WarmStone Fireplaces and Designs

04/29/2026

Often a love affair with a Tulikivi masonry heater begins with a photograph. Love at first sight and the image imprints on your mind until it’s time to bring the dream home.
And that’s how it began with Renata Gruber. Long before she and her husband Michael Gruber built their house northwest of Spokane, Washington, Renata remembered seeing “a photo of a Finnish home, little stocking-footed blond girls sitting on the bench of the hearth, above their heads was hard tac or Finnish rye crisp, large and round with a hole in the center hanging on poles above a large soapstone fireplace.”
Curiosity inspired research and the discovery of Tulikivi masonry heaters. Renata remembers telling Michael, “If we ever build a home this will be at its heart, the non-negotiable element in our home.”
In about 2005, the couple walked into Tony’s on the Lake, a restaurant near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Renata noticed a beautiful soapstone heater, thinking, “Oh my God, this is a Tulikivi!” When she inquired about it, the owner of the restaurant “lit up,” excited to talk about his Tulikivi. After a great conversation, he gave them two soapstone shot glasses, crafted from leftover soapstone from the heater’s install. Perhaps that photo of the Finnish Tulikivi years ago had been a premonition; the couple now had three blond, stocking-footed girls.
Five years later, Renata served as general contractor while the Grubers built their home. She instructed the architect to design the house around a Tulikivi masonry heater. He had previously worked with Tulikivi distributor Ron Pihl at Warmstone Fireplaces and Design in Livingston, who in turn, directed her to area dealer Meri Berberet.
They installed model TTU2700/5 with a bakeoven and a four-sided wrap-around bench in 2011. And as promised, it sits center stage in their lovely home, a perfect balance of design and functionality.

For the rest of the story (Tulikivi use, hut-to-hut ski trip in Finland, Max the cat, and more) visit https://www.warmstone.com/a-tulikivi-love-affair.










https://www.warmstone.com/a-tulikivi-love-affair

04/18/2026

Isn't she lovely? This custom Tulikivi masonry heater in Big Sky was recently updated by new owners. The TTU 2700 is central to hearth and home, adding warmth, healthy radiant heat, and stunning beauty, blending into the architecture of the home with style.

Talk to our team to get your project rolling in time for next year's first fall burn. 406-333-4383 or stop by our showroom, 116 North B Street, Livingston, MT. Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, Saturdays by appointment.

04/04/2026

An enlightening article that applauds healthy radiant heat of ceramic tile heaters, akin to Tulikivi soapstone masonry heaters and the way they provide healthy heat. We should all be concerned about the health hazards of traditional woodstoves. This style of stove has been in use in Europe since the 13th century for good reason--they're more efficient, store heat in its mass, and radiate gentle heat over many hours.

Warmstone has many options of masonry heaters that can upgrade your woodburning experience and protect your family from winter's chill as well as be a more healthy alternative. Give us a call, 1 406-333-4383, or stop by Warmstone's showroom, 116 N. B St., Livingston, Montana.

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As DEFRA introduces ever stricter rules for traditional wood burners, those seeking a statement fire without the side portion of eco guilt are turning to a centuries-old alternative.

03/06/2026

Here's a beauty of a soapstone heater, perfect to keep you warm and cozy when winter decides to pay a visit. It's Norse Kleber Cube, made in Norway. Traci and Jamie Islay installed this heater in their Montana home a few years ago.

Traci said, "It has been such a game changer for heating our home in the winter. It is so easy to load up and start, and it has a incredibly delightful warmth that permeates the home. It works so well to keep the space at a temperature that is very enjoyable. We would definitely purchase it again!" She also likes the clean, simple look of the Cube.

The Cube is available in a few different options, including more soapstone above and below the firebox for more lovely soapstone heat retention, and small firebox windows on the side of the stove. Humans love to watch and feel the comfort of a wood fire, why not make it viewable from three sides?

Give our Warmstone team a call, 406-333-4383 or stop by our showroom, 116 North B Street, Livingston, Montana 59047. Showroom Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm; Saturdays by appointment.

03/01/2026

The Tulikivi Jero collection is designed for smaller spaces and budgets, with the benefit of lovely, radiant heat. Because they have less structural support, they’re more affordable and take less time to install. Tulikivi offers four finishes and four designs to choose from—customize to suit your own style.

Starting a fire in these modern fireplaces is easy, it accepts 16” lengths of wood, and in no time you and your family will be bathed in comfortable heat. This fireplace is worthy of checking out!

02/18/2026

This Art Nouveau Style masonry heater from the early 1900’s has been kept alive by Tulikivi. It’s doing a great job heating the showroom today!

02/11/2026

The Tulikivi Jero collection is designed for smaller spaces and budgets, with the benefit of lovely, radiant heat. Because they have less structural support, they’re more affordable and take less time to install. Tulikivi offers four finishes and four designs to choose from—customize to suit your own style.

Starting a fire in these modern fireplaces is easy, it accepts 16” lengths of wood, and in no time you and your family will be bathed in comfortable heat. This fireplace is worthy of checking out!

12/24/2025

Enjoy Architect Rann Haight's hand-drawn holiday cards --the first from 1996 when the Haight children were little and their Idaho home was new. In 2023, he drew another card, replacing their daughters with their daughters’ seven children. Rann draws a new card every year for family and friends. Their Tulikivi remains a focal point to their family gatherings over the years.

Merry Christmas week from the Warmstone team! We wish you a warm and happy holiday!

https://www.warmstone.com/rann-haights-keen-eye-and-hand

This final article also includes a selection from his compilation of clever cartoons, “Tomorrow Is…” drawn from 2015 to 2022 for daily publication by The Coeur d’Alene Press. Contact Rann Haight if you’re interested in purchasing copies of his "Tomorrow Is..." books – his contact information is on his website www.rannhaight.com.

This is article 4 of 4, celebrating the hard work and many talents of Architect Rann Haight. Thank you Rann!

12/17/2025

Architect Rann Haight drew nearly 200 Tulikivi projects for Warmstone and other dealers, and became known in Finland and in North America for his “Rann Style.” His inspiration? The popular Arts and Crafts Style.

How many of you have sat around the Chico Hot Springs, MT Tulikivi masonry heater, warming your bones? A Rann design.

This is article 3 of 4, celebrating the hard work and many talents of Architect Rann Haight. Next article: Rann Haight’s Keen Eye and Hand

https://www.warmstone.com/tulikivi-rann-styling

Gathering around a fire is one of life's simplest pleasures. For 30 years WarmStone Fireplaces and Designs has been installing the most efficient, beautiful fireplaces in the world. Discover added beauty with our soapstone countertops, tiles, and hand-made sinks. Visit our showroom today!

12/10/2025

Get Fired Up...about the endless baking and roasting possibilities in a Tulikivi bakeoven! This week, Architect Rann Haight shares specific bakeoven burning instructions and family recipes, including prime rib, chicken stew, and fruit crunch.

This is article 2 of 4, celebrating the hard work and many talents of Architect Rann Haight. Next article: Tulikivi “Rann Styling.”

https://www.warmstone.com/get-fired-up-bakeoven-recipes

Gathering around a fire is one of life's simplest pleasures. For 30 years WarmStone Fireplaces and Designs has been installing the most efficient, beautiful fireplaces in the world. Discover added beauty with our soapstone countertops, tiles, and hand-made sinks. Visit our showroom today!