What are the best double-sided ovens? | Stove Direct resources (2023)

What's better than a traditional wood stove? A double sided wood stove! If you have a fireplace that joins two rooms together, or if you have a large open space that would benefit from a woodburner, then a double-sided woodburner is the perfect choice.Read on to learn more about the benefits of double-sided stoves, as well as the best options available for large rooms and open spaces.

What is a double-sided stove?

Well, as the name implies, a double-sided stove is simply a stove with two fronts (they are sometimes called "double-sided stoves").

This means that you effectively have two openings for the stove. This has a number of benefits, such as:

• Being able to heat two rooms simultaneously (if the fireplace is placed in an adjoining chimney or if it is recessed in an adjoining wall).
• Double the fantastic views of the stove fire.
• Heat output from two sides of the stove instead of one.

Due to these benefits, double-sided stoves are the ideal option for heating large spaces. Here at Direct Stoves, we have customers who have installed double-sided stoves as focal points in the center of a large open room. Others decided to install a single-deep stove in a new fireplace and turn two rooms into one.

In short, if you're creating a larger room within your home, a double-sided stove could be the perfect heating option to go along with the new, larger, more open space.

What is the difference between double-sided and single-deep stoves?

When looking for double-sided stoves, you will generally see them divided into two distinct categories:

• Single depth.
• Double depth.

So what's the difference?

Double-sided, single-depth stoves

As the name suggests, single-deep double-sided cooktops are more compact than their double-deep brethren. They are designed to sit in smaller spaces, such as inside fireplace cavities. Choose a single depth stove if you don't want your stove to dominate your room.

Double sided double bottom stoves

If you want your stove to be the focal point of your room, or if you are going to place it in a very large space, choose a double-sided, deep stove. As you might have guessed, double depth stoves are much deeper than single depth stoves; therefore, they are ideal if you are trying to heat two rooms separated by a very thick wall or an adjacent fireplace.

To give you an idea of ​​the difference between single and double stoves, let's compare two examples.

HeParkway Consort 4 Simple Fundthe stove is448mm deep, meanwhile heParkway Consort 4 double bottomthe stove is670mm deep. Thus, the difference in size between the two types of stoves can be considerable. Keep this in mind when selecting your double-sided stove and thinking about where you will place it in your home.

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Where can you place a double-sided stove in your home?

So far, we've talked about all the exciting possibilities that double-sided stoves can open up in terms of your home's design. However, where exactly can you place them? They are certainly very different from traditional fires that require a full chimney.

We are often asked if a double-sided stove can be placed in the center of a room. The answer is a resounding yes'. However, you will need to ensure that you have a suitable fireplace and chimney, and you will need to comply with building regulations and have the work approved by your local authority once it is complete.

We strongly recommend that you use a qualified HETAS installer to install your range.

Guide - Learn more about fireplace installers in our sister company's dedicated guide:What requirements should a fireplace installer have?

What fuels can double-sided stoves use?

This is another question we receive a lot here at Direct Fogões. Just like regular stoves, you can buy double-sided stoves that use a variety of different types of fuel. At Direct Stoves we predominantly stock double sided wood burning stoves as they are by far the most popular option.

However, you can also buy double-sided stoves that are classified as "multi-fuel", meaning they can burn charcoal or wood. Look hard and you'll also find double-sided gas stoves on the market.

Can you buy double-sided built-in stoves?

Yes! It's becoming more and more popular to insert or "built-in" fireplaces into walls, so stove manufacturers are introducing double-sided built-in stoves (sometimes called wall stoves or wall furnaces).

This means that if you have a wall in the center of a large room, or want to embed a double-sided stove in an adjacent wall to heat two rooms, you now have the option to do so.

Here is an example of a popular double-sided built-in stove:

Opus Tempo 70 double-sided wood-burning stove

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Opus Tempo 70 is a visually stunning double-sided built-in cooker. It is designed to seamlessly connect and heat two rooms with the warmth and glow of a real fire. With its large windows on both sides, you'll always have an amazing view of the fire inside, no matter which room you're in!

It also features a powerful 6kW heat output and energy efficiency of up to 75%. Therefore, if you are looking for a double-sided built-in fireplace, this is the perfect choice.

