Cold tiles, wet floors, and small spaces make bathrooms the perfect room to heat, and there’s nothing more luxurious than stepping onto warm tiles in the morning. The cost is low, the installation is straightforward during a renovation, and the result is a warm, dry, mould-free bathroom every single morning.

This guide by Comfort Heat covers everything you need to know.

1. Why the Bathroom Is the Number One Room to Heat 

Ask any Australian homeowner what room they would heat first and most will say the bathroom. It is the room where cold tiles are felt most sharply, first thing in the morning and last thing at night. It is also the room where other heating options simply do not work well. 

Portable heaters are a safety risk in wet areas. Heated towel rails warm towels but do very little for the floor. And because bathrooms are small, underfloor heating covers the whole area for very little cost. A typical Australian bathroom is between 3 and 9 square meters. That is one of the smallest and most affordable rooms in the home to heat. 

There are three reasons why bathrooms and underfloor heating are such a natural fit: 

• Safety — no portable heaters, no towel rails left on overnight, no risk in a wet area. Electric underfloor heating is the safest heating option for bathrooms in Australia. 

• Comfort — warm tiles underfoot from the moment you step in. There’s no more luxurious feeling than stepping into a warm bathroom in the morning! 

• Mould prevention — a warm, dry bathroom floor reduces condensation and moisture build-up, helping to keep mould at bay. 

Underfloor heating also keeps the whole bathroom at a consistent temperature. This means less condensation on mirrors, less moisture in the air, and a bathroom that stays cleaner and fresher for longer. 

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Designs for you to love

Herschel Infrared heating — seamlessly blending innovation, design and sustainability for improved comfort.

Better for you

Herschel’s Infrared heating technology uses the heat humans were designed for. We’ve evolved over time to naturally absorb the comfortable feeling of Infrared radiant heat — a fresher type of heat you’ll wish you’d switched to sooner.

Better for buildings

Herschel’s Infrared heaters directly heat the building, driving out damp and mould, reducing condensation and maintaining a healthier living environment.

Better for our planet

100% electric. Power with a renewable tariff for CO2 free warmth. Efficient and simple to install, these Infrared heaters offer the easiest way to achieve net zero heating.

How far infrared heating works

Direct heat transfer

Unlike standard radiators that heat the air, Herschel panels emit Far Infrared (long-wave) radiation. This energy travels through the air until it hits a solid object (a person, wall or piece of furniture), where it is absorbed and converted into heat.

Thermal mass heating

By directly warming the walls, floor and ceiling, the panels turn the entire room into a “360° radiator”. This thermal mass stores the heat and releases it slowly, allowing the panel to switch off once the room reaches the target temperature.

Efficiency

Because air is a poor conductor of heat, bypassing it reduces energy waste. This can result in energy savings of up to 37 per cent compared to convection heaters.

Herschel’s Core Indoor Product Ranges

Herschel offers several panel types tailored to different aesthetics and installation needs.

Select XLS panels

As Herschel’s most popular frameless range for residential use, these panels “plug and play” and include integrated SMART-R technology, which allows them to communicate wirelessly with a thermostat or smartphone app. Boasting an impressive combination of performance, quality and price, all backed up with a five-year warranty, these panels enjoy integrated receiver technology, making them perfect for DIY or retrofit installations.

Comfort range

This high-performance, UK-made series was designed for professional installation. These panels use advanced SCP technology for maximum radiant efficiency and come with a 10-year warranty. Designed to be the most environmentally sustainable and best-performing Infrared panel on the market, Comfort’s quality was recognised by the European Quality Label certification in 2025.

Glass and mirror panels

Behold these functional designer options, including the glass towel rails and mirror heaters for bathrooms (which remain steam-free).

Inspire picture panels

These bespoke panels can be printed with any image or artwork, functioning as both a heater and a custom piece of art.

Krystal series

Ultra-compact, high-power Krystal panels are made using microcrystal ceramic glass, ideal for ceiling-recessed installation in modern interiors.

