Step 1 - What size or Stove heat output to choose?
Stove size or output is quoted in Killowats (Kw).
See the approximate size / output needed from the guide below. You'll need to make allowance for various factors, like insulation and double-glazing etc. (Our surveyor can advise)
Or, for a detailed guide on stove size click here
Small Rooms
Medium Sized Rooms
Around 15ft x 15ft / 5m x 5m
Look for 3 to 7Kw stoves
Large Rooms
Larger than 15ft x 15ft / 5m x 5m
Look for 6 to 10Kw stoves
Extra Large Rooms
Big spaces, e.g. barn conversions
Look for +10Kw stoves
Step 2 - Pick your style
Contemporary wide screen free standing style
These contemporary styles are from Stovax. The range starts with the Studio 500, at 600mm wide, expanding to the Studio 3 at 1.4m wide which puts out up to 16Kw of heat. With optional steel benches.
Studio stoves: Studio
Smaller versions from Stovax Elise
Widescreen inset stoves
Impressive inset contemporary stoves with a wide screen. Starting around 600mm with the Studio 500, at 600mm wide, expanding to the Studio 3 at 1.4m wide which puts out up to 16Kw of heat. Stovax Studio inset.