‘When the really cold weather started, my radiators just couldn’t manage to get my home warm. This heater soon had everything cosy,’ one reviewer said
Dunelm shoppers have described the heater as ‘a lovely feature in any room’(Image: Dunelm)
With autumn bringing the arrival of chilly weather, UK households are on the lookout for ways to keep their home warm that don’t drive up energy bills. And one alternative to central heating on sale at Dunelm has earned five-star reviews from shoppers for its ability to make a room “instantly cosy and warm”.
The homeware giant’s bestselling Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater has just come out in a stylish new olive green colour complete with wood-effect detailing. Priced at £100, it’s a twist on the traditional electric heater that brings a log cabin feel to any space with its realistic flame-effect display which can be used with or without accompanying heat, offering the look of a fireplace or wood burner without the price tag.
Also available in black or white, the heater is finished off with faux wood legs for a Scandinavian-inspired look, with its plug-in design meaning it can be placed anywhere in the home with an available socket. Designed to heat rooms of between 20m and 30m², it’s equipped with thermostatic temperature controls to set its heat to the optimal comfort level.
Measuring a compact 54cm tall, 44cm wide and 35cm deep, the Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater is ideal for fitting into small spaces whether in living areas, kitchens, bedrooms or studies, with its compact size making it easy to move around as needed. And with more than 300 reviews on the Dunelm website, it has earned an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars from shoppers.
For a more budget-friendly alternative offering a similar look, the HOMCOM Freestanding Electric Fireplace is another option. Priced at £45.99 on Argos and available in black or white, this heater has a rotatable head and is small enough to be used as a tabletop heater with a coverage area of 10-15 m².
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Available in three colours, this electric heater has a realistic flame-effect display and thermostatic temperature controls.
Meanwhile, shoppers who appreciate the retro Scandinavian look can also check out the Russell Hobbs Electric Heater, which is priced at £25.99 on Amazon and is available in a ‘Black Scandi’ colourway with wood-effect details. Equipped with two heat settings, 900W for low heat and 1800W for high heat, this compact heater can take rooms from autumn into winter.
Back at Dunelm, one shopper who snapped up the Chiminea Style Flame Effect Heater said in a five-star review: “When the really cold weather started, my radiators just couldn’t manage to get my home warm. This heater soon had everything cosy. I can move it to wherever I need it.”
Another customer praised the heater: “I love this stylish little unit. It looks as if it was designed specifically for my conservatory. I have a radiator in there but this makes it look cosy and inviting. Perfect for me.”
And a third shared: “I bought this sweet little heater to have on in my home office during the day, so I don’t have to have the main heating on. It is effective immediately, it produces heat as soon as you turn it on, and along with the warm glow, it creates an instant cosy and warm room. For the price, it is well made and nicer to look at than most heaters. I’m really happy with it.”
However, some reviewers complained of issues during assembly, with one writing: “It heats up the room fantastically, but the legs were extremely hard to fit in fact they aren’t done up properly because I’m not strong enough to do them.”
Others knocked down their rating of the heater due to its noise level. A different shopper commented: “Would have given five stars except for the fact it is rather noisy when the heat is on.”
Meanwhile, someone else fed back: “Was looking for an electric heater for a garden room to use over the winter. This was by far the most attractive modern style flame effect heater I could find for my budget. Very pleased with this purchase it looks great. It would be a lovely feature in any room and gives off good heat.”
