It depends if you like it. I personally don't & as above then you might then want to keep/have character features all through the house. All depends if you want that look.

Yes, get rid of the sink. People don't have sinks in their bedrooms nowadays.

Thanks very much everyone; the house has fire places in just about every room, this is probably the least pretty and all the other bedrooms had sinks of varying colours in them too, which we've removed. I think it might be best to remove the sink and maybe keep the fire place. Debs Morris - I have lovely duck egg curtains already that are too good to throw away which might work in there, so you've given me a line of thought. MarisaRosado - room is full of boxes at the minute - these are old photos of when we first moved in, but thanks, I think your suggestion is a good one. Thanks again everyone - all good feedback. :)

Agree with other people on here. Lose the sink and towel rail, make the recess into a cupboard / wardrobe with a new door. The fire place is nice general design but the colours look dated. Possibly retain the fireplace appearance but re-tile with new contemporary tiles and colours, retain the ribbed back tiles though as they could offer a nice contrast. Possibly put a mirror above fireplace? If you insulate the horizontal hole in the chimney opening you could also re-tile the interior of the fireback and use as storage or put somethinng decorative in the recess. Suggest you also get the electrics re-done as current regs don't permit sockets in skirtings due to increased fire risk.

Get rid of both and go for something new and modern! Depending on your taste and how the rest of the house looks. check out our website for fireplace inspiration! http://platonicfireplaces.co.uk/

I would lose the sink as it looks out of proportion, replace with nice shelving. Keep the fireplace and paint the wall behind in a deep sage green with a deco mirror. Keep everything simple and pared back.

Personally, lf the room is large enough, l would remove the fireplace (recycle or sell) and put an en suite in the corner of the room - shower, toilet and the sink. You have a connection already there so this could cost about £1500 - £2000 depending on the quality of materials. This is a welcome treat for any guest, adds value to your home and should you wish to, would make money for you if you ever want to get a lodger. In the new budget proposals you can have up to £7500 of rental income from your own home completely tax free. (I advise you NOT to use a saniflow toilet!)

I love both the sink and the fireplace but you need to make this room suit your needs. If you are getting rid of both maybe advertise both as 'pre loved' and let someone pay you to take them away. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Hello maccoops,

Consider re situating the sink elsewhere as it is rather nice, or if not sell it. Put a door on the frame and paint the colour of the walls so it blends.. whatever you decide.. A small closet or shelving inside. Leave the fireplace it's rather nice and with wooden floors stained or even painted could look really good actually. Think original features should be retained where possible and as the fire is from the period in which the house was built, should ideally remain!

Plenty you can do to make this room modern though and lovely.. : ))

I love the carpet in this room! Its gorgeous, what a shame to replace it ! I think its the nicest feature in the room and as they don't make that lovely floral style anymore, I'd be basing the scheme around that and re-use the sink elsewhere. Fireplaces in any room are a bonus but especially in a bedroom. I'm all for retaining original features. If you like the fireplace then keep it at the very least replace with another fireplace maybe not deco style but do not take away the fireplace altogether. I have a guest bedroom that is north facing and F&B cinder rose paint on the lime plaster walls looks fab in there and would work with your carpet!! PS. please bring your new curtains to the floor. Good luck!

Laura Ashley do nice wallpapers in green and pink which would link both features

looking at it, that sink looks like an original 1930s one. if you really want to get rid of it, sell it as they are now going for decent money on eBay and they as they are very sought after. I got a two piece primrose yellow 1955 "art deco style" loo and basin and they look amazing. I would not re-enamel it at all - white sanitaryware is so boring now, I've had enough of it. If you are anywhere near London I will buy if off you!

SINK: Yes, defo put in a mini ensuite shower room as it will add value to the house (- if the room is too small can you steal extra space from whatever room is behind the sink?)

If not, make it into a closet or a bookshelf.

SHOWER: Fireplaces are nice in the bedroom but this one could do with changing or disguising unless you are going for vintage retro. feel which could be fun and save money. It all depends on your budget. Feel free to email me:

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(this was a retro fireplace - I had the hearth removed and covered the front with white shells and a couple of ceramic roses.

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I'd keep the fireplace and remove the sink. Paint the opposite wall in the green colour to compliment the fireplace green, change carpet and curtains to a neutral grey/green, floor length curtains, and put a door on the sink space to make a cupboard which it looks like it was originally. Accessorise with teal or turquoise to lift the scheme. You could always paint the fireplace tiles to a colour you prefer if you don't like the green/beige look.

If budget and room allow I would suggest a small en-suite - it would be invaluable when you have guests and with water pipes already there may cost a lot less than you think and would add value to your property

I suspect that the wall between the fireplace and the window is false, as there will be another recess there. That's why the curtain is crammed into the corner. Remove the sink and architrive around it, remove the false wall and you will have restored the framework of the room. Your window treatment will look much better when you do it.

