ideas for part-rendering chimney breast
clairegatehouse
8 years ago
we have an enormous stone chimney breast in our kitchen which is very oppressive. I am thinking of having it rendered (as it already is at the bottom) but to leave a few key stones visible. I can not find any photos on google image for inspiration and to show to the builder. can anyone help?
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