Offering the largest range of Infrared heaters for all environments including homes, businesses, heritage and wellness sectors as well as outdoor patios, Herschel is well heeled to keep you feeling warm and toasty all winter long. Need help deciding which products are best suited to your home and your needs? Contact Herschel today!

For more information

Herschel
P 0437 949 444
E sales@herschel-infrared.com.au

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The Challenge

Traditional convection heating systems often struggle in open-plan, well-glazed spaces due to heat stratification and energy loss. The pool house design—featuring large bifold doors, high ceilings, and minimal interior walls—demanded a solution that could efficiently heat occupants and surfaces directly, rather than wasting energy warming air that quickly escapes.

Herschel’s Solution

Herschel’s slim, ceiling-mounted electric infrared panels were installed to provide targeted, radiant heat. The white panels blend seamlessly into the bright, airy interior, complementing the clean architectural lines and birch plywood finishes. By mounting the heaters on the ceiling, valuable floor and wall space was preserved, and installation was completed rapidly with minimal disruption.

“Discreet, practical details such as the ceiling mounted infrared heater, show the attention and care for detail in the project” – Designer

Infrared heating works by directly warming people and objects, much like sunlight, ensuring consistent comfort without drafts or cold spots. This method is particularly effective in spaces with high thermal mass and intermittent use, offering quick response times and reduced energy consumption.

Client Testimonial

“We think the infrared heating is fantastic. It warms the space quickly and efficiently, and we love the discreet design. Having a ceiling-mounted heater has also enabled us to free up valuable floor space.”
— Client

Sustainability & Performance

Aligned with the project’s eco-conscious goals, Herschel’s panels support sustainable living by minimizing energy waste and carbon emissions. Their durability, low maintenance, and compatibility with renewable energy sources make them ideal for green builds. The heaters complement passive design elements such as sedum roofing and Yakisugi cladding by maintaining thermal comfort without relying on fossil fuels.

Conclusion

The Pool House demonstrates how Herschel infrared heating delivers effective, efficient, and aesthetically integrated warmth in modern architectural environments. By focusing on occupant comfort, design subtlety, and energy efficiency, Herschel provides a future-ready heating solution for contemporary living spaces.

Select XLS Series

The Herschel Select XLS isn’t just a heater but a discreet luxury. Designed for modern living, any panel from the series will blend seamlessly while you feel the gentle, sun-like warmth wrapping around you.

Sleek, frameless, and whisper-thin, the Select XLS elevates any room with its minimalist elegance. Whether mounted on the ceiling or wall, it disappears into the architecture, freeing up floor space and letting your design shine. This panel delivers powerful, responsive heat that warms people and surfaces directly, not the air. That means no dusty drafts, no cold spots, just pure, natural comfort.

With the Select XLS series, warmth is delivered silently and evenly. Imagine stepping into a living space where the atmosphere is fresh and no noisy airflow can disturb you. That’s the Herschel difference; healthier homes, quieter spaces, cleaner air.

For further convenience, our smart controls allow you to manage the warmth from your phone, schedule heat around your life, or simply command it with your voice.

Engineered for sustainability and built to last, the Select XLS is more than a heating solution—it’s peace of mind. A warmth to feel, not see.

For more information

Herschel

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There is a moment in nearly every premium residential project where two priorities collide. The client has agreed to invest in considered architecture: cohesive material palettes, recessed lighting, clean ceiling planes, joinery that conceals what doesn’t need to be seen. Then the audio-visual scope arrives, and the only in-wall speakers on offer are large, cheap-looking, slightly off-white grilles that interrupt every wall they touch — and, more often than not, sound like exactly what they are: a driver in a cavity.

This is a problem worth solving. Sound is the one element of a home that occupies it completely. Light defines a room; sound inhabits it. And while architects have long had the freedom to choose lighting that complements the design, in-wall speakers have remained a compromise — a category where appearance has been treated as the only design variable, and acoustic performance has been treated as someone else’s concern.

The SpectraFlora Pendula 8 TL is built on the premise that this compromise is unnecessary.

