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Lovely fireplace.

9 years ago

Hi, I love this fireplace. Would you mind telling me where it was sourced from? I have as similar idea in mind for my lounge, the chimney is external so it would be flush against the wall, unless we build out but I love this design. Thank you.

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Smartstyle Interiors
9 years ago
I used a local company in Tunbridge Wells - Victoria Stone http://www.victoriastone.co.uk/ to source and install this fire. As there is no chimney here we needed to use a gas supply fire with a flue that can be push out of the external wall. That is why it has a glass front and isn't open. If you have a chimney that can be made to work you have a wider option of fires. The best thing to do is chat to the fire suppliers and see what they have. They will be able to advise you better.

Best of Luck
Adam Ash thanked Smartstyle Interiors
Adam Ash
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for your reply. I love Tunbridge Wells so will pop in there when I am next visiting. Thank you for the information, that is good to know. The previous owners covered up the fireplace. The chimney breast is external so I think something like this flush against the wall could look nice. I'm sure it can be made to work, it'll just need knocking through again and then some work to get it up and running. Although I have to say I do love this slightly protruding design on this house.

I will speak to someone about my options. Thanks again.
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