What is a fireplace tool set and why do you need one?
A fireplace tool set (or companion set) is a practical and attractive accessory for cleaning your hearth and making it easier to handle logs and embers. Your tools are gathered in one place: your fireplace area remains tidy and well organised.
A fireplace tool set usually includes three or four tools, each with its own function:
- The shovel and brush help clean around the fireplace area and remove cold ash residues from the firebox after combustion.
- The tongs are used to handle logs and hot embers safely.
- The poker is a curved rod used to move logs inside the firebox in order to stoke the fire
The fireplace tool set is often designed as a stylish accessory to enhance your fireplace area. Match it to your tastes and interior design to make it a real decorative object for your fireplace.
What criteria should you consider when choosing a fireplace tool set?
Choosing your fireplace tool set depends on several factors to best suit your needs, your fireplace area and your interior decoration.
Here are the criteria that may determine your choice:
- Dimensions: it is important to select your fireplace tool set and its tools according to the depth of your firebox. Typically, tools are between 50cm and 60cm long – enough to keep you away from the fire and avoid getting dirty.
- Material: fireplace tool sets come in various materials such as wrought iron, brass or steel. Prioritise durability and heat resistance, e.g. steel.
- Accessories: depending on the model, fireplace tool sets include three or four tools. The shovel and brush are essential, followed by the tongs and/or poker to handle logs when the fire is alight.
- Aesthetics: coordinate your fireplace tool set according to your tastes, the style of your fire and your interior decoration. A wide range of designs exist, from classic to modern. There are sleek models with hanging tools and others where the tools are stored inside cylinders. Cylindrical versions have the advantage of trapping the ash residues on the end of the tools, preventing mess around your fireplace area.
Why choose a steel fireplace companion set?
Steel is a commonly used material for making companion sets due to its high heat resistance and robustness. Black or silver finishes are the most popular for a sleek, understated look. For a dash of colour, consider coloured accessory holders or cylinders.
In short, if you’re looking for a companion set that combines durability, practicality and aesthetic appeal, go for a steel model – elegant and functional, it will serve you well for years to come.
Buy a quality companion set from Dixneuf
Dixneuf is a French company specialising in the manufacture of accessories for stoves and fireplaces. Renowned for its elegant, contemporary designs and technical innovation, the brand has earned solid recognition among professional fireplace installers.
Since 1919, Dixneuf has preserved its craftsmanship passed down through generations in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region. The brand’s steel companion sets are made in France, in Maine-et-Loire, and carry the Origine France Garantie certification. Designed for practicality, strength, and style, they are guaranteed for 5 years. Dixneuf’s companion sets will enhance your living room while making it easy to handle logs and embers and to clean your hearth.
Dixneuf offers a wide collection of steel companion sets in a variety of colours. The Borneo model, for example, comes in Amazon Green – a shade that shifts between green and blue depending on the light.
These fireplace accessories add a bold and modern touch to your interior.
To complement its range of companion sets, Dixneuf also offers companion sets combined with a log holder for even greater convenience. This allows you to store your firewood while keeping your fireplace accessories within easy reach.
You’re sure to find a Dixneuf companion set that meets your expectations in terms of style, practicality and quality.
Where to find your Dixneuf fireside companion set?
Have you found a fireplace companion set that’s right for you and want to know where and how to purchase Dixneuf’s fireplace and stove accessories? All companion sets and our full collection are available across France through a wide network of specialist retailers and DIY stores.
Discover the full range of fireplace accessories on our website and visit a store near you to order the companion set of your choice!