A boutique approach, behind the wall

SpectraFlora is an Australian loudspeaker manufacturer based in Victoria. Its first product, the Celata 88 freestanding loudspeaker, has been named Product of the Year by both SoundStage! Australia (2025) and Sound+Image (2026) — the kind of back-to-back recognition normally reserved for large global brands. The Pendula 8 TL is the company’s first architectural product, and it carries the same design discipline into a category that has historically been treated as an afterthought. It is designed first and foremost for in-wall installation; a freestanding variant is offered for projects where in-wall integration isn’t practical.

The “TL” in the name refers to transmission line loading — a cabinet design principle far more often associated with premium freestanding speakers than in-wall installations. In a transmission line, the rear output of the driver is routed through a long, tapered, internally damped acoustic path before exiting the enclosure. Done properly, this approach produces bass that is deeper, tighter, and more detailed than what a small sealed or ported in-wall enclosure can manage. Done poorly, it doesn’t work at all. It is not a design choice taken lightly, and rarely attempted in a product that has to fit within a wall cavity.

That constraint is the engineering story. Most in-wall speakers don’t have a proper enclosure at all — the wall cavity behind them is treated as a free, uncontrolled resonant box. The result is the sound most people associate with in-wall installations: thin, congested, vague. The Pendula 8 TL is, by contrast, a complete, self-contained acoustic system. The wall around it is asked to do only what a wall is supposed to do.

What this means for the project

For architects and designers specifying the Pendula 8 TL, a few practical things change:

• The speaker is engineered as a self-contained acoustic system, so its performance does not depend on the construction of the wall around it. Behaviour is consistent between a brick-veneer wall and a lightweight partition.
• The grille is a custom fabric panel rather than a paint-it-and-hope-for-the-best plastic frame. The fabric is specified per project, which means the speaker face can be matched to upholstery, drawn from the same palette as a wallcovering, or set deliberately in contrast. The speaker becomes a textile element of the room rather than an apologetic interruption to it.
• Low-frequency performance is taken seriously rather than written off as a limitation of the form factor — that is the entire reason for the transmission line approach.
• Because each unit is its own enclosure, room-to-room sound isolation is improved. Adjacent rooms do not share an acoustic cavity through the speaker.

These are not subtle differences when the installation is for a primary living area, a media room, or any space where the client will actually listen.

An Australian product, designed for Australian builds

The Pendula 8 TL is designed in Australia and manufactured to SpectraFlora’s specification, with the same attention to driver selection, crossover design and enclosure engineering that defines the company’s freestanding range. It is not a generic offshore in-wall rebadged for the local market. It is a considered architectural product from a manufacturer whose freestanding speakers have already been recognised at the highest level of the Australian HiFi press.

For practices working on premium residential or boutique hospitality projects, this matters in two ways. First, the speaker can be specified with confidence — the engineering pedigree is verifiable, not asserted. Second, the supply relationship is direct, local, and responsive. Specification queries, sample organisation and project-level support come from the designer himself, not a distribution layer.

The brief, simplified

When the goal is a home that looks resolved and sounds alive, the path is straightforward:

• Specify the Pendula 8 TL where music or film actually matters — primary living areas, dedicated listening rooms, media rooms, primary bedrooms.
• Specify the grille fabric to suit the room — matched to the textile palette, drawn from the wallcovering, or chosen as a deliberate accent.
• Brief the AV contractor that the Pendula 8 TL is a sealed transmission line system; no additional back-box construction is required.

The result is that rare thing in residential audio: a speaker the architect doesn’t have to apologise for, and that the client hears properly — perhaps for the first time.

The SpectraFlora Pendula 8 TL is available direct from www.spectraflora.com. For technical documentation, dealer enquiries and project consultation, contact listen@spectraflora.com.

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With Australia’s first Bison fan installed in the newly expanded showroom, a group of select architects, designers, and industry figureheads discovered the new fan up close and personal with a short presentation from BAF’s Strategic Accounts Manager, Adam Hartog.

Cocktails and canapes flowed while the group learnt about Bison’s features and applications, and discovered uncompromised airflow, in a new design.

