Bright spark

We all expect to turn on the heating during the cold winter months but year after year, we find we still need the extra heat, long after winter is over.

With an open-fronted gas fire from Real Fires, it's easy to have heat whenever you want it. With one flick of the switch, your fire radiates warmth into the room.

However, director Ali Scott says gas fires from Real Fires are designed to do more than just add warmth to your home.

"Fireplaces create a lovely ambience and become a focal point of your interior."

Real Fires designs and manufactures all its gas fires locally. The collection includes traditional, classic styles and sleek, modern fires. Black or stainless steel trim looks equally good with both grate designs. There's a wide choice of sizes also, with widths ranging from compact 650mm models, ideal for cosy apartments and small spaces, to extra-wide 1500mm fires. These larger models are well suited to open-plan living and family rooms.

Real Fires' team works with architects, designers and homeowners to select the best fire for each home from its range of standard, minimal and designer gas fires, through-wall fireplaces and options for outdoor courtyards.

For further information, contact Real Fires NZ, Cnr Archers and Poland Rds, Glenfield, PO Box 100-744 NSMC, phone (09) 444 7331. Email: info@realfires.co.nz. Website: www.realfires.co.nz.