A fireplace is more than a heat source — it’s an atmosphere. The glow, the gentle crackle, the ritual. And just like a beautiful kitchen deserves the right cookware, your new fireplace deserves the essential tools that unlock its full potential. These are not just decorative accessories — they’re tactile, functional, and crafted to make tending the fire a pleasure.
The Essential Tool Set
Brooms to whisk away ash with ease. Elegantly balanced tongs and pokers for precise fire control. Shovels and heat-resistant brushes designed for effortless cleanup. Available in ranges for every budget — from refined brushed nickel to warm copper tones to the timeless weight of cast iron. Whether you prefer sleek contemporary lines, rustic charm, or compact minimalism, each accessory adds both beauty and purpose — and always backed by a multi-year guarantee.
Why Add Doors or a Screen?
For safety, energy efficiency and elevated style, the next upgrade to consider is a set of fireplace doors or a protective screen.
Fireplace Doors
Your first choice: ready-to-install or custom-built? Standard doors stocked by retailers are ideal for square openings — cost-effective and quick to install. But if your masonry fireplace has a unique shape or you want a seamless made-for-you look, custom doors are the way to go. Choose from sleek modern metals, rich traditional finishes, or nearly any colour or style imaginable — with only a few exceptions, almost everything is possible.
Fireplace Screens
There are three main types — and each brings its own look and level of protection.
Fire guards keep sparks and embers safely inside the hearth while preventing children and pets from getting too close. Built with one or more panels, they should overlap the top and sides of the fireplace by at least 1 inch.
Folding screens are both practical and decorative.
- For wood-burning fires: choose a screen 3–4″ wider than your opening.
- For gas fires: 1″ overlap is sufficient.
- Note: sizing on packaging refers to the screen laid flat — add 20–30% to account for the folds.
Three-panel styles offer the clearest view of the flames. Four panels lean more traditional and fold away more easily. Five-panel screens — rarer, but ideal for very wide fireplace openings.
Mesh metal screens are another timeless choice — lightweight, elegant and easy to position using built-in supports or legs. They typically extend ½” beyond the opening for dependable spark protection.
For more information, please contact a WE LOVE FIRE retailer partner near you.
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