The best double-sided stoves for your home

Now that we've covered many of the questions and considerations about double-sided stoves, it's time to look at which are the best stoves for the home. We'll take a look at both traditional and modern stoves and also include some slightly more unusual options for the more adventurous home designers among you.

Let's take a look at the best double-sided stoves for the home.

Bohemia 60 cubes double sided/multi fuel wood stove

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The Bohemia 60 is a contemporary and elegant double-sided stove, perfect for modern homes. It has a powerful heat output of 8kW with an efficiency of 79%. The Bohemia 60 also offers flexible fuel options. You have the option of using wood or another type of solid fuel.

This is also an eco-friendly stove, with clean burning technology, meaning it is DEFRA approved and suitable for use in smoke control areas.

Hunter Herald 8 deep double sided wood stove

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If you're looking for a more traditional stove, the Hunter Herald 8 is a great choice.

Made in the UK, the Hunter Herald 8 radiates 360º warmth, making it perfect for large, open rooms. As it is a double-deep stove, it will comfortably fill a large fireplace or sit within a large adjacent wall.

It's just not big. It has a great heat output as well. With a power of 11.5 kW and an efficiency of 79%, this stove quickly heats large spaces. Plus, it also comes complete with a 5-year warranty.

Mendip Loxton 8 Defra approved double sided wood burning stove/multi fuel stove

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Do you want an attractive stove that acts as a focal point in the center of your great room? Then you just found it in the Mendip Loxton 8 stove.

Designed and manufactured right here in the UK, Mendip stoves combine the best combustion techniques with stylish, contemporary design. All of its stoves are prepared for Ecodesign and this one is no exception.

The Loxton 8 exudes quality with its 5mm steel body, cast iron static grill, vermiculite lined chamber and a convection top plate that provides optimal heat distribution. With its 8kW heat output and a fantastic 81.8% efficiency, the Loxton 8 will quickly heat your home, keeping your fuel bills low.

Double sided Salamander Opus Tempo 80

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Why watch TV when you can watch a fire? The Opus Tempo 80 is designed to put the fire front and center in your living room. Its elegant Scandinavian design is perfect for those looking for minimalist decor.

With both bench and pedestal mounts, the Opus Tempo 80 has a whopping 14kW of heat output, meaning it can easily heat two rooms at once or heat a large room.

Yet all that performance doesn't hurt the environment or your heating bills. The Opus Tempo 80 is a very clean and efficient combustion stove, as it is prepared for an ecological design and has an 'A' energy rating.

Morso S120-21 Built-in Wood Stove

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As we mentioned above, double-sided built-in cooktops are becoming more and more popular, and with cooktops like the Morso S120-21, it's easy to see why.

Morso has been producing stoves in Denmark since the late 19th century and continues to innovate to this day. This is clearly the case with the S120-21, which has a smart convection system and air scrubbing system to efficiently burn wood (this stove achieved an A energy rating). With a heat output of 10kW, it will easily heat two rooms simultaneously.

Henley Dalewood Double Sided Wood Stove DEFRA Approved

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Henley is one of the UK's fastest growing stove brands and with stoves like Dalewood it's easy to see why.

The Dalewood is the perfect double sided stove if you want to show off the flames of your fire as it comes with a very large visor which creates the feeling of an open fire but with the efficiency benefits of a DEFRA approved stove. .

The Dalewood Henley may look traditional, but its design incorporates the latest engraving technology. It has a tertiary air system that creates clean combustion where hot air is pushed into the combustion chamber above normal fire height. This allows excess gases to burn off, providing a cleaner burn. All of this means that Dalewood is DEFRA approved, so you can use it even in smoke control areas.

Henley Hazlewood DEFRA Approved Double Sided Wood Stove

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Meeting the highest possible environmental standards, Henley Hazlewood is a highly efficient clean burning stove that still retains a traditional look.

Like its brother Dalewood, the Hazlewood has a tertiary air system, ensuring clean and environmentally friendly combustion. The Hazlewood also has an air scrubbing system that helps keep your stove glass looking clean and fresh.

With a heat output of 6kW and an efficiency rating of 77.1%, the Henley Hazlewood is a double sided stove perfect for large rooms or open spaces.

Heat your home with a double-sided stove

So here is our selection of the best two-sided stoves for the home. Whether you want a contemporary or traditional stove, sophisticated or subtle, you'll find a double-sided stove to suit you here at Direct Stoves.

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