New Zealand’s

Independent Fireplace

Design Specialist

Thoughtfully Designed.Technically Sound

Independent Advice. Beautiful Design. Technical Confidence.

Choosing the right fireplace is about more than selecting a product. We combine independent advice, thoughtful fireplace design and technical expertise to create fireplaces that suit your home, lifestyle and budget.

Why Clients Choose Designs for Fires

Helping homeowners, architects and builders make confident fireplace decisions.

  • 20+ years' industry experience

  • Independent product recommendations

  • Qualified in Building Science and Interior Design

  • Technical compliance expertise

  • Project management from concept to completion

  • NZ-wide service

How We Can Help

Independent fireplace design, product selection and technical expertise tailored to your home and project.

  • Stovax Studio 2 Wood Burning Fire

    Fireplace Design

    We design fireplaces for new homes, renovations and existing homes.

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  • Stuv 30 Compact with Door Closed

    Product Selection

    Independent advice to compare New Zealand's leading fireplace brands and select the right wood, gas, electric or outdoor fireplace for your home.

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  • Designs for fires fireplace design

    Technical Advice

    Expert advice on performance, compliance, flue systems and Building Code requirements from concept through to completion.

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  • Gazco Riva2 600 Gas Fireplace with Dekton Surround

    Custom Products

    Custom wood storage, hearths and architectural fireplace features designed to complement your home.

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Angela Hiddleston

Meet Angela Hiddleston

Based in Auckland • Working with clients throughout New Zealand

Independent Fireplace Designer

Independent advice. Thoughtful design. Technical confidence.

Angela combines qualifications in Interior Design and Building Science with more than 20 years of fireplace industry experience. She provides independent advice to help homeowners, architects and builders create fireplaces that are beautiful, compliant and perfectly suited to each project.

✓ Independent advice with no brand bias

✓ 20+ years of fireplace industry experience

✓ Qualified in Building Science & Interior Design

✓ NZ Building Code and compliance expertise

✓ From concept through to completion

About Angela

  • I have consulted with Angela on numerous projects, and she consistently provides sound technical advice and solutions. She is responsive and knowledgeable, making her an excellent resource for my projects.

    Kurt Montague, Director - Warmflames

  • We wanted our fireplace to be the centrepiece of our Living Room and Ange certainly delivered on this. We took her advice and it is now one of the most admired features of our new home.

    Tim and Catherine Rillstone, Point Wells

Recent Fireplace Projects

  • Stovax Studio wood fireplace with brick surround

    Fireplace Redesign

    Removal of existing gas fire, wood fire installation with surround, hearth and mantel.

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  • Gas fireplace in living room with stone surround

    Fireplace Redesign

    Removal of existing stone surround, gas fire installation with surround hearth, mantel and new cabinetry.

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  • Riva2 gas fire in Daniel Marshall house

    Gas Fire Replacement

    Removal of open gas fire and replacement with glass fronted gas fire

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  • Stuv 30 wood fire and wood storage

    Wood Fire Replacement

    Removal of existing freestanding wood fire and replacing with LEB wood fire.

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  • New gas fire study with stone surround

    Gas Fire Replacement

    Removal of existing gas fire, new gas fire installation with new stone surround and hearth.

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Ready to bring your fireplace vision to life?

Whether you’re still gathering ideas or ready to go, we’d love to hear from you.
Share your thoughts, send us a photo of your space, or book a consultation to get started.

Contact me for a discovery call