Harnessing Fire – Stoke Fireplace Studio

The household fireplace is no longer just a heat source. Today, a fireplace is just as much about aesthetics, comfort and nostalgia as it is about warmth, becoming very much a design element that takes cues from the overarching style of the home. With a curated collection of fireplaces sourced from around the world, Stoke Fireplace Studio’s offering is designed to provide an unparalleled level of choice.

There is a lot to consider when choosing the right fireplace model for a project. From the style of the fire itself to its location and the surround finish, these important details speak to the overall design aesthetic of the space. Recognising that every space is unique, Stoke has curated an extensive range, with modern minimalist styles right through to classic fireplaces to suit more traditionally-styled spaces.

A contemporary and unexpected look can be achieved with a MODE corner gas fire, which creates unusual and unconventional installations. The Escea DS range can be installed double-sided, connecting two spaces and creating a grand look and feel. For an industrial aesthetic, the Escea DFS730 freestanding fireplace has the rustic appeal of a wood fire with the convenience of gas. And for those who love the nostalgia of wood, the Spartherm Freestander is a modern freestanding wood fire with a modest yet refined sensibility.

Escea’s range provides for a wide range of fireplace configurations. Pictured here are the FS730 Freestanding Gas Fireplace; the DS1400 double-sided log fire in two different arrangements; and the DS1650 installed below a television.

Often the installation is where a fireplace comes into its own, and the Stoke range offers fireplaces that can be installed virtually anywhere. No longer relegated to the living room hearth, almost all of Stoke’s products can be installed in a variety of unusual locations, from beneath island benches to the centre of a room.

Many of these installation options are made possible by Escea’s flexible flue and zero-clearance technology. Escea flues can run through walls and even under the floor, while zero clearance offers the ability to surround the fireplace with any desired material – from opulent marbles to rugged brick and concrete to soft and subtle timbers. It also means a television can be mounted right above or beside the fireplace, with Escea offering the lowest television clearance on the market.

Often the installation is where a fireplace comes into its own, and the Stoke range offers fireplaces that can be installed virtually anywhere.

When it comes to finish, the options are as wide ranging as personal, architectural and interior style. Fuel beds range from traditional logs to river rocks, while mantel surrounds can be added and customised to pay homage to heritage. Flues can be exposed statement pieces, just as much a part of the design as the fireplace itself, or hidden beneath cladding to make way for clean, modern lines.

Ultimately, it is this freedom of choice that drives Stoke Fireplace Studio’s work. “Every option we offer is designed to ensure the space is cohesive and harnesses the purpose and personality of the home and its owner,” says Jarrod Strauss, Stoke Sydney Managing Director. “This is how the fireplace becomes a form of expression for the home and the people within it – a true design element as well as a functional heating appliance.”

Pictured here are the Spatherm freestanding fireplace; the FS730 freestanding fireplace; and the Mode gas fire shown in two different contemporary settings.

“Every option we offer is designed to ensure the space is cohesive and harnesses the purpose and personality of the home and its owner,” says Jarrod Strauss, Stoke Sydney Managing Director.