Embedded with 6 aluminium foils, Bison by Big Ass Fans offers a new look with the same durability and whisper-quiet comfort their residential range provides.

With warm walnut blades and oil-rubbed bronze mounting, Bison is built to perform. Compatible with up to a 5 year indoor warranty and 3-year outdoor warranty, wet-rated for protection against rain, wind, heat & humidity.

Joining the already-stellar range of residential and commercial fans, Bison is equipped with smart home integration technology allowing you to stay cool, calm and connected all year round. Compatible with Matter, Apple Homekit, Alexa and Google Assistant you have effortless control, from wherever you are.

Bison will be soon available in 3 sizes, so there’ll be a fan to suit every space. Sign up to be the first to know!

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Motorised window furnishings offer a simpler way to manage it all and once you upgrade to motorised blinds from Tuiss Blinds Online, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

A Smarter Way to Manage Light

Rather than reaching, pulling or readjusting throughout the day, motorised blinds let you control your space in a single touch, by app or remote.

It’s a subtle shift, but one that quickly becomes part of how your home works.

In the morning, blinds can open to let in natural light. During the day, they can be adjusted to reduce glare or maintain privacy. In the evening, they close again to create a more comfortable, enclosed space. Blinds with Tuiss SmartView functionality can be set to timers and scenes that work with your lifestyle.

Instead of constantly reacting to your surroundings, your home begins to respond to you.

Comfort Without the Constant Adjusting

Light and temperature are closely connected. Too much sun can make a room feel hot and uncomfortable. Too little can make it feel closed in. Managing that balance often means adjusting your blinds multiple times a day. This is where the ease of motorised blinds comes in.

With more precise control, and the option to automate at key times, you can help reduce heat gain during warmer months and retain warmth when it’s cooler. It’s a simple way to support a more comfortable home, without the ongoing effort.

Control That Fits Around You

Motorisation isn’t one-size-fits-all and when you’re choosing your blinds, you want to think about how you live.

Some blinds can be controlled through an app, allowing you to adjust them from anywhere or set schedules that follow your routine. Others use a remote control for quick, straightforward operation.

Either way, the experience is simple: smooth, quiet movement and control without the need for cords or chains.

Cleaner, Safer, Easier

With no cords or chains, motorised blinds look clean and uncluttered, making them a natural fit for modern spaces. The cordless design also adds an extra level of safety, particularly in homes with children or pets.

They’re also ideal for windows that are harder to reach, where manual adjustment can be inconvenient. With motorisation, every window becomes easy to use.

Options Across Every Style

Motorisation is available across a wide range of window furnishings at Tuiss Blinds Online, so you don’t have to compromise on style to gain the benefits.

• Roller blinds offer a clean, modern look with options for light filtering, blockout or even full-framed total blockout to eliminate all light gaps.
• Roman blinds bring softness and texture, combining fabric with structured folds.
• Double roman blinds offer the dual layers of sheer and blockout fabrics with sophisticated folds.
• Zebra blinds allow you to switch between light and privacy with layered panels.
• Honeycomb blinds are designed to help insulate your home while maintaining a streamlined finish.
• Venetian blinds give you precise control with adjustable slats.
• S-Fold curtains create a relaxed, flowing look that moves smoothly across the window.

Many of the blinds in these styles can be motorised, making it easy to create a consistent, effortless experience throughout your home. When it comes to SmartView compatibility, the app can control roller blinds, single roman blinds and zebra blinds.

Simple to Set Up, Easy to Live With

Motorisation has become far more accessible than many people expect.

Rechargeable motor systems remove the need for complex wiring, and installation options are designed to be straightforward. Once installed, using them becomes second nature, whether that’s a quick adjustment via remote or setting a timer that runs in the background.

It’s a practical upgrade that doesn’t require a complete rethink of your space. Plus, being designed specifically for DIY, you don’t need to rely on specialists to come out and install or set up systems.

A Small Upgrade That Adds Up

Adjusting your blinds might seem like a small task, but over time, it adds up.

Motorised blinds remove that repeated effort, while helping you manage light, privacy and temperature more effectively. The result is a home that feels more comfortable, more considered, and easier to live in every day.

