by Marta Bellacosa.
Much more than simple heating systems, fireplaces and stoves evoke an atmosphere of tradition and intimacy: a hearth that warms and represents the beating heart of the home.
A fireplace, with its crackling fire, transforms any room into a welcoming haven, ideal for spending relaxing autumn and winter days. Modern stoves , whether pellet, wood, gas, bioethanol, hybrid, or electric, offer practical solutions with high levels of efficiency and easy management, thanks to cutting-edge cleaning systems . Materials vary: cast iron, steel, glass, and ceramic cladding; whether you choose a fireplace for its charm or a stove for its performance, both represent an investment in comfort and quality of life.
1 – VERTICAL EFFICIENCY
Light 03 is a Caminetti Montegrappa model that develops vertically. It has a ceramic glass door that can be raised or lowered for cleaning. The fireplace can be integrated with two optional kits for ducting and distributing air: the first maintains natural convection, while the second converts it to ventilated and forced air.
Light 03 wood-burning fireplace by Caminetti Montegrappa, pictured with ESSENTIAL 03 cladding, starting at €3.000 – caminettimontegrappa.it
2 – TRANSPORTABLE COMFORT
For direct heating or to supplement a heat source in colder rooms, a radiant heater is what you need. The AR444 is a quartz heater from Ardes , with two quartz lamps and two adjustable power levels (400/800 W), an anti-tip switch, and a leatherette handle for easy transport.
Ardes AR444 quartz stove, 46x17x38h cm, €34,90 – ardes.it
3 – MODULAR FIREPLACE
Bench 65 is a freestanding wood-burning stove and fireplace from Edilkamin with a reversible door (during installation). It can also be combined with two 90 or 120 cm bench modules, which can be used as a log storage unit or storage space. Featuring clean, minimalist lines, it's suitable for contemporary spaces and can be placed anywhere in the home, even to separate two different rooms.
Edilkamin Bench 65 fireplace stove, starting from €3.090 – edilkamin.com
4 – SMART STOVE
Featuring a contemporary design, Berry90+ is a pellet stove from EK63 , an Edilkamin brand. The frame is made of matte white, dove gray, or burgundy ceramic, contrasting with the matte black central body and cast iron door. This model draws combustion air from the outside, preserving the quality of the air inside. Thanks to its ducting system, it can also heat adjacent rooms. It features integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, offering smart solutions: it can be programmed via a remote control from your smartphone.
Edilkamin Berry90+ pellet stove, dove-grey ceramic, 46x49x104h cm, €2.060 – ek-63.com
5 – INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
The T-Lite 3 designer fireplace from Ecosmart Fire is designed for both indoor and outdoor use; it's made of stainless steel with a tempered glass screen surrounding the burner. This impressive fireplace runs on e-NRG bioethanol, a natural and clean fuel with no smoke or soot.
EcoSmart Fire T-Lite 3 Designer Fireplace, from €1.335 – it.ecosmartfire.eu
6 – 100% CUSTOMIZABLE
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces, Conotto by Focotto is a freestanding stainless steel fireplace that requires no flue because it uses bioethanol burner technology, which produces no smoke, ash, or sparks. It can be freestanding, wall-mounted, or hung, with a revolving arm, and is available in four models and various finishes.
Conotto bioethanol fireplace by Focotto, starting from €1.100 – focotto.com
7 – VINTAGE TOUCH
Bonny is a wood-burning stove from Piazzetta featuring soft, flowing lines and a majolica cladding in the pastel colors of Green Tea, Powder Pink, White, Cream, Anise, and Mocha. It can be wall-mounted. The large glass door allows you to fully enjoy the view of the flame.
Bonny wood-burning stove by Piazzetta, 80,5x46x109h cm, from €4.000 – piazzetta.com
8 – SMART CLEANING
Emily is a Palazzetti pellet stove featuring an automatic brazier cleaning system and a total combustion system (which completely burns pellets and ash), which together reduce maintenance and cleaning frequency. The AirPro version can duct hot air up to 14 meters, independently heating the room where the stove is located and another room in the house. The Connection Box also allows you to manage the stove's functions conveniently from your smartphone. It is available in white, black, or mocha painted steel.
Palazzetti Ecofire Emily pellet stove, 53x53x110h cm, from €3.525 – palazzetti.it
9 – INDEPENDENT OR WALL-MOUNTED
The Bubble Wall & Floor is a bioethanol fireplace from Planika 's Senso line . This round, powder-coated stainless steel fire pit can be freestanding (with polished oak legs) or wall-mounted. It features all the safety features available for ethanol-fueled products. Lighting the fire is a breeze: simply press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Planika Bubble bioethanol fireplace, from €1.464 – planikafires.it
On the cover, T-Lite series by EcoSmart Fire.
