Fabulous fireside accessories for your home
As the nights draw in make sure your fireside is inviting and stylish.

1. Club fender, from £965, Acres Farm (01189 744305; www.acresfarm.co.uk)
2. Pembridge beaten-iron arch mirror
, £1,150, India Jane (020–8799 7166; www.indiajane.co.uk)
3. Claudius mosaic rug in wool
, from £1,440 per sq m, Luke Irwin (020–7730 6070; www.lukeirwin.com)
4. Screen surround
, £125, Iron & Clay for Amara (0800 587 7645; www.amara.com)
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5. Fireplace companion set
, €395, Eldvarm (0046 730 735 412; www.eldvarm.com)
6. Wicker log holder
, £105, Hicks & Hicks (01872 530761; www.hicksandhicks.com)
7. Arc woodburner
, £1,595, Charnwood (01983 537777; www.charnwood.com)
Rosie is Country Life's Digital Content Director & Travel Editor. She joined the team in July 2014 — following a brief stint in the art world. In 2022, she edited the magazine's special Queen's Platinum Jubilee issue and coordinated Country Life's own 125 birthday celebrations. She has also been invited to judge a travel media award and chaired live discussions on the London property market, sustainability and luxury travel trends.
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