While you might initially think motorised blinds adds complexity to your home, the reality is that it actually simplifies it.

Explore the Range

From everyday rollers to elegant curtains, motorised window furnishings are designed to fit seamlessly into your home and your routine.

Discover how a simple upgrade can make a noticeable difference.

For more information

Tuiss Blinds Online

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KB Designer allows you to configure custom wine display layouts based on your project dimensions, using a curated system of modular components. By adjusting height and width, and selecting from a range of shelving options—including options like steel standing, display, wooden, and stemware shelving—you can assemble a design that responds to both spatial constraints and the broader architectural language of the project.

Whether integrated into bespoke joinery, positioned as a feature within open-plan living areas, or incorporated into dedicated wine rooms, the system is designed to sit comfortably within a range of material palettes and interior styles.

The process is deliberately streamlined. Within minutes, you can move from concept to a resolved layout.

More importantly, the tool enhances how designs are communicated.

With integrated augmented reality (AR), your wine display can be visualised in situ, at true scale—offering a clear understanding of proportion, alignment, and presence within the space. This allows you to assess how the design interacts with surrounding elements such as cabinetry, lighting, and circulation zones—supporting more confident design decisions and clearer client presentations.

An instant quote is also generated, enabling a smoother transition from design development to specification.

How It Works

1. Design

Input your dimensions and configure your layout using modular shelving elements

2. Visualise

Experience your design in real scale using augmented reality (AR)

3. Make It Real

Generate an instant quote and move seamlessly into specification.

A New Direction in Wine Storage Design

KB Designer represents a new step in how we approach product design and specification at KingsBottle.

It brings together flexibility, speed, and visual clarity—helping designers integrate wine displays into their projects with greater ease and precision.

This is just the beginning of how we’re rethinking the design experience.

Design with Clarity. We invite you to explore KB Designer and see how it can support your next project.

For more information

KingsBottle

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Words Sean Coffey

For many Australian homeowners, a fireplace is more than just a source of heat. It creates a place where people gather, relax and enjoy the comfort of home. At Regency Fireplace Products Australia, that idea has always guided the way products are designed and built. As homes evolve and the needs of homeowners change, the company’s focus remains the same: delivering fireplaces that combine quality, reliability, service and innovation.

This year marks an exciting step forward for Regency as three new products are introduced, designed specifically with Australian homes in mind. These additions build on some of the company’s most popular models and reflect its commitment to bringing innovative heating solutions to market while responding to the changing regulatory landscape and growing demand for alternative fuel options.

The first of these new products is the Bondi XL, a larger version of the extremely popular Bondi freestanding wood heater. Since its introduction, the Bondi has become a favourite for its clean lines, modern styling and reliable performance. The new Bondi XL takes everything homeowners love about the original model and expands on it.

With greater heating capacity, the Bondi XL is designed for larger homes and open living spaces where a bigger heater is needed to comfortably warm the room. One of the most noticeable features is the expanded edge-to-edge glass door, which creates a wider and more impressive flame picture. The result is not only powerful heat, but also a beautiful focal point that brings warmth and atmosphere into the home.

While wood heating continues to play an important role in many Australian homes, there is also now strong interest in alternative fuel types, particularly electric fireplaces. Advances in electric fireplace technology are opening up new possibilities for homeowners and designers who want the look and feel of a fire without the need for a flue or traditional fuel source.

To meet this demand, Regency is introducing two new electric inserts that expand the existing electric fireplace range: the Ei29 Electric Insert and the Ei33 Electric Insert.

These models build on the success of the popular Ei25AU insert and offer homeowners more size options to suit different spaces and fireplace openings. The Ei25AU remains the small option in the range, while the new Ei29 provides a medium size and the Ei33 offers a larger format for bigger installations.

What makes these electric inserts stand out is the level of realism achieved through Regency’s advanced rotisserie flame system. This technology creates a natural, dynamic flame effect that closely mimics the movement and depth of a real fire. Paired with highly detailed logs, the result is a warm and inviting fire presentation that fits seamlessly into both modern and traditional interiors.

