Hole In The Wall Gas Fires

The models in this range are low to medium output, with rated heat outputs of 2.7 kW, 3.2 kW and 3.3 kW, so they are best at heating small to modest rooms, a compact living room, an open-plan kitchen/diner with other heating, or a large bedroom or en suite. If you want the fire as a supplementary heat source and a visual focal point it is ideal; if you need a primary heater for a large space you would look for a higher kW appliance. The 3.2–3.3 kW units will deliver noticeably more warmth than the 2.7 kW option while still keeping running costs reasonable.

These hole-in-the-wall fires have very shallow overall depths, around 120–125 mm, so they sit neatly into a slim wall slot and give that picture-like, wall-mounted appearance. The shallow profile suits modern plasterboard or stud wall installations where you want a sleek inset look rather than a deep hearth. If you want a clean, contemporary visual with minimal projection into the room, the 120–125 mm depth is exactly the kind of slim option you’d choose.

A glass-fronted fire gives a safer feel if you have children or pets, keeps the flame area cleaner, and usually improves heat transfer to the room. Open-fronted or non-glass models give a slightly more immediate flame effect and a more traditional feel with coal or logs. If you favour a neat, gallery-style installation where maintenance and safety matter, the glass-fronted pebble option is a strong match.

Two of the included in our range fires use manual controls at the unit, which means you adjust flame and heat directly on the fire itself; the remaining model is labelled as "other," typically indicating a remote or more advanced control such as a handset or thermostatic option. Manual control is simple and reliable, while remote/thermostatic control gives added convenience and finer temperature management from your sofa. If you want on-the-spot convenience and precise room temperature control, look for the non-manual control option.

For a modern look the pebble or driftwood fire beds work especially well and the available silver finish on the Flavel Windsor models reinforces a minimal, contemporary aesthetic. Pebbles or driftwood create a clean, sculptural flame picture, while coal and logs push the look towards traditional or country styles. If you’re aiming for a gallery-style focal point, choose a pebble bed with the silver, shallow-profile wall mount to keep the appearance crisp and contemporary.