Simple shape and style
We spoke to Joanne Brown about why she chose a Stovax Studio 1 for her home.
Joanne Brown, Birkdale
January 4, 2023
Tell us a bit more about your home.
We live in a double fronted detached Victorian house in a seaside town. My husband has his own building company so we always knew we wanted to extend the back of the house to create an open plan kitchen and living area. We completed the extension 4 years ago and finally added our log burner this year.
How would you describe your style?
My style is quite traditional and I hope timeless. I like our home to be comfortable and yet still look put together but effortless. My instagram photos are styled but our house is lived in and practical with two young boys. Our home is very neutral throughout with lots of greys and whites. I love colour but I don’t think I could live with it everyday.
Which stove did you choose?
We chose the Stovax Studio 1 Freestanding log burner.
What drew you to a Stovax & Gazco product?
We planned to put our log burner in our new single storey extension, on an inside wall. We had no chimney breast to work with, just a big, wide blank wall. When visiting our home, the fire installer instantly recommended the stovax studio range for the space we had. It is a big open plan, kitchen, diner and living space with very high ceilings. We needed something to heat the whole area. We also had to work with my husbands 65 inch tv on the same wall. The log burner had to be wide enough to not get lost on the wall. We thought about having a built in log burner and media wall but I thought this would be too modern for our traditional home. Building a faux chimney breast and have the freestanding log burner seemed like the right decision. The Stovax Studio 1, with its simple shape and style was just the right balance between our Victorian home and modern extension.
Why is it important to you to have a fireplace?
Our fireplace is what this room had been missing. It creates a focal point in the room, hopefully distracting from the large tv! It has made a large room feel a lot more cosy, even when it is not lit. And more importantly, it is now saving on our heating bills!
What do you like about having a log burner at Christmas?
When you think of Christmas, log burner, cosy blankets and watching movies come to mind. The log burner will be on all day Christmas Day.
What tips can you offer for making a house a home?
Have items around you that mean something. Don’t rush to have everything finished all at once. Pick things up from holidays, days out with family etc. We collect souvenirs from our holidays to decorate our tree at Christmas. We have an Eiffel Tower key ring from Paris, a jar of sand from our honeymoon in the Maldives and a tuc tuc from Thailand. Every year we pull out our decorations and are reminded of lovely times.
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The Ecodesign Stovax Studio 1 Freestanding incorporates the impressive firebox performance of a wood burning inset fire with the welcoming presence of a stove. Available with a number of optional extras to help you create the right look for your home, the Studio 1 Freestanding wood burning stove can be hearth mounted or installed on ... Find out more
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Matt, Devon
February 4, 2019
Excellent Stove!
Dan, Devon
February 4, 2019
Perfection
Carol, Devon
January 10, 2019
“Warmth and so convenient”
James, Buckinghamshire
January 10, 2019
Bliss
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January 9, 2019
Winter warmer
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January 9, 2019
Really pleased
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January 9, 2019
“Enjoying our multi-fuel stove”
Bev & Charles, North Yorkshire
January 9, 2019
We wouldn’t be without it
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December 15, 2018
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December 14, 2018
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December 12, 2018
“A Pug Heaven”
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December 12, 2018
Warm and toasty winter
Nicola, Gloucester
October 24, 2018
“So warm and toasty!”
Sharon, Preston
August 8, 2018
Lovely to snuggle up in front of
Stewart, Hants
May 25, 2018
“Wonderful Xmas evening by our new fireplace”
Richard, Coventry
May 5, 2018
Thanks for all the sofa love on yesterday’s post! 💕 I was a bit nervous about its arrival as we had ordered it online without ever seeing it but I just love it and it’s really nice to have a bit of colour for once! I also bought some lovely old lights from @rosiebuddecorative which you can just see in the mirror, they’re now wired up and working ✨✨ i do love this little room! I’m off to Work today but I’d really like to stay at home as I’m feeling really behind on the Christmas front! 🎄Have a lovely Wednesday 😀#stovax #festivefireside
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Has anyone else got their tree up? 🎄🔥
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Lizzie, Burgess
November 28, 2017
“Refurbished lounge”
Louise Talbot, Newport Shropshire
November 7, 2017
#CosyCarvings trick or treat.. ..can you feel the heat..
