How a Modern Floating Log Burner Can Elevate Your Home
A modern floating log burner can transform any living space, elevating its aesthetic appeal. These contemporary fireplaces are designed not just for warmth but also to serve as a stunning focal point. In this guide, you will learn about the benefits, energy efficiency, and various styles of modern log burners Caleo offers. Furthermore, we'll delve into how bespoke fireplace designs can complement your interior (each fireplace we make is unique to you!). If you've been considering upgrading your home's heating system, a modern floating log burner may be the perfect solution.
What Are the Key Benefits of a Modern Floating Log Burner?
Modern floating log burners provide an array of benefits that enhance the overall living experience and your homes visual appeal.
Aesthetic Appeal: Floating log burners serve as a stylish centerpiece, adding a contemporary touch to your space.
Energy Efficiency: Our fireplaces have years of engineering behind them, making them extremely efficiencient while still offering significant heat output (some models up to 19kW).
Environmental Impact: Many of our fireplaces are DEFRA Approved for smoke-control areas, and all are low particulate burning and are ECODESIGN Certified.
Increased Home Value: Installing an attractive and functional log burner can boost your home's overall market appeal.
Ambiance and Comfort: The warmth and flickering light can create a cozy environment that enhances relaxation and comfort.
What Energy Efficiency Advantages Do Modern Wood Burning Stoves Offer?
For those looking to get the absolute most out of their fireplace, understanding the energy efficiency advantages that modern wood burning stoves offer is crucial. Our suspended stoves have been engineered to maximize heat output while minimizing fuel consumption. This is the case for wood burning, bioethanol or gas powered. The design of our fireplaces means thjey offer 360° head radiation, giving even heat in a space, reducing any cold spots in a room. Many floating fireplaces can now be powered using bioethanol, a renewable fuel made form sugar beets that still maximises heat output with an average use of 1 litre of bioethanol per hour of burning. Plus, electronic controls mean you don't need a snuffer and are in full control of the flames.
Which Designer Styles and Customisation Options Are Available?
In the world of modern floating log burners, several designer styles and customisation options are available. The floating design allows for creative installations that make for a stunning architectural feature. Homeowners can choose from:
Sleek designs: These units are made to be minimal and sleek in their design. See: The Slimfocus.
Bold designs: Not afraid to shy away, these fireplaces are made to be a focal point in your room. See: The EVA.
Corner Styles: Many floating fireplaces and diminutive enough to float in a corner, still offering a beautiful architectural piece with all the benefits of a floating fireplace. See: The Bathyscafocus Porthole.
Wall-mounted Options: Many of our fireplaces can also be wall mounted still giving you a stunning, modern fireplace but keeping your space open. See: The LEA.
Choosing a designer fireplace not only enhances the overall aesthetic of the home but also reflects your personal style and taste.
Contemporary Fireplace Ideas to Inspire Homeowners and Designers.
If you're struggling to picture a floating fireplace in your space, here are some previous installations from Caleo to give you a better idea.
The EVA Log Burner: Installed in a clean, contemporary home with barn conversion elements, this wall-mounted EVA added a 'wow' factor to the room, but still allowed the space to breathe.
The Gyrofocus: Installed in a Silo conversion (yes, you did read that correctly), this bioethanol fireplace overlooks the greenery outside and creates a gathering point indoors.
The Zelia: Installed in Skibo Castle, near Glenmorangie, this floating fireplace is a central focal point in the room and adds a warm, inviting glow to visitors.
These contemporary ideas reflect a movement towards fireplaces that not only keep homes warm but also enhance the overall design ethos of modern living spaces.
What Does the Installation Process of a Floating Log Burner Involve?
The installation process of a floating log burner involves several critical steps to ensure a safe and efficient setup:
Design Consultation: Once we recieve basic technical details and images of your space, we assess your space and location preferences to determine the best fireplace type and location for your burner.
Technical Requirements: We identify the requirements such as chimney venting, flue size, and structural integrity.
Making your fireplace: Most Caleo fireplaces take around 12-14 weeks to build and then ship from the South of France to the UK. This is because every single fireplace we install has been handmade to meet your specifications and requirements by highly skilled metal workers
Installation Steps: Proper installation is necessary for safety, involving skilled, manufacturer trained professionals who adhere to manufacturer instructions and requirements for your log burnr installation. With careful planning, a floating log burner installation can be a straightforward process.
Final Commissioning: Once installed, the burner will be tested to ensure it operates correctly before you are left with a beautiful fireplace!
What Are Typical Costs Associated With Purchasing and Installing a Caleo Fireplace?
Typical costs for installing a modern floating log burner can vary widely depending on your chosen fireplace model, but on average, a project starts from £15,000.
A project means: the cost of the fireplace to you, the flue and installation costs. Factors such as ceiling height can vary this figure, as a higher ceiling requires more flue extensions and a longer installation time. Whereas a very short flue and ceiling height can keep this figure on the lower end.
If you're considering purchasing one of our floating fireplaces, we highly recommend making an enquiry, as every project is different and likely has unique requirements you may not be aware of.
How Does Caleo Ltd Ensure Expert Installation and Customer Satisfaction?
At Caleo Ltd, expert installation and customer satisfaction are number one priority to provide a seamless experience:
Personalised Design Proposals: Tailored proposals based on your design or space so you can make an informed decision about your log burner.
Experienced Installation Team: Skilled professionals ensure that installations are safe and meet all regulatory standards.
Ongoing Support: After installation, if you have any questions, we're always on hand to help.
How Can Scheduling a Showroom Visit Help With Your Decision?
Once you have recieved your proposal / quote, you can book a showroom appointment to see your model or a similar model (dependent on availability) to give you a better idea of scale and functionality.
Why is it worth seeing the fireplace in person?
Visual Experience: See the burners in person to understand their size, design, and functionality better.
Expert Guidance: While we can answer questions remotely, it may help to see some of the more intricate details in person and we can offer our expertise on these details (built in ash pans, remote control for gas fires are good examples).
Understanding Functionality: Observing the burners in action allows for a clearer understanding of how they work and physically feeling their heat outputs.
These elements help create an informed and enjoyable buying experience. Visiting a showroom is a key step in evaluating the aesthetic and functional qualities of a designer fireplace.
Who are Caleo?
Caleo Ltd are specalist suppliers and installers of bespoke, modern fireplaces. We specalise in floating and hanging fireplaces, being the sole UK supplier for JC Bordelet and Focus Fireplaces. Read all about Caleo or make an enquiry to see our pricelist.
