From Conmoto the people who brought you the simply sublime Balance Modular Stove System comes the Travelmate. Combining the technology of smokeless fire with weather resistant powder coating. The Travelmate, frees the fireplace from being in a fixed place in the home and now you can enjoy the ambiance of a real flame almost anywhere, both indoors and out.

Visit  Conmoto online at www.conmoto.com

Powered by the most advanced ethanol burner, the Globe from Vauni is a free-standing, chimney-free fireplace that can rotate 360 degrees on its 'foot', so you can experience the pleasure of your home fire wherever you choose to sit. Simple and safe to use, this concrete-lined pod of fire can be regulated with a built-in control. Absolutely no compromise on aesthetics; Vauni - global warming at its finest.

Globe is available from Pid. Visit Pid online at www.pid.se

Fuel the ignition of inspiration and forget tradition with this striking Glass Fireplace from Bloch Design. The Glass Fireplace is a custom-made, contemporary design and each unique piece, whether tinted or natural, will guarantee attention with its eye-catching aesthetics.

Visit Bloch Design online at www.bloch-design.com

With their ever-popular design aesthetics,  Smeg have obviously been working the drawing board for other household goodies that would be suitable to apply their winning retro formula to.

The next lucky appliance to get the Smeg makeover is the fireplace. Three ranges of flueless gas fires are now available that are designed to hang on any wall. With no chimney or recess required for the flueless technology, the fires can be hung anywhere in your home and whilst it probably isn’t necessary to have a fire place in the kitchen, this does however mean that your new fire can perfectly co-ordinate with the rest of the Smeg appliances in the kitchen.

For the full range visit www.smeguk.com

Fires often form the focal point of a room and The Eye from Legend Fires is a contemporary fire that's sure to draw the focus of any guest.

The Eye's Ultima fire unit can be installed with either Log or Crushed glass burner . The fascias are available in a range of colour finishes including white, peach and granite effect.

Visit Legend Fires online at www.legend-fires.com

Made from weather-resistant materials, the Retro by EcoSmart Fire lends it's titular style to your decor. Designed by Paul Cohen and Marc Veenendaal, it's cubed minimalism meets 60's-inspired cool with its fibreglass rounded corners. EcoSmart Fire is an environmentally friendly fire (it burns renewable energy) and is a new concept of open fireplace, with no flue or hard connection. Efficient in its heating and modular by nature, the Retro allows you to ease your green conscience whilst putting a little contemporary 60's trend in your life. It may not be free, but it's definitely love. 

Visit EcoSmart Fire online at www.ecosmartfire.com/uk  or www.ecosmartfire.com and choose your location

The BALANCE Modular Stove System from Germany's Conmoto, designed by acclaimed German designer Peter Maly, is characterised by its' clean architectural lines and functionality. Though the stove provides an impressive heat output of 7kw, it also provides unique practical features, too. Fitted according to your own requirements, the BALANCE provides characteristics such as modular log storage units and a bench, and BALANCE "Nature" has the added possibility of shelves, drawers and a television or hi-fi console unit finished in Oak or Walnut.

The BALANCE stove is available in the UK through Encompass. Viewing is by appointment only, contact Encompass by email at info@encompassco.com

Suitable for an open fire, gas fire insert or firebox system, the Piazzetta Vision Fireplace from Robeys of Derbyshire is a striking yet homely heating unit. Using precious majolica, nine hand-performed processes create a combination of stunning designs and uniform heat transfer. Available in a selection of colours (shown here in Mocha), complemented with stainless steel details.

Visit Robeys online at www.robeys.co.uk