C.W. Rustic Construction, Colard Winde plays with fire

The Netherlands is a real fireplace country. During the cold winters the fire crackles in the living room and outside the atmosphere is lifted a little with a beautiful outdoor fireplace. With whom the passion for fireplaces runs through his blood is Colard Winde, who with his company C.W. Rustiekbouw is part of MASTERS COMPANY 300*. From modern to classic fireplaces, from indoor to outdoor fireplaces and from wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, bioethanol fireplaces, electric fireplaces and water vapor fireplaces. This is where you get heat in and out of your home. At C.W. Rustic Construction, your fireplace will be built from foundation to chimney cap.Text: Patrick Stoffer
Image: C.W. Rustic ConstructionAt the helm of the fireplace specialist is Colard Winde, a passionate craftsman. The feeling he had when he installed his first fireplace at the age of 19 has never gone away. As the owner of C.W. Rustiekbouw, this feeling has driven him to design and realize fireplaces and stoves on a daily basis for over twenty years. He also provides characteristic flooring around them, making the fireplace a true eye-catcher.

The gem at C.W. Rustic Construction is the self-designed lift-door fireplace, which features a sliding glass door that moves up and down with a remote control. With this product, the company shows that it looks beyond the prevailing standard and everything can be customized.

The Dutch market is divided. For example, Colard distinguishes two major trends. One half prefers a classic, antique sandstone fireplace that burns on wood, gas, bioethanol or gas cylinders, while the other half goes for sleek and modern: steel fireplaces that burn on gas where allowed or on all other fuels as mentioned above.

Still, the craftsman notices that there is a lot of confusion among people about the energy transition so fervently desired by the government. "About gas-free heating, people are provided with incorrect information. It will be a long time before the Netherlands is gas-free. Still, there is always the possibility of using gas cylinders. So if people decide to add a gas fireplace to their existing or newly built home, they can."

Also a little more warmth, comfort and harmony? Then pay a visit to C.W. Rustic Construction.

*MASTERS COMPANY 300 is MASTERS' official selection of the 300 'greatest companies' in the Netherlands. This is the business network where you do business and gives access to MASTERS HQ's unique multichannel exposure.Photo: C.W. Rustiekbouw