35 Wood Burning Stoves With Pros And Cons

wood burning stoves with pros and cons

We are in the middle of winter, and coziness and warmth are what we all are striving for. A fireplace and a sitting nook around it is amazing for feeling cozy and comfy, and today I’d like to share some ideas not just on usual fireplaces but on wood burning stoves that are no worse for coziness.

Wood-burning stoves are a safe and effective heat source in cooler climates, and add a cozy, rustic ambiance to your home, cabin, or campsite. Also, depending on your heating needs, they can be significantly cheaper than your existing heating system. Although they’re a fairly expensive cost up front, their fuel—wood—is usually readily available for most users, and modern stoves like the ones listed here are designed with maximum efficiency in mind. Also, unlike electric or pellet options, wood stoves don’t have any moving parts or electrical components, which increases their durability and lifespan.

What to Consider

The most important thing to consider when choosing a wood stove is where you’re going to be using it. The size and type of the area—whether it’s your living room, garage or a small cabin—can affect how effective your stove will be, so you’ll want to be sure you choose the right model for the job.

If you’re planning on using your stove outdoors, like on a camping grip, you’ll want to go with an option that is light enough to carry comfortably, as well as fold down to a more compact size. Every pound can count when you’re on a long hike, so try and go with the lightest option whenever possible.

Also, consider anything else you’d like your stove to do besides heat your space. You can pick one that has a cooking element on top, or if you want to set the ambiance with flickering firelight, make sure to choose one that has a large window so you can enjoy the view.

a black hearth placed on black and white printed tiles and in a dining room to make your meals even more comfortable

a black hearth placed on black and white printed tiles and in a dining room to make your meals even more comfortable

a black modern stove with a black panel wall behind it and a modern candelabra for a bold look

a black modern stove with a black panel wall behind it and a modern candelabra for a bold look

a black wood burning stove with firewood storage underneath in a contemporary and stylish living room

a black wood burning stove with firewood storage underneath in a contemporary and stylish living room

a bright space with printed tiles and brick around the hearth, floral printed furniture and printed pillows and a rug

a bright space with printed tiles and brick around the hearth, floral printed furniture and printed pillows and a rug

a cabin space fully clad with wood, with a wood burning stove and some firewood in crates for a cozy feel

a cabin space fully clad with wood, with a wood burning stove and some firewood in crates for a cozy feel

a chic and airy living room with a wood burning stove placed in the fireplace, a mantel with decor, firewood in the niches and vintage furniture

a chic and airy living room with a wood burning stove placed in the fireplace, a mantel with decor, firewood in the niches and vintage furniture

a chic mid-century modern space with a printed wall, layered rugs and pillows and a cozy vintage stove

a chic mid-century modern space with a printed wall, layered rugs and pillows and a cozy vintage stove

a contemporary cabin space with large windows, wood clad space and a modern wood burning stove in the corner

a contemporary cabin space with large windows, wood clad space and a modern wood burning stove in the corner

a contemporary space with a wood burning stove and firewood storage of concrete, a stylish chair and a white rug

a contemporary space with a wood burning stove and firewood storage of concrete, a stylish chair and a white rug

a contemproary space with a Nordic feel is cozied up with a modern wood burning stove and some firewood stored right here

a contemproary space with a Nordic feel is cozied up with a modern wood burning stove and some firewood stored right here

a cozy farmhouse space with white birck and a black hearth, a wood slab mantel, firewood storage by the doors to the garden

a cozy farmhouse space with white birck and a black hearth, a wood slab mantel, firewood storage by the doors to the garden

a large vintage black stove on a tile platform is a cool idea to add coziness to your home decor

a large vintage black stove on a tile platform is a cool idea to add coziness to your home decor

a modern farmhouse space with a vintage black wood burning stove and a cozy rug next to it

a modern farmhouse space with a vintage black wood burning stove and a cozy rug next to it

a modern neutral living room with tan seating furniture, a black modern hearth placed on its metal firewood stand is a very catchy space

a modern neutral living room with tan seating furniture, a black modern hearth placed on its metal firewood stand is a very catchy space

Pros And Cons

The main benefits of wood stoves include their typically high efficiency ratings and ability to produce much more heat and fewer emissions compared to traditional open fireplaces. However, the main downside can be the potential high initial cost of purchase and installation of a wood stove, another disadvantage is hot body of the stove. Consider all these points and decide whether you want such a stove at home or not.

