by Marta Bellacosa.
Much more than simple heating systems, fireplaces and stoves evoke an atmosphere of tradition and intimacy: a hearth that heats and represents the beating heart of the home.
The fireplace, with its crackling fire, transforms every room into a welcoming refuge, ideal for spending relaxing autumn and winter days. Modern stoves, whether pellet, wood, gas, hybrid bioethanol or electric, offer practical solutions with high levels of efficiency and easy management, thanks to cutting-edge cleaning systems. The materials are different: cast iron, steel, glass and ceramic coverings; whether you choose a fireplace for its charm or a stove for its performance, both represent an investment in comfort and quality of living.
1 – VERTICAL EFFICIENCY
Light 03 is a Caminetti Montegrappa model that develops vertically. It has a ceramic glass door that opens up and down for cleaning. The fireplace can be integrated with two optional kits for air ducting and distribution: the first keeps the fireplace with natural convection, while the second converts it to ventilated and forced air.
Light 03 wood-burning fireplace by Caminetti Montegrappa, pictured with ESSENTIAL 03 covering, price starting from €3,000 – caminettimontegrappa.it
2 – TRANSPORTABLE COMFORT
To heat directly, or integrate a heat source in colder environments, a radiant stove is what you need. AR444 is a quartz stove from Ardes, with 2 quartz lamps and 2 adjustable power levels (400/800 W), anti-tipping switch and imitation leather handle for easy transport.
AR444 quartz stove by Ardes, 46x17x38h cm, €34.90 – ardes.it
3 – MODULAR FIREPLACE
Bench 65 is a freestanding wood-burning stove-fireplace by Edilkamin with a reversible door (during installation) and can also be combined with two 90 or 120 cm bench modules, which can be used as a wood or object storage compartment. Characterized by essential and rigorous lines, it is suitable for contemporary environments and can be placed in any area of the house, even to separate two different rooms.
Bench 65 fireplace stove by Edilkamin, starting from €3,090 – edilkamin.com
4 – SMART STOVE
Characterized by a contemporary design, Berry90+ is a pellet stove from EK63, an Edilkamin brand. The frame is in matt white, dove gray or burgundy ceramic, contrasting with the matt black central body and the cast iron door. The model obtains the air necessary for combustion from the outside, preserving the quality of the air in the internal rooms and, thanks to the ducting system, it is also able to heat adjacent rooms. It is equipped with integrated Bluetooth and WiFi, offering smart use solutions: it can be programmed via a remote control from your smartphone.
Berry90+ pellet stove by Edilkamin, dove gray ceramic, 46x49x104h cm, €2,060 – ek-63.com
5 – INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
The Ecosmart Fire T-Lite 3 designer fireplace was created for indoor and outdoor environments; Made of stainless steel with a tempered glass screen surrounding the burner. A representative fire that works with e-NRG bioethanol, a natural and clean fuel, without smoke or soot.
T-Lite 3 designer fireplace by EcoSmart Fire, from €1,335 – it.ecosmartfire.eu
6 – 100% CUSTOMIZABLE
Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, Conotto by Focotto is an independent stainless steel fireplace that does not require a flue, because it uses bioethanol burner technology, whose combustion does not generate smoke, ash or sparks. It can be placed on the ground, installed on the wall or hung, with an arm that allows it to change orientation, and is available in 4 models and different finishes.
Conotto di Focotto bioethanol fireplace, starting from €1,100 – focotto.com
7 – VINTAGE TOUCH
Bonny is a wood-burning stove from Piazzetta characterized by sweet and soft lines, with Majolica cladding in the pastel colors Green Tea, Powder, White, Cream, Anise and Moka; wall-mountable. The flame, thanks to the large glass door, allows you to enjoy the view of the fire to the fullest.
Bonny wood stove by Piazzetta, 80.5x46x109h cm, from €4,000 – piazzetta.com
8 – SMART CLEANING
Emily is a Palazzetti pellet stove, characterized by an automatic brazier cleaning system and a total combustion system (which completely burns the pellets and ash), which together reduce the frequency of maintenance and cleaning. With the AirPro version it is possible to channel hot air up to 14 metres, independently heating the environment where the stove is positioned and another room in the house. The Connection Box also allows you to manage the functions conveniently from your smartphone. It is available in white, black or moka painted steel.
Ecofire Emily pellet stove by Palazzetti, 53x53x110h cm, from €3,525 – palazzetti.it
9 – INDEPENDENT OR WALL MOUNTED
Bubble Wall & Floor is a bioethanol fireplace from the Senso line by Planika. This round powder-coated stainless steel fire pit can be freestanding (with polished oak legs) or wall-mounted. It is equipped with all existing safety solutions for ethanol-fueled products. Lighting the fire is very simple: all you need is to press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Bubble bioethanol fireplace by Planika, from €1,464 – planikafires.it
On the cover, T-Lite series by EcoSmart Fire.
