There is nothing like gathering around blazing logs to banish the winter chills. Now is the time to focus on your heating and make sure it is working for you financially, effectively and visually. We have found some of the best options around, so that you can easily find your hearth’s desire.

1) The Latest Look: New this season by Elgin and Hall. The Sophia fireplace looks sophisticated and elegant yet affordable at £799 from Peppers Fireplace Studio, 70 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4EG. Contact 020 8303 7318. www.peppersonline.co.uk

2) Small but Beautifully Formed: This contemporary stove is 3.75kw and is perfect for a kitchen or family room, prices from £869 from Peppers Fireplace Studio, 70 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4EG. Conatct 020 8303 7318. www.peppersonline.co.uk

3) Environmentally friendly: These woodburning stoves have low emissions and are approved by Defra for use in smoke free zones. For more information and offers contact Westcombes 250-252 Lee High Road, Lewisham SE13 5PL 0208 852 6204 www.westcombes.co.uk

4) The Country Look: Clean burn stove with oak veneered beam mantel, chamber red brick with front return and granite hearth from Burns Fireplaces, 7 Homesdale Road, Bromley, BR2 9JQ. 020 8290 1133.

5) Classic design: This straightforward design makes this fireplace a popular choice. A multi-fuel stove in Reeded pattern design to Vermiculite chamber. This Murcia fireplace incorporates a hined black granite hearth from Kelvin Fireplaces, Polhill Garden Centre. Contact 01959 532444 www.kelvinfireplaces.co.uk

6) Contemporary Style: Beautiful in design, sleek and stylish adding the wow factor to any room this Studio 5kw Gas log fire offer 70 per cent efficiency so not only looks good but adds warmth too £2,348 from Peppers Fireplace Studio, 70 Avenue Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4EG. Contact 020 8303 7318 www.peppersonline.co.uk