Some like it hot: How to choose a stove to suit your living space

Wood, multifuel and pellet stoves, electric and space heaters: We take you through the varieties, and their pros and cons 

The Swedish Contura is EcoDesign certified, €510.

A leggy Victorian, receding into the wall or a Scandinavian pillar-box of fire, solid fuel-style stoves come in a range of choices.

Here’s a warming introduction to their varieties, benefits, and challenges.