a modern rustic space with stone walls and a wooden ceiling plus a super modern and sleek wood burning stove

a modern rustic space with stone walls and a wooden ceiling plus a super modern and sleek wood burning stove

a modern white wood burning stove on a glass stand, with firewood in the corner and baskets for firewood

a modern white wood burning stove on a glass stand, with firewood in the corner and baskets for firewood

a neutral living room with a white hearth, open shelving, a neutral chair, layered rugs and a storage cabinet

a neutral living room with a white hearth, open shelving, a neutral chair, layered rugs and a storage cabinet

a Nordic living room with a glazed wall and a skylight, a windowsill daybed, grey sitting furniture, a hearth and built-in storage

a Nordic living room with a glazed wall and a skylight, a windowsill daybed, grey sitting furniture, a hearth and built-in storage

a pretty Christmas styled nook with a hearth, stockings, greenery, a white wreath and a gorgeous silver Christmas tree with lights

a pretty Christmas styled nook with a hearth, stockings, greenery, a white wreath and a gorgeous silver Christmas tree with lights

a pretty Nordic living room with a hearth, a creamy sofa and ottoman, a catchy chair and a grey rug us a stylish space

a pretty Nordic living room with a hearth, a creamy sofa and ottoman, a catchy chair and a grey rug us a stylish space

a Scandinavian space with a modern and cool wood burning stove plus an elegant open storage unit for firewood

a Scandinavian space with a modern and cool wood burning stove plus an elegant open storage unit for firewood

a small and cozy living room with a hearth, grey and amber sitting furniture, niche shelves and firewood in the stand

a small and cozy living room with a hearth, grey and amber sitting furniture, niche shelves and firewood in the stand

a stylish modern hearth plus a matching black wall-mounted stand for firewood are amazing to infuse your spaces with warmth

a stylish modern hearth plus a matching black wall-mounted stand for firewood are amazing to infuse your spaces with warmth

a stylish nook with a wood burning stove, a cactus, a basket for storage will instantly add coziness to the sapce

a stylish nook with a wood burning stove, a cactus, a basket for storage will instantly add coziness to the sapce

a tiny living room with a wall-mounted stove, a windowsill daybed with pillows, a loveseat and a pendant lamp

a tiny living room with a wall-mounted stove, a windowsill daybed with pillows, a loveseat and a pendant lamp

a vintage living room with a black hearth surrounded with white brick, a green chair, chic artworks and potted plants is all cool

a vintage living room with a black hearth surrounded with white brick, a green chair, chic artworks and potted plants is all cool

a vintage white wood-burning stove placed into a niche and with a mantel to remind of a classic stove

a vintage white wood-burning stove placed into a niche and with a mantel to remind of a classic stove

a welcoming and natural entryway with a wood burning stove, firewood stored under the stairs and layered rugs is very cozy

a welcoming and natural entryway with a wood burning stove, firewood stored under the stairs and layered rugs is very cozy

a welcoming modern dinign room with a glazed wall, a wood burning stove, a boho rug and a living edge table, chic chairs

a welcoming modern dinign room with a glazed wall, a wood burning stove, a boho rug and a living edge table, chic chairs

a welcoming neutral space with a wood burning stove, a rough wood slab mantel, greenery for winter decor, cane furniture and firewood in buckets

a welcoming neutral space with a wood burning stove, a rough wood slab mantel, greenery for winter decor, cane furniture and firewood in buckets

a white planked wall, a fireplace clad with navy herringbone tiles and a hearth placed inside it and a wood slab mantel

a white planked wall, a fireplace clad with navy herringbone tiles and a hearth placed inside it and a wood slab mantel

a white wood burning stove is an elegant idea, firewood under it is a cool idea to store it

a white wood burning stove is an elegant idea, firewood under it is a cool idea to store it

an airy and light-filled Scandinavian space with a hearth and black and tiles tiles plus firewood and white ottomans

an airy and light-filled Scandinavian space with a hearth and black and tiles tiles plus firewood and white ottomans

an industrial meets modern space with a black stove, a rough concrete wall and leather and wooden furniture

an industrial meets modern space with a black stove, a rough concrete wall and leather and wooden furniture

an inviting space with a wood burning stove, a mantel with greenery and a TV over it, baskets with firewood and more firewood stored on both sides of the fireplace

an inviting space with a wood burning stove, a mantel with greenery and a TV over it, baskets with firewood and more firewood stored on both sides of the fireplace