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day with a new stove from Stovax & Gazco

 February 14, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

If you’re wondering what to get this Valentine’s day, how about opting for a gift you both love and that will give you enjoyment for years to come? If you are looking for ways to cosy up, a Stovax Gazco stove or fire really creates the heart of a home and the ideal solution. Here are some of our top picks this Valentine’s Day.

Gazco eReflex 105R electric fire features on Hollyoaks!

 February 10, 2020    One Comment  News & Updates

Electric fire from Gazco features in Toby and Celeste's new home

Stovax shortlisted for the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards as ‘Best Heating and Plumbing Supplier’

 January 28, 2020    4 Comments  News & Updates

We've been shortlisted for 'Best Heating and Plumbing Supplier' at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards, and need your vote!

Stovax Stockton log burner features on Old House, New Home

 January 21, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Have you seen the latest episode of Old House, New Home with George Clarke? If you did, you may be wondering which log burner featured in the transformation… Read on to find out more!

Everything you need to know about firewood

 January 20, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

We spoke to Nic Snell, Managing Director at British firewood supplier Certainly Wood, to get more information on everything you need to know about firewood. There are many factors that can affect how well your stove or fire performs, and one of them is the firewood you choose to burn. Read more to find out what Nic recommends when buying firewood for your appliance.

How to get the Scandi look in your home

 January 13, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

It’s a new year and a fresh start, and for those of us who are obsessed with homes and interiors, this means a new look to our living space. Here, we uncover the key to creating a Scandi vibe in your living room.

Winter warmers – real cosy stoves and fires!

 December 17, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Are you looking for real life inspiration for your future stove or fire? Find out more about these real installations.

How to decorate your fireplace this Christmas

 December 9, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

Here are a few ideas for how to decorate your fireplace this Christmas.

Stovax Heating Group wins Best Stove at Build It Awards with Nordpeis ME!

 December 2, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to have won Best Stove at the Build It Awards this year with the Nordpeis ME wood burning stove!

Festive Fireside Competition 2019

 December 1, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Share your cosy Christmas photos with us using #FestiveFireside to be in with a chance of winning a luxury hamper!

WIN a year’s supply of British kiln dried logs!

 November 22, 2019    9 Comments  News & Updates

We’re excited to be hosting a competition to WIN a year’s supply of kiln dried logs, delivered direct to your door!

Stovax Heating Group partners with Certainly Wood for #GreenBritain campaign

 November 21, 2019    2 Comments  News & Updates

Stovax Heating Group and Certainly Wood aim to plant 10,000 new trees with #GreenBritain campaign

Please note: Our GreenBritain campaign ended on 30th September 2022, and we are no longer offering a free starter kit or tree planting for registering your product.

Get the look – Chesterfield 5 wood burning stove featured in Good Homes Magazine!

 November 12, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

If you picked up the December issue of Good Homes magazine, you may have seen our beautiful Chesterfield 5 wood burning and multi-fuel stove shown in their ‘5 Style Rules to the perfect Christmas’ feature. While Christmas is still a while away, if you are passionate about interior décor it is likely that you will be planning your festive theme already. We can help you get this clean but classic look with the steps below.

Why choose a gas fireplace?

 November 8, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

A gas fireplace can look just as stylish as a real wood burning stove, but with a completely different set of benefits. Read on to find out more about why you should choose a gas fireplace.

Stovax Sheraton 5 Wide features in new series of Old House, New Home

 November 5, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

In his brand new series of Old House, New Home, George Clarke helps people update their period homes for contemporary living. Stovax featured in Episode 1 of the new series, with a Sheraton 5 Wide - the ideal heating solution for updating a traditional home to a modern sanctuary.

Shortlisted for Best Stove at Build It Awards 2019

 October 8, 2019    2 Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to announce that the Stovax Heating Group has been shortlisted with four products as ‘Best Stove’ in the Build It Awards 2019.

Getting cosy this autumn

 October 7, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

It’s officially autumn, and to us, that means cosying up with a good book, comforting food, and curling up in front of the fire. Here are some ideas to get you started on changing your home for winter.

Stovax featured in Ideal Home magazine with Ecodesign Huntingdon

 September 3, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to have been included by Ideal Home in their top picks for the latest Ecodesign stoves.

5 traditional wood burning stoves

 August 26, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information

Are you looking for a traditional wood burner? Here are top five picks from Stovax!

Electric heat for summer evenings

 August 12, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

Are you after a fire that you can switch on or off for instant heat, and the ultimate in ease of installation? It sounds like an electric fireplace is a great option for you.

Gazco electric fire features on Channel 4’s Old House, New Home

 July 22, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Did you watch last week's episode of Old House, New Home? You may have spotted your next electric fire…

5 contemporary wood burners

 July 15, 2019    3 Comments  Advice & Information

Are you looking for a contemporary wood burner? Here are 5 top products to help you choose one!


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