What can I do with my fireplace?
questn
8 years ago
The 'marble' look is plastic and will be removed. There is messy brick and small amount of cast iron. Options include removing the part on the floor and painting the wood surround white. I'm not sure what else to do to renovate it.
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Comments (25)I like your space and the colour of your existing units. Remember to use the "Height" as well as the width. I see "wasted space". To the left of the door as you go in there is a blank wall there that even if you put an inexpensive wine bottle holder to even hold perrier or glasses it will give storage. Elongate the work surface to come into this space but narrow it so it gives the illusion of more work surface if there is room, if not shelves can be fitted. Make the kitchen appear bigger by using the right hand wall before you get to the kitchen entrance to put a large poster/painting either modern or traditional with a nod to the kitchen... ..fruit or still life or whatever floats your boat. This will give the kitchen an "entrance" before you get to it. The small picture at present does not do the wall justice. Do not forget shelves along the top of the window and round door frames which can house pretty glasses, cups or bottlesetc. Try and include a Mirror or mirror backed shelf opposite the main window to reflect light and space. Shelves instead of those long cupboards will give as much space, will be cheaper and prettier and can hold pans or whatever you like and give a cafe bohemian vibe. Don't go for lots of little shelves here but long "landscape" shelves. If you do this then in the wasted space by the door create a different angle by having long shaped shelves "portrait". Really try and include a mirror somewhere or just outside the kitchen. People forget to include paintings and mirrors in kitchens and bathrooms and they really work hard even in a small space and can even be hung just above the work space. Above all have fun. Get the basic units in and then individualise. It doesn't have to be done all at once. In a small space remember things really "sing". Don't have neutral walls...have a depth of colour that will give the room gravitas and cosiness. Remember...large things, conversely, look good in a small space. Remember all rooms contain a "living" thing.....a jug of tipsy tulips, foliage in a jam jar, plump oranges, limes or lemons in a junk shop bowl..... I envy you this space it is sweet and for the minimum of fuss you can really individualise it and make it "yours". Take down those wall cupboards Now and see the difference and the room will start "talking" to you. I can't see the right hand side but is there room in the corner there for a big fridge out of the sightlines of the gorgeous window? A Long larder cupboard could also go at the end here if there is room and remember you can have narrower cupboards as well as the usual width....See MoreWhat can I do to improve my room?
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PROTracey Andrews Interiors
8 years agoHello! All depends how you want to use the fireplace and hearth. Is it going to be a working fire i.e. electric or gas or are you anticipating having a real fire? I think I would suggest either painting the surround ( can look really neat if painted or sprayed carefully ) but first consider what type of fire you would like; contemporary or traditional. Floor looks good. Exciting! I think you need to go back to the basics and decide how you see the room and how you would like it to feel. Please see some before and after images of a successfully painted fireplace from a recent project . The surface was shiny marble finish and revamped to an off white matt using Myland's Paints.
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