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October 30, 2017
#CosyCarvings #Gazco #Pumpkin #Halloween
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October 27, 2017
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October 27, 2017
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October 23, 2017
Someone’s happy the Burner is on 💗Milly #logburner #stovax #staffy
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October 23, 2017
Fabulous
Chris, Swindon
September 27, 2017
Beats expectations
Micheal, Rotherham
September 27, 2017
All the family love it
Roger, Malvern
September 27, 2017
A sheer delight
Sally, Teignmouth
September 27, 2017
“Contemporary”
Evelyn, Berwick-upon-Tweed
September 27, 2017
“A sheer delight”
Sally, Teignmouth
September 15, 2017
“Cosy and comforting”
Helen, Watford
September 13, 2017
“Even the Dog is Fooled!”
Marion Whitby, Whitby
August 23, 2017
“The dogs approve!”
Robert Elswood, Somerset
August 23, 2017
“Small but perfectly formed”
Dawn, Tyne & Wear
August 23, 2017
Worth every cosy penny
Gary Campbell, Dorchester
June 16, 2017
“Warm glow”
Eric Harrison, Minehead
June 6, 2017
“Transformed the room”
Graham and Joy, Plymouth
June 6, 2017
Instant log burner alternative
Mr and Mrs L, Southampton
June 2, 2017
“Stovax still looks good in the summer”
Paul Green, Coventry
May 15, 2017
“Lovely Gas Fires”
John & Margaret, Keighley
May 15, 2017
Enhances and warms the room
Eric & Linda Bradley, Cotswolds
May 15, 2017
“A Delight!”
Chris Streets, Much Wenlock
May 15, 2017
Even duck loves the stove
Niall, Everton
May 12, 2017
“So really pleased. Everyone makes nice comments.”
Dennis, Bremhill
May 10, 2017
“Delighted”
Barry, Lawford
May 10, 2017
“Great looking stove”
Kevin, Witney Oxon
May 9, 2017
“Heat and looks combined.”
John, Exmouth
May 9, 2017
“Our Home is Cosy Again”
Margaret Harrington, Co. Carlow, Ireland
May 8, 2017
“A Rosie Glow”
Elizabeth Howard, Hampshire
May 5, 2017
“Cosy cold nights”
Graeme Kitchen, UK
May 2, 2017
“Finally!”
Ian, Aberystwyth
April 10, 2017
“Great addition for our lounge”
Barry K Heath, Sandhurst, Berkshire
April 7, 2017
“Beautiful and Functional”
Wayne, Buckinghamshire
April 3, 2017
“Heart of the home”
Jude Bowler, Northwich
April 3, 2017
“It’s brought the room to life”
Stephen Wright, Denmead
April 3, 2017
“Warm and cozy gas fire”
Darrell, Devon
April 3, 2017
“A great heating investment”
Peter, Exmouth, Devon
April 3, 2017
“Brings warmth and cheer whenever lit”
Nick & Jane, Darwen, Lancashire
April 3, 2017
“Heart of the home”
Stuart, Stratford-upon-Avon
April 3, 2017
“A great stove, great heat, great looks”
Lesley, Fort William
March 31, 2017
“Provides a wonderful focal point”
Glyn, Cowbridge
March 31, 2017
“Oscar seems to like the new fire!”
Heather, Newtownabbey
March 31, 2017
“Comfy and cosy”
Di, Sandbach
March 31, 2017
“The Heart of the Home”
Alex, Ebford, Devon
March 30, 2017
“Perfect – wonderful and warm!”
Margaret, Shetland
February 27, 2017
“Fire looks amazing”
Karen,
February 24, 2017
“What A Difference a Day Makes”
Jean, Winlaton Tyne & Wear
February 24, 2017
“Approved by this family member!!”
Bob, Chris and Ollie, Northumberland
February 24, 2017
“Modern Ambience”
Hajra, Nuneaton
February 23, 2017
“Adds to the Artwork”
Brian, Middlesbrough
February 23, 2017
Easy to light!
Caryn Richardson, Lisburn
February 16, 2017
“Superb little dual fuel burner”
Jacqueline Curtis, Eye Suffolk
February 16, 2017
“Looks cool, feels warm”
Linda, Somerset
February 16, 2017
Stylish, Neat and Warming
Graeme, Ashington, West Sussex
February 9, 2017
“Comfortable & Efficient”
John, Buckinghamshire
January 26, 2017
“Wish I had done it years ago”
Colin,
January 25, 2017
“Looks great”
Dave, West mids
January 25, 2017
A beautiful home and family!