A young couple in Bradford with a bold idea for their living space — a striking central fireplace positioned between two large glass windows, bringing warmth and a strong visual identity to a room that needed a focal point. Fireplace Studio Brighouse specified and installed a Contra 886G wood burning stove with a full twin wall flue system, delivering a high-efficiency installation that works as hard aesthetically as it does practically.
The Client
A young couple modernising their family home in Bradford, with a clear sense of what they wanted and a space with real potential waiting to be unlocked.
The Brief
The living room featured two large glass windows flanking a central wall, a natural stage for a statement fireplace. The goal was to place a modern, stylish stove at the heart of the room, creating an eye-catching centrepiece that would greet anyone entering the space and provide serious heat output for a room with high ceilings and generous proportions.
What Stove We Installed
Barbas Bellfire Gas Panorama for The Media Wall
We specified the Contra 886G wood burning stove — a sleek, contemporary appliance that balances strong heat output with clean, modern styling.
As the property had no existing chimney, we designed and installed a twin wall flue system to allow the wood burner to operate safely and efficiently, opening up the installation to a home that would otherwise have had limited options.
Project Timeline
From initial deposit to completed installation, the project was turned around in approximately five weeks.
Why This Was the Right Solution
The Contra 886G was well suited to both the aesthetic brief and the practical demands of the space. High ceilings and large windows mean a room loses heat quickly, so a stove with a strong heat output was essential rather than optional. Positioned centrally between the windows, it creates exactly the kind of commanding visual the clients were looking for — the first thing you notice when you walk in, and the thing that ties the whole room together.
The Result
The clients were delighted. The stove performs brilliantly in the space, delivering the heat the room demands while giving the living area a focal point with real presence. A clean, considered installation that makes an immediate impression.