If you like the fireplace, then keep it. If you don't, then you could replace it with another whose style is in keeping with the property. Electric fires would be safest. And of course, an easy chair and reading lamp.

I would take out the terrible dull tile fire place. The sink could come in handy and I rather like the colour and the shape. he room needs a definite make over IF IT IS TO BE A comfortable bed room.

Think it depends on the interior styling of the rest of your home and if you want to follow the same theme through to this guest room. As long as they are in good condition you could retain them and match with Art Deco decoration and styling. i think if they are original its a shame to remove them. I wouldn't suggest trying to change the sink colour - i am not sure you would get a good enough finish to it. Look at investing in some good lighting as this will help to make the room feel warm and inviting. Consider using some art deco inspired wallpaper to that wall and make a real feature of it and changing the dark coloured joinery to a lighter shade. Good luck with your project

As you want the room as a guest room and have already got the plumbing in place have you thought about putting a shower in the room and removing the sink and fireplace. It would be very welcoming for your guests. Perhaps there is enough room in the closet to put a shower tray with a sliding glass door?

Keep the fireplace, change the sink to a modern slim one, and put in mirror/shelves above, door put on, nice little washing / makeup area. Could be turned into a little gem!

All that matters is that the person who is going to enjoy the renovation likes the end result.

If you are going to live in the house then do you like the fireplace? If you are renovating to sell on then you need to think about what the next buyer will most need- most likely this will be storage and the fireplace could limit furniture placement.

If you like the fireplace then keep it. However if you keep the fireplace then the interior design of the whole room will be dictated by the green and art-deco style of the fireplace. If that does not suit the design style you have in mind I would suggest replacing the fireplace with a bio ethanol insert, in that way you can easily construct it in the room, with the choice of many different styles. A real flame fireplace will add a warm and welcoming ambience to the guestroom.

The sink does not add to the design of the room but as a guest room, a sink would be appreciated for its practical benefit, so perhaps something to consider.

You can visit our profile for some great ideas on fireplaces.

Both need to go on ebay!

I think it would be a shame to get rid of either as they are both key period features of the room. Take a look at the Malcolm Campbell room of the Burgh Island Hotel http://www.burghisland.com/rooms/campbell.html . If you choose the fireplace or sink colour for the main room colour and accent with the other it should look fab. I would also drop the curtains to the floor and if possible start them from the corner of the room rather than encroaching on the feature wall to help balance and segment it.

Thanks for really helpful comments - much appreciated.

can be handy to have a sink in th bathroom. Can get a glass of water, brush ones teeth. if one felt sick and had to vomit could vomit in sink. I like the shape of the sink:) and the pink and black is fine. I'm not so keen on fire place but it is not important whether we like these things its whether you like them.

Seriously - do not remove them!!!!!!!!! I love them both - they are design classics. Spend an hour or too watching a BBC Agatha Christie production to get a true appreciation of art deco interiors and how beautiful they can be. The walls can be the palest of shell pink, with pastel blue/green curtains - it will look lovely.

However that said if it's a guest bedroom, guests may be grateful (and surprised!) to have their own sink.

Curious to know if you made a decision and how it turned out?

Not yet - we had planned to start clearing the room (it is full of boxes at the moment) but have had roofing problems - 2 big leaks at opposite ends of the house with all this rain - so can't move boxes to attic! I've had lots of great ideas from this site though and thinking will keep both - that decision may change tomorrow, ha ha. Thanks for asking. Will hopefully post an 'after' picture when it's finished, but that may be some months away now.

Thanks Maria, yes we love it, will probably give it a go keeping them - won't cost much that way and if it doesn't work, it's only paint we've wasted and we can start again. Thanks everyone.

If you are keeping as a guest bedroom than a sink would be of benefit!

Get rid of the sink but use the alcove - keep the fireplace, it's part of the house history and with imagination can be a feature, especially with those colours. You could hide the sink, build it into a frame flush with the level of the wall, cover with a lift up lid (taps tricky, must be able to solve that problem somehow) so when not in use becomes a surface for 'artistic things', hang an unusual mirror above - ta dah!

What a great feature, to have a fireplace in your bathroom. It may be best to keep the fireplace and completely renovate the rest.

Have you thought of using Venetian plaster to give your space a facelift? This would give it a truly luxurious and fresh appearance.

Polished plaster can bring the best out of the fireplace and make a real statement to your project.

Don't loose it reuse it:) its unique who wants to be the same as everyone else ey!

you need to watch a wenz Anderson film to inspire you with this room. The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Goodluck !

Finally got round to dealing with the bedroom - we kept the fireplace (with a bit of help from some plastikote, as directed by decorator) and lost the sink to be replaced by a cupboard with hanging rail (width ways) a small drawer and a shoe space! Sink available if anyone fancies a trip to Edinburgh! Not as warm as I had first envisaged, but I love it. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions - all very helpful.

Thanks Jo - it’s Nina Campbell’s Swan Lake.