Another key benefit is simplicity. Electric inserts require no flue and no fuel supply, making installation straightforward and flexible. For homeowners renovating an existing fireplace, building a new home or adding a feature wall in a living space, electric fireplaces offer a practical way to introduce the ambience of a fire without the complexity of traditional installation.

For designers, this flexibility opens up new opportunities to incorporate fireplaces into spaces where they may not have previously been possible. Bedrooms, apartments, media rooms and even commercial environments can now enjoy the atmosphere of a fireplace with minimal structural requirements.

These new products reflect Regency’s ongoing commitment to the Australian market. As regulations evolve and homeowners look for new ways to heat their homes, Regency’s goal is to continue adapting its product range to meet those needs while maintaining the standards customers expect.

Quality, reliability and service have always been central to the Regency brand. Innovation builds on that foundation by ensuring the company’s fireplaces continue to evolve alongside the homes they are designed for.

Whether it is the larger heating capacity and striking flame picture of the Bondi XL, or the flexibility and modern convenience of the Ei29 and Ei33 electric inserts, Regency’s latest products are designed to help Australian homeowners create warm, welcoming spaces that can be enjoyed for years to come.

For more information

Regency Fireplace Products
A 99 Colemans Rd, Dandenong South Vic
P 03 9799 7277

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A fireplace has the ability to transform how a space feels and functions within a home. Beyond warmth, it introduces atmosphere, comfort and a natural focal point for gathering. Sculpt Fireplace Collection specialises in luxury European fireplaces for the Australian market. The company’s curated portfolio includes some of Europe’s most respected manufacturers, including Seguin, Axis, JC Bordelet and Jydepejsen.

Each brand offers a distinctive design language, from sculptural suspended fireplaces to refined architectural wood fireplaces and contemporary gas designs. Sculpt focuses on merging exceptional craftsmanship, material integrity and timeless design for high-end residential and architectural projects.

What sets Sculpt apart is the combination of European heritage, design innovation and material quality. Many Sculpt fireplaces are manufactured in France using traditional techniques and premium materials such as high-grade cast iron and refractory firebrick. These materials deliver exceptional heat performance and longevity while maintaining a refined architectural aesthetic.

Beyond performance, Sculpt fireplaces are chosen for their design presence. The extensive range allows architects and homeowners to integrate fireplaces as a true design feature rather than simply a heating appliance. Suspended fireplaces from JC Bordelet, for example, function as both a heating solution and a sculptural centrepiece.

One of the newest additions to the Sculpt portfolio is the Axis XP series, a new generation of architectural wood fireplaces designed to meet modern efficiency and emissions standards while maintaining large viewing areas and refined design.

The range offers multiple configurations including single-sided, double-sided, corner and bay installations. With lift-door mechanisms, integrated airflow systems and durable cast-iron internal liners, the XP series provides technical performance and design flexibility. This allows designers and homeowners to tailor the fireplace to suit a wide range of contemporary interiors.

Sculpt fireplaces are designed to complement modern architectural living. Whether positioned within an open-plan living space, a dramatic double-height room or a more intimate retreat, the fireplace becomes an anchor for the interior. The combination of radiant heat, natural flame and refined materials contributes to a sense of warmth that extends beyond temperature and into the overall experience of the home.

Sculpt works closely with architects, designers, builders and retailers to support fireplace integration from the early design stages of a project. The team provides technical guidance, specification assistance and installation support to ensure the fireplace performs correctly within the architectural environment. Sculpt also maintains a national network of specialist retailers across Australia who provide expert advice, installation and servicing for homeowners.

Sculpt Fireplace Collection distributes nationally through more than 40 specialist retailers across Australia. The brand has become a preferred choice for architects and designers seeking high-quality European fireplaces that combine technical performance with striking design. So, get fired up and douse your house in the warmth and splendour of a show-stopping European fireplace.

For more information

Sculpt Fireplace Collection
P 1300 851 304
E info@sculptfireplaces.com.au

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Proudly family owned and built on a foundation of craftsmanship, knowledge and service excellence, the company has established itself as one of the leading names in Australia’s fireplace and climate solutions industry.

