New Zealand’s Independent Fireplace
Design Specialist
Thoughtfully Designed. Technically Sound
Independent advice. Beautiful design. Technical expertise.
Beautiful fireplaces begin with thoughtful design.
Designs for Fires is an independent fireplace design consultancy helping homeowners, architects and builders create beautiful, practical and technically sound fireplaces.
Independent Advice
Recommendations based on your home and lifestyle, not a single manufacturer's product range.
Technical Expertise
Over 20 years' experience combining design knowledge with building science and fireplace compliance.
End-to-End Guidance
From concept and product selection through to technical detailing, installation support and completion.
How We Can Help?
Specialist fireplace services for every stage of your project.
Whether you're building new, renovating or replacing an existing fireplace, we provide independent advice, thoughtful design and technical guidance tailored to your project.
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Fireplace Design
We design fireplaces for new homes, renovations and existing homes.
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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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Problem Solving
Expert advice on performance, compliance, flue systems and Building Code requirements from concept through to completion.
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Bespoke Fireplace Products
Complete your fireplace with products designed specifically for your project.
Meet Angela
Based in Auckland • Working with clients throughout NZ
Independent Fireplace Design Specialist - PDINZ
Independent advice. Thoughtful design. Technical expertise.
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
Recent Fireplace Projects
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![Outdoor Jetmaster Alfesco Wood Fireplace]()
New Outdoor Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace project, integrated into concrete block with floating steel capping.
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![Gas fireplace in living room with stone surround]()
Fireplace Redesign
Removal of existing surround, gas fire installation with surround hearth, mantel and cabinetry.
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![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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![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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![Riva2 gas fire in Daniel Marshall house]()
Gas Fire Replacement
Removal of open gas fire and replacement with glass fronted gas fire
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.