7 benefits of having a wood burning stove in your home

Having a wood burning stove is not only cozy. There are multiple benefits of lighting a fire in your wood burning stove. Here’s ten reasons why you should invest in a wood burning stove.

Author: Anne Sofie Torstensson
Update: 15. March 2024
10 benefits of having a wood burning stove in your home

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1. Firing with wood prevents stress and decreases the blood pressure.

Watching the flames, and listening to the crackling fire in the wood burning stove can reduce stress and decrease the blood pressure – especially if you light up your wood burning stove regularly.

2. The wood burning stove brings people together.

Lighting a fire in the wood burning stove sets the mood for peaceful times together. It makes us want to get together by the fire and share a relaxing moment – without having to say a single word.

3. A wood burning stove is easy to maintain.

A wood burning stove can last for many years, and if you take good care of it, it only needs minimal maintenance.

4. Wood burning stoves create a cosy atmosphere.

Sitting in front of a lit wood burning stove, listening to the crackling sounds, and watching the beautiful colour of the flames, creates a cosy and meditative atmosphere, which brings calmness to the body and mind.

5. The wood burning stove can always provide heat.

Since wood burning stoves do not use electricity, you can always get warm, even if the power is out. It might even enhance the cosy feeling – just imagine the flickering light from the flames, while the rest of the house is dark.

6. The wood burning stove contributes to a good indoor climate.

A modern wood burning stove changes the air in the room it is in, and thus contributes to a good indoor climate. The stove also keeps the room warm and dry, which prevents mould.

7. A wood burning stove makes your house a home.

A wood burning stove is not just a wood burning stove. It is also a piece of furniture or an element of design. It plays a role in making the room homey and creates a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. Here are some tips to design your living room with the wood burning stove at centre.

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