Need help an deciding what to do with my fireplace

ste115

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I am after a cottage/farmhouse theme for my fireplace, with a log burner and a Oak mantle.

Any ideas/suggestions

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Catherine Ellis
8 years ago
Honestly? Clean up the brickwork, discard the mantle idea and install a stove. The arch is beautiful and shouldn't be hidden :) it would make a lovely focal point.
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Lynette Cunningham
8 years ago
This is what I put in my fireplace, I know mine looks different and unfortunately the Wood Burner (It also uses coal) wasn't lit when I took the picture. If you look just at the opening you could definitely achieve this in your home. If you are going to go down the Wood Burner route then take measurements of the width x length off your room and they will give you the right heat output. Also take the height x depth x width off your opening. Good luck xxx
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Mauro Perucchetti Ltd
8 years ago
Great potential. Have you thought of using Venetian Plaster to give this fireplace a bespoke facelift, giving your room a luxurious and fresh facelift? Polished plaster is easily applied and can make a real statement in your room.
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