Fireplace before and After
Malcolm Duffin Design
8 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
A 1970's stone fireplace looked extremely dated in this 17th Century restoration. By removing it, a large job, we installed a more traditional York Stone fireplace and the results are quite impressive. An exquisite room with an inviting fireplace as the focal point.
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Comments (13)Thank you minnie101, I did have a keyboard behind the door in the lounge which was taking up a bit of the room available to the single chair to the right of the fireplace, but that has now gone so I can shift the cream sofa up a bit, however I can't really move it too much as it looks funny when it's not central to the window, and same with the brown sofa against the panelled wall. Maybe it's just me being too picky but it makes my skin crawl a bit if it's "out"! :D When we first moved in and were trying to fit our furniture in I tried multiple layouts and so far this is the one that works best for me, and I would prefer to keep all the lounge furniture together, although I have looked at maybe getting something for the bedroom, but so far nothing has jumped out at me, and I'm afraid things really do have to scream before i buy them!! :) I fully agree with your suggestion of a lamp, although the spots are dimmable it definitely needs a lamp too. And thank you for your suggestion of a throw, I hadn't thought of that I will keep a look out for the right one. I like the pic you included of the mirror on the chimney breast, I hadn't thought much about doing it that way round as I had been thinking of putting art on the chimney breast and mirrors in the alcoves and moving the letters somewhere else, maybe getting a table/shelf/ bookcase or something. You've definitely given me food for thought....See MoreWin a Hamper! Vote for the Best Before/After Project of the Year!
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8 years agoWell, I said I was inspired by this wonderful makeover and was going to post before and after pics back! I decided in the end not to go with the Spode look as I didn't have many pieces in it and it would have meant sourcing just for 'the look'! So used pieces that I had.... The back wall was basalt and although I loved it, it was far too dark for the room and despite living with it for several months, it had to go so have painted and changed things a little. Haven't done anything on that feature wall yet between the two lamps on the console table and know that it is crying out for something. But this is what I have achieved as a result of your article. Thank you.
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