Our Story
Living Fire is all about making your home a sanctuary; we pride ourselves on bringing our clients the most up to date trends to help bring their dreams to reality. Read more about our story, and the special people playing a key role in our business.
Living Fire is a leading Australian supplier of premium local and European fireplaces. With 60 years of industry experience, we are proud to be Melbourne’s trusted source of the world’s most advanced wood, gas, and electric designer fireplaces.
From our exquisite fireplaces to our customer journey, we offer a complete service for discerning customers who appreciate cutting-edge design and traditional one-on-one service. Our fireplaces are sculptural, elegant, and statement works of art to heat the home and warm the soul.
We work with architects, interior designers, developers, and home renovators alike to source the right type and model of fireplace to suit any space. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond with each customer, taking the time to review plans, discuss options, and make recommendations. Whether your new home has a contemporary or a period style, we’re sure to have a fireplace that will enhance your space. From period houses to contemporary apartments, and everything in between, our fireplaces can be installed to add to the ambiance of all homes.
From our showroom in Swan Street, Richmond, we stock a wide variety of carefully selected fireplaces sourced from Europe, all of which surpass Australian standards and offer hassle-free installation.
The experience of sitting around a fireplace is one of comfort, ease, and pride; we want that experience to begin the moment you visit us at Living Fire.
About Paul Agnew
Now approaching his 40th year in the industry, Paul Agnew is a leading name in the design, manufacture and distribution of gas, wood and electric fireplaces internationally.
Entering the world of work at a young age, Paul soon found himself following in his Father’s footsteps and falling in love with the antique architectural fittings that the pair would save from old homes destined for demolition or renovation.
With an appreciation for quality antique materials, Paul continued to rescue and repurpose fixtures and fittings into his late teens and early twenties,
launching his own business whilst studying Economics at university. When his small business began to evolve and the demand caught up with and overtook the supply, Paul decided that putting high-quality reproductions on the market would be the only way forward.
His venture brought him over to the UK, where he soon gained a fantastic reputation for providing quality cast iron fireplace products. Now working with an experienced team, whose combined knowledge equates to a century’s worth of expertise in the field, Paul Agnew Designs is committed to providing high-quality, luxury and unique designs for an ever-developing market.
“I’m incredibly proud of the team we have managed to build. Over the years our team has evolved, and we now have the best in the business when it comes to designing and manufacturing. We’re all equally dedicated to producing creative and innovative designs for the industry, putting quality materials to use with care, a keen eye and excellent attention to detail. I’m excited about the launch of our new ilektro Collection, which boasts unique designs which are both bold and minimalist, with state-of-the-art technology and a whole range of features for ease of use and comfort.”