Why do we need a blog?

WHY DO WE HAVE A BLOG? Because we are passionate about what we do and we would like to share our thoughts, ideas and pictures, which are not exactly "suited" to our main website. We also are committed to providing inspirational content to our customers, as well as expert advice.

www.gelfireplaces.com

Friday 30 December 2011

24h coupons - launch of a new deal-hunting campaign

We know that economy is not great... but we also know that regardless of the money situation people still want to live in cosy and comfy spaces.

We are all turning a bit into bargain-hunters nowadays, so here we are - a BARGAIN HUNTER campaign.

We will occassionally release a "24h coupon" with a huge discount for one particular fire valid only for 24h. If you feel like hunting for your fire - sign up to "Follow by email", or RSS feed, like our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get instant notifications about new 24h coupons.

You don't need a fire...? TeLL YoUr FriENdS about it!!!!



Thursday 17 November 2011

Bio fires showroom - friendly place to warm up by a fire

Come to our showroom and see all the fires for yourself. We have our full range of fireplaces on display and our friendly, experienced and devoted staff can provide you with all the information you may need and answer all your questions.  

You need to make an appointment as the showroom is connected with our office, but this is only because we want to make sure that we give you our full attention and we have time allocated especially for you.

It's not all about selling. If you just feel like checking it out, seeing the fires in action but leaving your decision for later - that's absolutely fine by us, we will not cheekily manoeuvre you next to our Credit Card terminal and start giving you those hurry-up-looks. In fact, if you just feel like sitting in an armchair and considering whether you want a bio fire in your life - we'll happily make you a cup of tea and leave you in peace for as long as you need.

We just LIKE people and it simply is nice to meet someone who wants to discuss the subject we are all so passionate about  - bio ethanol fireplaces.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT




Wednesday 16 November 2011

Natural stone fireplace ! Customers' favourite.

We have new shots of our very popular Ivory Flame II fireplace with couple of close-ups of real stone finish. This is one of the most desired looks at the moment, and the naturally imperfect texture of the stone adds this very real touch...! Whoever did some research should know how expensive these things can be, so nothing surprising our Ivory Flame II goes quickly! New burner inside gives even nicer flame, too - hurray! :-)

We love it, do you...?




Tuesday 15 November 2011

electric fire comparison to bio fire

Another little comparison from the series "why bio ethanol fires are far better than electric fires"...?

HEAT OUTPUT 
- electric fires give off app 2-3kW of heat 
- wall-hung bio fire gives between 2-3 kW

INSTALLATION 
- electric: wires and cables sticking out or if you want to hide them you need to build them inside the wall, rip the wall, get a builder in - lot of FUSS
- bio ethanol fire: hangs on the wall like a picture frame, NO wires, NO messing with walls = NO FUSS

LOOKS
- electric fireplace - very dubiously pleasing look, sensation of looking at something fake
- bio fire:  real roaring flame, playing in front of your eyes, living beauty!

PRICE
- wall hanging electric fire price bracket £200-£400
- similar size wall hanging bio fire from Gel Fireplaces Ltd  £190-£300

RUNNING COST
- electric fireplace: app £0.80 per hour
- bio fireplace (when fuel bought in bulk): app £0.80 per hour, otherwise about £1/h

Which one would you choose?


Advert on the TUBE

We appeared on the TUBE platforms here and there :-)

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Empty fireplace solution

Do you know someone who has one of those huge and empty fireplaces in their home...? Do you feel sad when thinking of those cool evenings and an overwhelming lack of real flame in their lives...? Perhaps you can help them, do a good deed and make them smile by sending them a link to this blog - or even better, to our website at:  


Quadrant Freestanding Bio Fireplace by Gel Fireplaces Ltd. Simple. Elegant. Giving Warmth. 
Full stop.

Thursday 27 October 2011

Luxurious line of fire for less

We all love luxury. The stunning elegance, accomplished look, full of chic and style. We all would like a bit of that in our lives, but we are not always so keen on spending the hair-raising sums of money for the very up-market products... We love the image from Vauni fires (http://www.vauni.com/) and we may have a suggestion of how to achieve a similar look with smaller budget. Our Bio Container is probably the best-priced, laboratory tested piece for creating your own line-of-fire style fireplace.

To buy or to view go to www.gelfireplaces.com


Monday 24 October 2011

HALLOWEEN IDEA

STUCK ON HALLOWEEN DECORATION IDEAS...? Well, we could possibly have a slight suggestion. A Halloween arrived to UK, people sometimes use candles to put them on their porch (or inside the apartment) together with carved pumpkins or other spooky bits and bobs. We have something that could very well serve as a "giant candle" - mainly because of producing a giant, comparing to the candle, flame. And here's the greatest thing - once the Halloween is over, you are left with a gorgeous ceramic piece which you can put at a dining table, on the patio, on the coffee table, shelf. So here is the alternative to one-day Halloween decorations that go straight to bin when the day is over!

TO VIEW OR BUY OUR BLACK CRESCENT go to our web:




Monday 17 October 2011

Bio or Electric fire suite?

Which one would you prefer...? The fire on the left is a common electric fire suite, the one on the right is our CRETE model - a freestanding bio fire - for our needs here "a bio fireplace suite". We are so strongly convinced that our bio fires are beating the electric ones that we decided to throw some comparison photos from time to time and get you thinking. Just look - you are comparing a bit of an artificial glow to a real roaring flame. And the heat is pretty much the same - about 3KW. Looking at those two - we think that electric fires should really go bankrupt and bio fires should take over from now on. There. We've said it. :-)

all the info about CRETE, the sizes, prices and more pictures you can find on:





Friday 14 October 2011

McGlashans Interiors with our fire


Our freestanding fireplace ROMA is a part of a display in an exclusive interior design/decoration shop McGlashans Interiors. The shop is located on Crawford Street, nearby our showroom and offices. The funny thing is that the fireplace got there from one of our customers who was selling their property and leaving the country! The exact address is 108 Crawford St, London W1H 2JA

to view or buy ROMA go to www.gelfireplaces.com

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Monday 10 October 2011

Crescent watching telly

Our Crescent makes a lovely addition to any space even when its not lit! It's just simply well designed piece - AND - as it shows, it also likes watching telly ;-)

To get your OWN Crescent and let it watch YOUR telly, go to:


Thursday 6 October 2011

New products for 2011 season

FRESH NEW PRODUCTS COMING!

We have a selection of new products, freshly developed and ready to buy.

SEE NEW PRODUCTS ON THE WEBSITE 




Feature in House Beautiful


A recent feature in a HOUSE BEAUTIFUL magazine!

Our fire in IDFX



We appeared in a recent edition of IDFX magazine - the most influential UK magazine for high-end interior design professionals.

See the magazine's website - IDFX

OUR FUEL IN JOHN LEWIS!

Our Bio Ethanol has been selected for retailing at John Lewis Depertment Store. We are honoured indeed! And not to mention how that will add to putting our customers at ease when it comes to fuel availability :-)


Black Medium Crescent


This is our Crescent in the house of one of our employees! On SUPER-DOUPER price deal at the moment HAVE A LOOK.


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