Wood burning stoves accessories are simply one of life’s real pleasures – how many people come into a room with a blazing fire and the comforting smell of woodsmoke and don’t comment on how lovely it is? They are always a talking point, always wonderful to snuggle up in front of and they always look good too – a way of instantly bringing character into any room. If you are still deciding what type of wood burning stove to go for then here is a great selection.
Once you have chosen your stove, then you will need some accessories to go with it – some are functional and some can be used to complete the look!
Fuel Makes Great Wood Burning Stove Accessories
First you will need fuel – large piles of logs are beautiful wood burning stove accessories, and you could consider buying some that are purely ornamental to sit among your fuel pile to enhance the look. Depending how many logs you store at a time you might want to consider a log basket. Wicker is the traditional choice and is a timeless classic, but if you have a more contemporary setting you could opt for a metal one – aluminium looks good.
You will also need firelighters and matches. These should be stored away, not only because they look a bit inelegant and spoil the illusion, but also for safety reasons! Find a pretty storage box that can sit alongside your wood burning stove to keep all the unsightly accessories neatly out of the way, but have them ready when you need them (this will also save you hunting through the drawers when you are trying to find the matches on a chilly afternoon!).
Consider whether you’d like a firescreen or guard. If you have young children then they are an important safety consideration, and the screens are also good for making sure that any sparks your fire spits out don’t come into the room or onto your carpet. There are plenty of sizes and styles available so whatever the décor of your room, there will be one to fit.
Fireside tools are practical wood burning stove accessories and look good at the same time! A poker is essential for stirring up those dying embers to get just a bit more warmth, and a set of tongs for moving burning logs is also a good idea. Many sets will also come with a brush and pan for sweeping up the ash, although the more modern technique is simply to use a vacuum cleaner – and if this seems like a messy job for something you use around the rest of your home, there are plenty of dedicated ash vacuum cleaners on the market!
Your stove should enhance the warmth and comfort of your living space, and once you have decided on the style and size you can have more fun shopping for the accessories to make the space truly yours.
