Fireplace tools, fire screens and open fireplace accessories
A working open fireplace needs more than a good stack of timber. This range brings together the practical pieces that make a hearth easier to use, safer to manage and neater to live with, including fireplace tools, fire screens, log holders, fire grates, bellows, shovels and brush sets.
Instead of being only a fire grate category, this is now a broader collection for setting up, maintaining and tidying an open fireplace. Whether you are replacing a worn grate, adding a protective screen, keeping firewood off the floor or putting together a simple tool set for winter, these are the pieces that do the real work around the hearth.
Protect the hearth areaFire screens and guards help create a practical barrier between an open flame and the living space.
Tend the fire properlyPokers, tongs, shovels and brush sets make it easier to adjust timber and clean ash.
Keep timber organisedLog holders and wood shelves keep firewood close by without cluttering the floor.
Fireplace screens for open hearth protection
A fireplace screen is one of the most useful accessories for an open hearth, especially in family rooms, lounge rooms and older Melbourne homes where the fireplace is still a real feature of the room. Mesh and panel-style screens help create a protective layer between the fire and the room while still keeping the flame visible.
Choose from heavy duty black fireplace screens, foldable panel screens and protective fire guards to suit a range of hearth widths and room styles. They are practical, but they also help finish the fireplace visually instead of leaving the opening looking bare when the fire is not in use.
Fire tool sets, shovels, brushes and bellows
A good fireplace tool set keeps the essentials close at hand. Fire pokers, brushes, shovels and tongs make it easier to move timber, clean ash and keep the area around the hearth tidy. For smaller fireplaces, a simple shovel and brush set may be enough. For a more complete fireplace corner, a standing fire tool set gives every piece a proper home.
We also stock traditional fireplace accessories such as bellows for people who like the old-school hearth ritual as much as the heat. They are simple, useful and a nice finishing touch for a classic open fireplace setup.
Hearth setup tipIf you are starting from scratch, the most useful open fireplace setup is usually a screen, a properly sized grate, a basic tool set and somewhere tidy to store timber beside the hearth.
Fire grates and log holders
Fire grates still matter. A properly sized grate lifts timber off the hearth, helps airflow move underneath the logs and gives the fire a stronger base to burn from. If your old grate has sagged, rusted, cracked or never sat properly, replacing it can make the whole fireplace feel more usable again.
Log holders and wood shelves are the other side of the setup. They keep firewood organised beside the fireplace instead of scattered across the floor, which is especially handy through the colder months when the fireplace is being used regularly.
Fireplace tools from Swan Street, Richmond
Swan Street is based in Richmond, Melbourne, with a practical range of fireplace tools and accessories for open fireplaces. This category includes everyday fireplace gear for real homes, from protective screens and tool sets through to replacement fire grates, log holders and small hearth accessories.
Key features
- Fireplace screens and protectors for open hearths
- Heavy duty fire grates in multiple sizes
- Fire tool sets for tending, adjusting and cleaning the fireplace
- Log holders and wood shelves for neater firewood storage
- Shovel and brush sets for ash and hearth clean-up
- Traditional fireplace accessories including bellows
- Practical fireplace tools available from Swan Street in Richmond, Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
What fireplace tools do I actually need?
For most open fireplaces, the most useful basics are a poker or tool set for moving timber, a shovel and brush for ash clean-up, and a screen to help protect the room from sparks. A fire grate and log holder are also worth considering if you want the fireplace to burn better and look neater.
Do I need a fireplace screen?
A fireplace screen is strongly worth considering for open hearths. It helps create a barrier between the fire and the room while still letting you see the flames. It can also make the fireplace look more finished when it is not being used.
What is the difference between a fire grate and a fireplace tool set?
A fire grate sits inside the fireplace and supports the timber while it burns. A fireplace tool set sits beside the hearth and is used to tend the fire, move logs and clean up ash. They do different jobs, but both are useful in a proper open fireplace setup.
How do I choose the right fire grate size?
Measure the internal width of the fireplace where the grate will sit, not the outside mantel or surround. The grate should sit neatly inside the hearth with sensible clearance on each side, so it is stable and easy to use.
Are these fireplace tools suitable for wood heaters?
This range is mainly aimed at open fireplaces and hearth setups. Some tools may still be useful around a wood heater, but always check the size, clearance and appliance requirements before using grates or accessories inside a closed heater.
Do you sell fireplace tools in Melbourne?
Yes. Swan Street is located in Richmond, Melbourne, and stocks fireplace tools, fireplace screens, fire grates, log holders and hearth accessories for open fireplaces.
