Best Wood Burning Stove Ideas for Your Home
Considering adding a small log burner to your home? It’s a decision that requires some planning and clever interior styling. To inspire you, we’ve rounded up the best home ideas for wood burning stoves to help you create that warm, inviting, and oh-so-cosy atmosphere everyone loves.
Home Ideas for a Wood Burning Stove
Making the log burner the centre
When considering how to make a wood burning stove look nice, the first thing to decide is where it will go. Whether you have a bigger lounge area to work with or a tiny home, don’t be afraid to make it the centre of attention! The Hobbit Stove has lots of small stove extras and accessories you can choose from to make this small log burner suit your home.
Making a wood burning stove look nice has never been so easy with our small stove extras. Why not choose from our range of stove paint colours for the doors? Browns and deep reds are very on trend for Autumn 2025 ~ mojave red, golden fire brown and forest green with brass fittings are our favourite Autumnal colours and combinations! Create your perfect stove and choose your colours here.
If you want your small log burner to truly shine as the heart of your room, consider giving it a little lift. A raised hearth instantly turns your stove into a stylish focal point, while also doubling up as handy storage for fuel. For an even simpler solution, our stand option for The Hobbit Stove raises it by an extra 158mm and includes built-in space to neatly stack a few logs — practical and beautiful all at once.
Complement with surrounds
Wondering what to put around a wood burning stove? There are so many creative ways to make your stove the star of the room. For a contemporary and stylish look, consider wall panelling to create a sleek backdrop. If you want to add a playful twist, funky patterned tiles bring colour and personality into the space. Installing your stove in a shepherd’s hut with a corrugated roof? Echo the look indoors with a corrugated splashback for rustic charm. Or keep things simple with natural textures — slate is a timeless choice that not only frames your stove beautifully, but can also be matched with your hearth for a seamless finish. When considering what to put around a wood burning stove, please refer to our clearances here.
Fireplace ideas for a small stove
Looking for fireplace ideas for a small stove? Our little Hobbit Stove first found its home tucked into cosy fireplaces where larger stoves just wouldn’t fit — and it’s still the perfect choice for those charming, compact spaces. Every small fireplace or nook has its own character, so we’ve gathered some beautiful inspiration to spark your creativity. You could frame your stove with a classic mantelpiece for a timeless, traditional look, or embrace a more rustic style by leaving some of the original brickwork exposed while covering the rest for contrast. However you style it, a small stove can bring big warmth and personality to even the tiniest fireplace.
Incorporate a stylish or traditional small stove hearth
Choosing the right hearth is an important part of creating a cosy and stylish stove area. All of our stoves require a non-combustible hearth with a depth of at least 12mm, extending at least 225mm in front of the stove. Beyond the practical side, think about how your hearth material can complement your interior — whether it’s natural stone, sleek slate, or something more modern — to create a space that feels both safe and inviting.
When it comes to fireplace hearths, natural materials like granite, marble, limestone, and slate have long been favourites for their timeless warmth and charm. But if you’re after something a little different, glass and concrete hearths are becoming increasingly popular! For a bold statement, choose to tile your hearth with some heatproof tiles for extra unique charm.
