To keep fireplace or replace it with a range cooker and mantel.

8 years ago

Hi there I have a largish space that is split into two areas by a partial wall and breakfast bar - on one side is a dining area with fireplace which is closest to the hall door and on the other is the kitchen. On the other side of the kitchen is a utility room that we plan to knock through to to give us one big space with patio doors out to the garden.

We would then effectively have 3 zones - the first one being the dining space with fireplace, the kitchen in the middle, then another living space out to the garden. As a result, we are considering moving the kitchen into the dining area and putting a range cooker with mantel in to replace the fireplace. The rest of the space would then be made into a dining/living area. I think this makes most sense from a flow point of view but just wondering what people's views are on removing the fireplace?

I would love to keep it as think it is an unusual feature in the room (although not in it's current state as it was modernised by it's previous owners so I would have to get it back to it's Victorian glory) but I don't think it is practical. I'm not a fan of ripping out original features and would keep them (or restore them) where I could but maybe in this case, it makes sense?

Am struggling with the decision, would love your views. Will try and put photos up at some point if I can.

Thanks very much for your help.

Fiona

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Lauren
8 years ago
If, as you say, the original fireplace has been removed and replaced with a modern one then I don't think you need to worry about using the opening for a range cooker. If you were talking about ripping out a beautiful original that might be more of a shame to loose it.
fionacampion
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8 years ago
Hi thanks so much for your comment - that is what I have started to come round to thinking too. The mantelpiece is quite nice but the tiles and living flame gas fire is not!
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Lauren
8 years ago
Perhaps you could use the mantle elsewhere - even faux fireplaces can make for a nice focal point if you need a feature in your newly repositioned living room?

I also think the way a house 'flows' is one of the most important elements of how well a space 'fits' it's owner. You've got to make it work for you and the way you like to live, if that means switching some of the rooms round then absolutely go ahead. Especially if it's going to be a long term or forever home.
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