As environmental awareness continues to grow, more homeowners are seeking beautiful, sustainable ways to heat their homes. At Living Flame, we’re proud to offer a range of biofuel fireplace design options that combine refined aesthetics with environmentally conscious performance—perfect for both new builds and existing homes across New Zealand.
Every Living Flame biofuel fireplace is fully bespoke, designed and crafted to suit your exact requirements. From the type of burner and physical dimensions to the overall aesthetic and ideal placement within your home, our team works closely with you to create a fireplace that feels completely tailored. Once we understand your vision and lifestyle needs, we’ll guide you through the design process to deliver a solution that’s both functional and beautiful.
Choosing a biofuel fireplace over a traditional gas option offers several compelling advantages. Biofuel is derived from renewable plant-based materials, most commonly bioethanol—a clean, green energy source produced through natural processes powered by sunlight. Because it’s renewable, bioethanol cannot be depleted, making it a more environmentally responsible choice for modern homes. Biofuel fireplaces also require no flue, as they emit no harmful chemicals or toxins, offering greater flexibility in design and installation.
Despite using an alternative fuel source, biofuel fireplaces can achieve heat output comparable to gas fireplaces, meaning you don’t have to compromise on warmth or comfort. They’re also an excellent way to future-proof your home, helping ensure your lifestyle remains uninterrupted should natural gas or LPG supplies become limited in the future. Living Flame can easily convert any of our fireplaces to biofuel, and we can even install biofuel burners into existing wood-burning fireboxes.
Another benefit of biofuel fireplaces is their clean, subtle operation. They produce little to no odour while burning—far less than traditional wood or gas fires. In raw form, biofuel has a faint alcohol scent, with only a slight smell when the flame is extinguished, similar to blowing out a candle. The result is a fireplace that enhances the ambience of your home without distraction.
Living Flame biofuel burners are available in both manual and automated options, with the best choice depending on the space and level of control you prefer. Manual burners are more cost-effective initially, though they do produce a small amount of carbon dioxide—roughly equivalent to two candles burning for three hours. They can also be affected by draughts and generate a manageable amount of moisture during operation.
Automated biofuel burners, by contrast, offer greater flame stability and control. Flame height can be adjusted to regulate heat output and fuel consumption, and burners can be refilled automatically using an electric pump. Larger external fuel tanks can also be installed to extend burn time, making automated systems ideal for larger or high-use spaces.
When you choose a Living Flame biofuel fireplace, the possibilities are almost limitless. These fireplaces can be installed anywhere in your home and customised to suit your architecture, interior design, and lifestyle. From the very first design consultation through to final installation, we work alongside you to create a timeless fireplace—one designed to bring warmth, comfort, and elegance to your home for decades to come.