Warmth For the Heart of the Home | Schots’ Expert Guide to Choosing the Perfect Fireplace

Although we’re all sad to say goodbye to the stronger sunshine, there’s something cosy and comforting about gathering around the fireplace in winter. As we swap the light summer evenings on the BBQ for curated comfort, we embrace the art of staying in and a sense of ‘home’. Offering warmth, character, and timeless style, the fireplace becomes a focal point of the home and helps us to feel excited for getting ‘winter ready’. Whether you’re renovating or designing a new space, Schots Home Emporium shares expert tips on finding the right fireplace for your winter retreat.  

What Fireplaces Suit You?

Whether you want to stay curled up comfortably next to the fire, or you intend on making a bolder design statement with your choice, finding the right fireplace will be a mix of style and practicality. Transforming the look and feel of your living space, fireplaces make the heart of the home with classic charm and seasonal living. So, which are the best suited to your home vision? 

Wood-burning fireplaces remain a classic choice for their rich ambience and efficient heating. Schots' collection features architectural designs like the Tarvos and Atomo suspended fireplaces, offering 360-degree rotation for dynamic living spaces. For those seeking a more grounded feel, the Elora and Rondella wood heaters combine craftsmanship, slow-burning technology, and premium construction. Each model is crafted to exceed Australian standards for efficiency and emissions, delivering superior performance alongside striking design. 

For an elevated finish, consider Schots' collection of hand-carved marble fireplaces. With timeless designs inspired by English and French styles, these pieces bring a refined, sculptural beauty to any interior, for both classic and contemporary spaces. 

Schots also offers a stunning range of timber mantels, providing a more cost-effective way to create a sophisticated fireplace feature. Designed to complement both traditional and modern homes, many of these mantels are available with matching cast iron inserts to create the ultimate fireplace statement.

Staying Warm Under the Stars

Think beyond indoors. Imagine this: the crackle of firewood, plush throws, and layering up. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect winter evening? Just because it’s the colder weather, doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the winter atmosphere in outdoor spaces. Extend your entertaining areas with Schots' outdoor heating range, featuring corten steel wood burners, fire pits, and chimineas. With designs that create the best of the outdoors and allow you to continue hosting under the stars, even as the temperature drops. 

Schots’ Expert Tips for Fireplace Selection

Whilst we might not be that happy to enter a colder season, there’s something undeniably exciting about the thought of a glowing fireplace to cosy up beside, don’t you think? So, we’re lucky to have some guidance from Schots, who are helping us to ensure we have the fireplace that’s exactly right for us. Let’s have a look at what they’ve said is important when selecting a fireplace.

• Consider Your Space: Suspended designs suit open-plan living rooms, while freestanding models fit perfectly in cosy corners. 
• Match Your Home’s Aesthetic: Marble fireplaces adapt beautifully to classic and modern interiors, while timber mantels with cast iron inserts offer flexibility across styles. 
• Prioritise Efficiency: Choose slow-combustion fireplaces that exceed Australian standards to maximise heat output and minimise environmental impact. 
• Create a Cosy Setting: Style your fireplace with textured seating, layered rugs, and ambient lighting for a welcoming winter haven.

Find a fireplace for the heart of the home that provides you with the warmth and comfort you deserve this winter. From striking statement pieces to understated classics, Schots Home Emporium’s fireplace collection offers something for every home. Bring your projects to life using our mood board tool and Project Studio, or visit Schots Clifton Hill showroom to explore the range and get winter-ready today.