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The legend of British Fires

The legend of British Fires

Fireplaces have long held a special place in the hearts and homes of people around the world. With a rich history dating back centuries, these iconic features have not only provided warmth and comfort, but also served as symbols of hearth.

 

While traditional fireplaces remain beloved, modern interpretations like electric fireplaces have emerged, offering innovative designs and higher efficiencies. And when it comes to the electric fireplace market, British Fires is an internationally known brand that has been reigning in the market for several years now. 

British Fires

British Fires is a name synonymous with elegance, innovation and legacy in the world of fireplaces. The brand has successfully carved a niche for itself in the fireplace industry by offering a fusion of traditional warmth and contemporary design.

 

With multi-award-winning flame effects, British electric fires create a stunning visual for friends and family. Their patent-pending Air Curtain Technology allows their products to circulate cooler air in and disperse warmed air back into the room using a dual-outlet system. This system is discreetly placed above the glass to provide efficient heating.

British electric fires are manufactured in Christchurch, England. Furthermore, installing these electric fireplaces and stoves is quick and easy, as they come ready to go right out of the box. They offer multi-sided installation to fit any space. Customers can choose between three-sided, corner or front-facing designs on linear fireplaces. Here are some additional reasons that make British Fires a market leader:

Ă¼Â  Ideal for media walls

Ă¼Â  Easy to control flames

Ă¼Â  Modern and sleek fires

Ă¼Â  Customisable to any lifestyle

Ă¼Â  Adding comfort wherever needed

Ă¼Â  2020 Art of Fire Vesta Winner

 

The New Forest electric fireplaces collection by British Fires is inspired by the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. It is a beautiful addition to any home, creating realistic flames with beautiful and efficient LEDs. The new collection will look brand-new for many years after you purchase it, heating your home with a capacity of up to 1500W.

British Fires at Wignells

British electric fires and stoves can only be found in selected dealers around Australia, who offer a bespoke service in both the supply and installation of British Fires. As the electric fireplace market continues to grow, Wignells has partnered with British Fires to become the exclusive Australian distributor of the UK brand.

We sell British electric fires across Australia and provide qualified installations and aftermarket service. If you require a quote on any British Fires products, please feel free to fill out the form and wait to receive a FREE quote from our experts.

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