Medium Tinderbox Stove with False Chimney Breast in Amble

The brief

The design gives the room the appearance and structure of a traditional fireplace without needing a full-depth chimney breast. That shallow projection is important because it creates a strong visual feature while preserving floor space in the living room.

The brick slip chamber adds warmth and texture behind the stove, helping the new fireplace feel more established and less like a modern add-on. The non-combustible beam above softens the grey chimney breast and introduces a more traditional mantel line.

How the project came together

The Medium Tinderbox wood burning stove sits neatly within the opening, giving the installation a simple, balanced appearance. Its compact proportions work well with the shallow chimney breast and the clean hearth detail.

A slate hearth grounds the whole feature and gives the stove a durable, practical base. The dark hearth, brick chamber, pale walls and timber-effect beam all work together to create a warm but understated finish.

Details worth noticing

This is a very useful reference project for customers who like the idea of a fireplace but live in a property that was never built with one. With the right materials and careful design, a flat wall can be turned into a convincing and practical fireplace feature.