From its inception, Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs has never aimed to be the biggest by volume or the cheapest by price. Instead, the business has focused on something far more enduring — quality, integrity and long-term value for homeowners. This philosophy continues to define the brand today.

Built on knowledge, driven by standards

At the heart of Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs is director Christian Passauer, a fully licensed plumber and gas fitter whose hands-on technical expertise underpins every installation the company delivers. His deep understanding of compliance, safety and performance ensures each project is completed not just beautifully, but correctly — a distinction that sets the business apart in a competitive market.

Christian’s reputation within the industry has ensured Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs’ position as a preferred service agent for many leading fireplace manufacturers, as well as a recipient of multiple industry awards recognising workmanship, service and innovation.

This commitment to doing things properly extends to one of the company’s most important principles: No subcontracted installations. All fireplace and climate system installations are completed by in-house qualified tradespeople, allowing Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs to maintain strict quality control, consistent workmanship and a premium customer experience from consultation through to completion.

For homeowners, this means peace of mind — knowing the people installing their system are the same trusted experts who stand behind it.

A complete home comfort destination

While fireplaces remain the cornerstone of the business, Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs has evolved into a full-service home comfort and outdoor living specialist. Today, these offerings include:

• Gas fireplaces
• Wood (timber) fireplaces
• Electric fireplaces
• Bio-ethanol fireplaces
• Pellet fireplaces
• Reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems
• Heat pump hot water solutions
• Premium outdoor cooking, including Melbourne’s highest-awarded
  Weber store

This carefully curated range allows homeowners, renovators and builders to source integrated heating, cooling and lifestyle solutions from a single trusted provider.

Premium by philosophy

Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs is unapologetically positioned at the premium end of the market. Rather than competing on the lowest upfront price, the company works with clients who understand the importance of:

• Investing in long-term property value
• Choosing compliant, high-performance products
• Ensuring installations are completed to exacting standards
• Receiving genuine after- sales support

For these clients, the difference is clear — and lasting. Because true value
isn’t measured on installation day. It’s measured years later, when the system still performs flawlessly.

Strong trade partnerships across Melbourne

Beyond retail customers, Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs maintains a highly regarded trade division that collaborates closely with builders, architects and developers across Melbourne.

A dedicated internal team supports trade partners through:

• Product specification and compliance guidance
• Design integration within architectural plans
• Reliable scheduling and installation coordination
• Ongoing technical support and servicing

This partnership approach has made Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs a trusted name within the building industry, known for reliability, communication and consistent project outcomes.

Expanding the vision: North East Climate Solutions

Continuing its growth journey, the company has recently expanded beyond metropolitan Melbourne with the opening of North East Climate Solutions in regional Victoria.

This new location brings the same premium products, technical expertise and customer-first philosophy to homeowners throughout the North East, further strengthening the group’s reputation as a leader in climate comfort solutions across the state.

Locations serving Melbourne and beyond

Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs proudly operates two established Melbourne showrooms: one in Taylors Lakes and the other in Hoppers Crossing. Together with North East Climate Solutions, these destinations provide customers with hands-on product experiences, expert advice and tailored design guidance in welcoming showroom environments.

Featured builder collaboration

APC Build, Melbourne’s 29-time award-winning custom home builder, has a long-standing history of working alongside Victorian Fireplaces, collaborating on high-end residential projects where architectural intent, build precision and feature detailing matter.

This trusted collaboration has contributed to APC Build’s broader body of work, including HIA’s 2025 Western Region Home of the Year, reflecting a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and enduring design.

Looking ahead

After more than 20 years in operation, Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs continues to evolve — not by changing its core values, but by deepening them. Family ownership remains central. Craftsmanship remains non-negotiable. Customer trust remains the ultimate measure of success.

As Australian homes continue to prioritise comfort, efficiency and lifestyle, Victorian Fireplaces & BBQs stands ready to lead the next chapter — delivering warmth not only through fire, but through service, expertise and enduring quality.

For more information
Victorian Fireplaces

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